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Mexico City turns World Cup opener into a public party
7+ hour, 16+ min 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
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
2+ 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
4+ mon, 3+ 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
5+ mon, 3+ 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
7+ 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 a…...
'It did work': The anti-apartheid album that changed history
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) Forty years ago this week, the album "Sun City" was released by a talented and diverse array of artists from the world of rock, hip-hop, soul, latin, funk, jazz, plus international artists from South African reggae. The mission of Artists…...
Madagascar's military backs 'Gen Z' protests. Nation's president calls it a coup.
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (241+ words) There was speculation Monday that Madagascar's president fled the country after an influential branch of the military said this past weekend that it was taking control of the rest of the armed forces and backing the ongoing "Gen Z" protests....
Zimbabwe steps up production of blueberries, with help from China
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (212+ words) China wants to import more blueberries. Zimbabwe wants to export more of them. A new trade agreement will allow just that " and it will make Zimbabwean blueberries tariff free. Host Marco Werman speaks with Valeria Pi'eiro, senior research coordinator at…...
Wildfire destroys a third of Etosha National Park in Namibia
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) Rangers, firefighters and members of Namibia's military have successfully contained a wildfire in Etosha National Park. The fire burned nearly a third of the park and lasted a week. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Pauline Lindeque, the World…...