Oct 26 Watch What does piracy off Nigeria mean for global business? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with maritime risk consultant Michael Frodl about the recent capture of two Americans off of the coast of Nigeria by armed pirates, and what economic and political implications a rescue could entail. Continue watching
May 23 Watch British Authorities Characterize Brutal Slaying of Soldier as Terrorism British investigators continue to search for answers after the brutal murder of Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old British soldier who served in Afghanistan. Rigby was hacked to death by two men armed with knives in broad daylight. Lucy Manning of Independent… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch ‘Solar Suitcase’ Sheds Light on Darkened Delivery Rooms After witnessing the consequences of power outages in Nigeria's health facilities, obstetrician Dr. Laura Stachel came up with a solution: a suitcase containing elements to produce and store solar energy. Spencer Michels reports on the life-saving device that aims to… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch What’s Causing Water Shortages in Ghana, Nigeria? Two journalists investigate the challenges of bringing the most basic necessity to the people of Ghana and Nigeria: clean, safe water. As part of a collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, special correspondent Steve Sapienza followed them as… Continue watching
Feb 02 Nigeria’s Poor Youth Might Be ‘Vulnerable’ to Boko Haram’s Call By Larisa Epatko Nigerians not only are bracing for further attacks by the hard-line Islamist sect Boko Haram, they're also worried that disenchanted poor youth in the northern city of Kano might be drawn to the radical group. Continue reading
Jan 20 ‘Nigeria on the Brink’ Outlines Troubled Country’s Biggest Hurdles By Larisa Epatko The Nigerian government narrowly averted a lengthy strike that would have cut off oil supplies from one of the United States' major suppliers, but plenty of other problems abound in Africa's most populous nation. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch News Wrap: White House Chief of Staff Steps Down; Bombings in Iraq In other news Monday, President Obama announced White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley's resignation. Daley had been in the position for a year, and will be succeeded by Jacob Lew, the president's current budget director. Also, a court martial… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Abdulmutallab May Not Talk Much in ‘Underwear Bomber’ Trial The trial of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who is charged with trying to detonate explosives hidden in underwear on a Detroit-bound flight on Christmas Day 2009, began Tuesday. Gwen Ifill discusses the opening day of the case with WDET Public Radio's… Continue watching
Aug 26 Nigeria, International Community Rattled by U.N. Bombing By Larisa Epatko A car bomber broke through two gates and detonated his explosives in front of a U.N. building in Nigeria's capital Abuja, killing at least 18 people Friday. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch In Nigerian Maternity Wards, Preventable Causes Claim Many Lives 'Edge of Joy' Highlights Maternal Health Concerns in Nigeria… Continue watching