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Women hoping for voice in Tunisia elections

Image of Tunisian women hope for an equal voice in the new government.

Despite the pro-democracy movement in Tunisia which has promised a new era of freedom for the people, there has been no guarantee those ... continue reading


Libyan Strong Man and Dictator Muammar Gadhafi is Dead Watch

Image of Libyans rejoice at the announcement that Gadhafi is dead

Many observers of the "Arab Spring"  remain deeply concerned about the future of Libya. Sadly, the so called "Arab ... continue reading



More cell phones than electricity in sub-Saharan Africa

Image of This Masai man has plenty of reason to smile. Cell phones are making his world a better place.

Sub-Saharan Africa seems to be an unlikely place to plug into the internet. Few homes have electricity and the pace of life is much slower ... continue reading


Gaddafi's son captured, humanitarian crisis grows

Image of Mutassim Gaddafi and Hillary Clinton.

Libya's National Transitional Council is announcing the capture of one of Moammar Gaddhafi's sons. Mutassim Gaddafi was reportedly captured ... continue reading


Rangers rescue infant gorilla from black market poachers

Image of Infant gorillas such as this one can fetch up to $15,000-$40,000 on the black market. Typically the mother gorilla and other family members must be killed so the baby can be stolen.

The illegal trafficking of baby gorillas is growing according to officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, the fourth ... continue reading


Peaceful Coptic Christians attacked in Cairo kills 25 Watch

Image of In addition to attacking Christians, the protesters also attacked Egyptian security forces.

At least 24 people are dead as a peaceful Coptic Christian protest in Egypt was turned violent by militant counter-protesters. The ... continue reading



Christians killed for complaining in Egypt

Image of Murdered by Muslims for complaining.

Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) is calling for an investigation into Sunday night's clashes in Cairo that left 26 dead ... continue reading


Battle for Sirte nearing end Watch

Image of NTC fighters fire a rocket at Qaddafi loyalists in Sirte.

Although they have made similar claims before, Libyan fighters seeking to capture the coastal town of Sirte, say they are on the verge of ... continue reading


Cease-fire in Sirte as humanitarian crisis worsens

Image of Residents of Sirte fleeing in their cars during the cease-fire.

Hundreds of people are fleeing the Libyan coastal town of Sirte as the National Transitional Council (NTC) announced a 48 hour cease-fire ... continue reading


Officials raid Al Jazeera in Egypt

Image of Al Jazeera's offices in Cairo Egypt have been raided in what appears to be an effort at intimidation.

For the second time in a month, Egyptian security officials raided the offices of Al Jazeera Egypt Live in Cairo. The raid comes just ... continue reading


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