Whoever wins faces the daunting task of feeding the West African country’s poor and navigating the interests of global powers seeking critical minerals, analysts say.
Tag: Poverty
Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass
Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.
Women Toiling in India’s Insufferable Heat Face Mounting Toll on Health
Prolonged exposure to hot weather can hinder people’s ability to lead safe and productive lives, experts say.
How Many People Die in India From Hot Weather? Nobody Really Knows.
Officials have yet to grasp the magnitude of heat-related deaths, let alone effectively deal with the problem, public health experts and scientists say.
Javier Milei’s Party Triumphs in Argentina Midterm Election
The result, which gives Mr. Milei enough legislative support to keep his vetoes from being overturned, showed that many voters still back the president’s libertarian experiment.
Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching
The message signaled a continuation of one of the priorities of his predecessor, Francis.
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.
Colombia’s President Reinforces Common Stereotype, Sparking Widespread Backlash
An offhand comment by President Gustavo Petro of Colombia about men with a stigmatized first name has set off a backlash and broader discussions over classism.
Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?
Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.
Brazil Invited the World to the Amazon. It’s Become a Big Headache.
This year’s U.N. climate conference, on the edge of the rainforest, is fueling criticism of the host nation and the entire process of global diplomacy on climate change.