Stories from 16 July 2024
Five years later: Hurricane Dorian’s indelible mark
As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season kicked off in June, those who lived through Dorian are experiencing a mix of emotions, with anxiety being the dominant feeling.
Mauritania leading the way with freedom of expression in Africa
According to the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index, Mauritania boasts the greatest press freedom ranking on the African continent and in the Arab world.
Two Moldovan archers will carry the country’s flag at the Olympics
The Moldovan team will consist of 26 athletes in the following sports: wrestling, canoe and kayak rowing, equestrian sports, athletics (track and field), shooting, archery, and weightlifting.
How immigrants from Russia manage to live in South Korea for years without proper registration
Initially, residents from the East of Russia flocked to South Korea for money. Today, people come from all over Russia.
Guinea: Military regime delays return to civilian rule
In the Republic of Guinea, returning to civilian rule seems unlikely before 2025 after the military authorities announced their intention to extend the political transition period.
Komlan Avoulete analyzes extended transition periods in West Africa
Since 2020, West Africa has experienced a series of coups d’état, with Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger now under military rule. To date, none of these countries have held elections.
