Chris Hedges • Jan 5, 2026
America the Rogue State
The evisceration of the rule of law at home and abroad solidifies America as a rogue state.
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Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Nigeria radically overhauls tax system to boost revenues
The changes mark a fresh push to diversify one of the continent’s largest economies away from its historic dependence on oil exports.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Calls for more female toilets in Japanese parliament
The country gained its first female leader last year, and the number of women politicians has been rising, albeit from a low base.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
The Gulf won't mourn Maduro
The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has almost no impact on the region — at least not directly, and certainly not for now.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
US commits $2B to new UN-led humanitarian fund for crisis-hit countries
Nine of the 17 eligible nations are in Africa.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Finland seizes Baltic ship suspected of cable sabotage
Cables and pipelines carry vital data and fuel, and sabotage is on the rise globally.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Botswana seeks Russian investment as diamond revenues slump
Russia has in recent years sought to strengthen its political ties with African countries and gain access to the continent’s vital minerals.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Zambia accepts mining taxes in yuan
The Zambian authorities are the first in Africa to confirm they are accepting mining-tax payments in renminbi, Bloomberg reported.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Ethiopia agrees to restructure $1B bond with international investors
Ethiopia’s finance ministry said the details have been communicated to the International Monetary Fund.
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ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk
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“His Morality Is Bestiality”: Iran War Pushes Russia and China Toward Strategic Reckoning
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The World According to Gaza - Read by Eunice Wong
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How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit
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Climate-Fueled Heat Waves Are Creating a Water Crisis in the Southwest
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