Nigerian authorities began conducting raids on Islamic schools, known as almajiri schools, throughout the country and have freed over 1,500 boys and young men who suffered abuse. Authorities said these…
Redacted newspapers protest lack of press freedom
Australian newspapers blacked out their front pages on Oct. 21, making them appear heavily redacted in protest of the government’s control over press freedom. While conversations criticizing the Australian government…
Oil spill in Brazil spreads 1,300 miles
No source identified Volunteers and government officials as of Oct. 21 recovered over 600 tons of crude oil from the oil spill that has affected approximately 1,300 miles of Brazilian…
Young people call for climate action
The Youth Climate Summit was the opening event for the three-day UN Climate Action Summit and came less than 24-hours after thousands of students from over 120 countries skipped school…
Pink glitter protests
Women rally against femicide throughout Mexico City Hundreds of people, mostly women, gathered in the streets of Mexico City, calling on government officials to change sexual assault laws beginning on…
Mountain gorilla population on the rise
Despite their previous classification of “critically endangered,” the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List recently downgraded mountain gorillas to “endangered.” The mountain gorillas, which are native to…
Ecuadorian women fight for safe abortions
Movements throughout Ecuador are fighting to make abortions safer for women. The country has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world, according to The Nation. While some…
Massive heat wave sweeps across Europe
Reports of record-high temperatures are sweeping across Europe, and some scientists are warning the heat wave may become Europe’s new normal. European countries are more vulnerable than most to heat…
Cocaine production remains high in Colombia
Agricultural production of cocaine in the Andean region of Colombia takes up more than 415,000 acres of land despite efforts to reduce coca production in the country. Since Colombian President…
Guatemalans recount election results after allegations of voter fraud
After allegations of voter fraud caused by a computer malfunction in the recent presidential and legislative elections, the Guatemalan Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced on June 20 the country will…
Best views in the city
The City of Roses is home to some beautiful views, and you don’t need to leave the city to find a great lookout either. Portland Aerial Tram For an…