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Bolivia's public transportation relies on cable cars
27+ min ago (84+ words) Bolivia’s public transportation relies on cable cars The World from PRX Bolivia’s public transportation relies on cable cars La Paz, Bolivia, depends on its public transportation. There are 10 lines. More than 26 stations. But this is no metro. It’s the longest…...
WorldPride revelers say they won't give into fear
1+ week, 28+ min ago (93+ words) WorldPride revelers say they won’t give into fear The World from PRX WorldPride revelers say they won’t give into fear The crowd roars; the manic sound of stilettos sprinting on concrete dovetails with a Madonna remix. The “stiletto sprint” at…...
Angola convictions of two Russians highlights Kremlin's influence in Africa
1+ week, 5+ day ago (92+ words) Angola convictions of two Russians highlights Kremlin’s influence in Africa The World from PRX Angola convictions of two Russians highlights Kremlin’s influence in Africa In Angola, two Russians were convicted last week on terrorism and espionage charges. The Angolan government…...
South African students to continue to fall into an education accessibility gap
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1174+ words) ©2026 The World from PRX In Apartheid South Africa, young Black people were excluded from fully accessing higher education due to race. Now, the restrictions on education are about money and class. With the country’s financial aid organization in turmoil, hundreds…...
Mexico City turns World Cup opener into a public party
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (855+ words) Our reporting is independent, inclusive, and in-depth. Best of all, it’s listener-supported. Give today to support The World! ©2026 The World from PRX As Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup tournament opener, thousands of fans without stadium tickets packed…...
The last living member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo has died
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (64+ words) Albert Mazibuko was the last original member of South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He died on Sunday. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman pay tribute. The last living member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo has died Albert Mazibuko was…...
Mexico reopens Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (145+ words) Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca has reopened after a delayed and scaled-back renovation, marking a key test ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium, set to make history as the first to host this tournament three times, welcomed fans…...
In Kenya, there’s a quiet push for an electric car revolution
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (915+ words) In East Africa, the vast majority of cars are imported from other countries. But a group of engineers in Kenya is working to change that by developing the country’s first-ever locally-assembled electric vehicle. TAD Motors is trying to create a…...
Men from South Africa duped into fighting for Russia
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (107+ words) The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has drawn, not only opinions and attempted interventions from around the world, but thousands of fighters from other countries have been sent over to fight —... Men from South Africa duped into fighting for…...
US decision to slash refugee admissions reverberates globally
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) The Trump administration has decided to cap refugee admissions to a record low of 7,500 resettlement slots, prioritizing white Afrikaners from South Africa. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, head of Global Refuge, tells Host Carolyn Beeler that the change in policy will dismantle…...