Why is Mali’s Infant Mortality Rate Almost Three Times the Global Average?

Mali’s infant mortality rate is one of the highest in the world. Here are some reasons why:

Bahrain’s uprising, four years later

On February 14, 2011, hundreds took to the streets in the small island nation of Bahrain in a march against the ruling al-Khalifa family. Four years later, AJ+ takes a…

Modern Sex Workers

A surprising look at the world’s oldest profession.

Fifty years later, how is Malcolm X remembered?

We asked people — young and old — what Malcolm means…

Where Do Foreign Fighters Who Join ISIS Come From?

The number of foreign fighters traveling to Iraq and Syria, mostly to fight alongside the Islamic State, is growing rapidly. Here’s a look at their countries of origin.

Water Wars: A Dire Look at Climate Conflict in Africa

Pastoralists, or semi-nomadic herders, are now fighting and killing one another over scarce resources.

China is Africa’s Top Business Partner

China is a major investor in Africa — in fact, it’s now the biggest lender in African countries after the World Bank.

Social Media Reactions to #ChapelHillShooting

The reporting on the Chapel Hill shooting alienated many…

State of Pot: February 2015

This map keeps getting greener and greener.

EXCLUSIVE:

DIRTY LAUNDRY & ESPIONAGE

The Spy Cables represent the largest leak of…