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Africa’s Struggle Toward Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws

Mariel Ferragamo and Kali Robinson / Council on Foreign Relations Jun 15, 2023 Countries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Specter of Gender-Based Violence Looms Over Namibia

Martha Mukaiwa / Truthdig Aug 20, 2019 Poverty and high rates of unemployment contribute to brutality against women in this southwestern African country. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and President of Namibia on Fight for Economic Freedom

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2017 Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges interviews Dr. Hage Geingob about Namibia's continuing fight for justice and economic independence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘A Victory for Elephants’: World Governments Call for Closure of Ivory Markets

By Common Dreams Staff Sep 12, 2016 After fierce debate, disagreements and walkouts, the motion was adopted on the final day of the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Case for Universal Basic Income

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2015 Support for a universal basic income is growing. In Europe, for example, the Dutch city of Utrecht is about to introduce an experiment that aims “to challenge the notion that people who receive public money need to be patrolled and punished." Here, the political, philosophical and economic arguments are made clear. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Brad, Angelina and the Rise of ‘Celebrity Colonialism’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2006 According to some reports, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had veto power over the journalists admitted to Namibia. "What gives two Hollywood actors the right to shut down an African nation so that they can have a special experience?" Curious? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )