Why France again?
To date, France has suffered seven terrorist attacks in which 140 people have been killed. Political scientist and France expert Ronja Kempin explains why France is so often targeted.
AU succession battle looms in Kigali
Crises, such as South Sudan, Somalia and Burundi, are clamoring for attention at the upcoming African Union summit. So, too is the thorny question of who should succeed Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma…
Tour de France: Dumoulin wins stage, Froome extends lead
There were two winners on Friday at the Tour de France. Dutchman Tom Dumoulin won the 13th stage, a time trial. and Chris Froome added potentially valuable seconds to his…
Dallas and Cairo: a police story
The divide separating police and citizenry in both societies, as well as the political cost of police violence, continue to expand. Why are citizens being killed rather being protected?
Nice and the Cote d’Azur in painting
The south of France has inspired artists for centuries. After the tragic events of July 14 in Nice, here are some images seen through the eyes of artists who have…
Africa’s progress in the fight against HIV/Aids
The South African city of Durban is the venue for the 2016 World Aids Conference. Sub-Saharan Africa will feature prominently on the agenda, a region where the infection rate has…
Tour operators offer help to Nice tourists
In the wake of Thursday's terrorist attack in Nice, France, German tour operators have offered no-fee cancellations to clients who booked holidays in the town. They're also offering help to…
Al-Sisi condemns Nice truck ‘terrorist’ attack
At least 84 killed after truck plows into crowd while celebrating Bastille Day on Thursday
