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Unsolved conflict and uncollected trash: In Bamenda, Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis is spilling onto the streets
In Bamenda, the capital of Northwest Cameroon, a physical reminder of the Anglophone Crisis is visible on the streets: uncollected trash. Residents must navigate sights and smells that deter business, threaten their health, and increase the risks of environmental damage. But some are fighting back.
Authoritarianism Is Spreading. So Is the Fight Against It.
You may recall that last year was dubbed “the year of democracy.” More people voted in 2024 than ever, and yet, global democracy still fell short.
M’Ama Food: Immigrant-run catering mixes flavors in Milan
Blending traditions and experimenting with new combinations, a catering service that began at a refugee reception center is winning over Italian palates.
Faith and finances: The religious communities providing a lifeline for immigrants
Finding a foothold in Europe can be an immense logistical, economic, social and emotional challenge, but some immigrants are finding a sense of home in communities bound by belief.
Migrant talent saves Portugal from brain drain
With almost a third of young Portuguese living abroad, the country’s visa options and growing recognition of foreign qualifications help keep the economy on its feet. But despite so many immigrant workers coming from Portuguese-speaking countries, their degrees still don’t have the same clout as qualifications earned in Portugal.
Prison of papers: As Netherlands ramps up detentions, undocumented immigrants speak out
“It’s just like a prison, but worse,” says Omar. “You don’t know when you’ll be out. You can’t do anything all day. You don’t even have your personal room. You feel crushed.”