Mozambican slave descendants fight for snatched S. African land
The Makua are one of many African communities still battling the after effects of colonial-era slavery and land grabs
Turkey ratifies Paris climate agreement; last G20 country to do so
Ankara has argued it should not be considered a developed country under the agreement, as Turkey is historically responsible for a very small share of carbon emissions
Venezuela women's soccer players allege years of abuse by ex-coach
In a letter, players asked FIFA and other leagues to not allow former national team coach Kenneth Zseremeta to continue working in women's soccer
If Facebook is the problem, is a social media regulator the fix?
Days after the Facebook blackout the company is under scrutiny over lack of regulation, and the impact this has on public safety and the health of young people
EU to back five-year targets at COP26 climate talks
The EU decision boosts the negotiating position of the United States, African countries and small island states, who also support five-year climate pledges
Can carbon's price finally match its value at COP26?
A global pricing mechanism for CO2 emissions could make polluters acknowledge and pay the full environmental cost of the oil and gas that drives the wheels of industry
EXCLUSIVE-African governments want climate finance to hit $1.3 trillion by 2030
The amount would mark a dramatic increase from the current goal of $100 billion annually that developed nations have struggled to meet
Brazil trans lawmaker eyes job quota to curb anti-LGBT+ violence
Transgender politician Erica Malunguinho says a public sector job quota for transgender people could change attitudes in Brazil.
'Digital divide' hits rural Black Americans hardest
As the U.S Congress considers historic investment in broadband, a new report shows rural Black Americans suffering from a pronounced 'digital divide'
As Nepal runs dry, communities tap water harvesting
As groundwater depletes and climate change impacts strengthen, a rooftop system that catches, stores and filters rainwater is helping a Kathmandu Valley town beat thirst