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Can France move on from colonial past in Algeria without apology?
President Emmanuel Macron is setting up a Truth Commission to scrutinise French colonial rule over Algeria.
After Trump’s White House exit, which way will Republicans go?
‘Old school’ Republicans are not sure if they recognise their party any more.
Is Zimbabwe criminalising dissent?
Charges against independent journalist and opposition party members are legally dubious, experts say.
Can the Open Skies treaty survive?
Russia is following the US by pulling out of the aerial surveillance pact.
What makes people believe in conspiracy theories?
From QAnon to anti-vaccine myths, conspiracy theories are shaping people’s realities with dangerous consequences.
Will poorer nations miss out on COVID-19 vaccine?
The WHO has urged countries to prioritise COVAX, an initiative to secure vaccines for low and middle-income nations.
Has Trump abused social media?
Donald Trump has been banned from a number of social media platforms over the risk of incitement of violence.
Uganda Decides: Museveni or Bobi Wine?
Opposition candidates including youth favourite Bobi Wine try to unseat President Yoweri Museveni.
Will bitcoin be the currency of the future?
The cryptocurrency bitcoin has just hit a record high and is poised to rise even further.
Who is right: Facebook or Apple?
The two tech giants are at loggerheads, and it is all about privacy.
Is Africa ready for a free-trade zone?
The African Continental Free Trade Area brings together the continent's multitrillion-dollar economy into one bloc.
Lesbos: Europe’s ‘scapegoat’
The Greek island’s residents discuss how years of hosting thousands of refugees and migrants have affected them.
Will the Rohingya be safe on a remote Bangladeshi island?
Rights groups condemn Bangladeshi government's decision to transfer Rohingya refugees to flood prone island.
Will vaccines change the course of the pandemic?
EU countries unroll a massive and coordinated COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
Can Scotland become independent?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says divorce with the European Union happened against Scotland's will.
André Rieu: A classical music revolutionary?
The Dutch violinist known as the 'King of Waltz' discusses how he made classical music accessible to the masses.
Has the world ignored South Sudan?
The country is facing extreme hunger, and aid agencies are warning of dire consequences.
Will another vote change the political landscape in Israel?
The governing coalition in Israel has collapsed, paving the way for a fourth election in just two years.
Will perpetrators of war crimes in Mali be held accountable?
UN investigators say there is evidence that both the military and armed groups have violated human rights.