Ghana, Egypt face assaults on press On the surface, Ghana and Egypt couldn't be more different places when it comes free expression. Ghana ranks higher than the U.S. and U.K. by some...
Countering extremism in Central Asia More people joined the Islamic State from former Soviet republics than from any other region outside the Middle East. On this special edition of...
Project Exile: Argentine journalist fled after prosecutor’s death "I was sure they were going to kill me, taking into account what happened to Nisman." It was a story that shook Argentine politics. For the...
Europe’s veil bans target Muslim women Since France banned women from wearing veils that covered the face in public in 2011, a growing number of European nations have passed similar...
Cuba, Pakistan among world’s toughest media environments On this week's program, a look at two of the most difficult places for independent journalism: Cuba and Pakistan. In Pakistan, journalists...
Boko Haram unbowed The Islamic State’s attacks in Europe earlier this year made headlines around the world. But there’s another terrorist group that by some...
Boko Haram refugees struggle in Cameroon "Dozens of villages and hundreds of houses have been burned." The Nigerian terror group Boko Haram may be best known for kidnapping 276 schoolgirls...
The life and death of James Foley For many Americans, the Islamic State was first burned in our minds as a threat back in August 2014. That’s when the terror group released chilling...
Libya, the failed state After Muammar Gaddafi was ousted from Libya in 2011, there was hope for a peaceful and democratic future in one of Africa's largest...
The dangers of reporting in Somalia For much of its population, Somalia is a difficult and dangerous place to live. That’s particularly true for reporters. Practicing journalism in...
