Niger has struggled to cope with years of attacks by armed groups. They've killed thousands. Areas around the capital Niamey were largely considered secure. But on Sunday, gunmen on motorbikes targeted a wildlife sanctuary a short drive from the city. Six French humanitarian aid workers were shot dead, along with their Nigerien driver French prosecutors say a 'terror investigation' is under way. And President Emmanuel Macron chaired a national defence council meeting to consider further action. So, how big a threat are the fighters with an Islamic agenda in west Africa? - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

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His critics describe him as Europe's last dictator. Alexander Lukashenko, who has already been President of Belarus for 26 years, is set to rule for a sixth term. Official results from Sunday's election say he won by a landslide. But the opposition says the election was rigged. Lukashenko's pre-election popularity fell because of his handling of coronavirus and economy. He faced his toughest election challenger so far - Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. The former teacher and stay at home mother with no political experience attracted huge support. That was despite crackdown on election rallies. So, how different is the election this time? - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Belarus

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Lebanon was in a dire state even before Tuesday's explosions in Beirut. The government is bankrupt, millions of Lebanese are jobless, and the country is hosting 1.5 Syrian refugees. The huge blast made things worse by destroying the main port for a nation heavily reliant on food imports. 300,000 homeless people Beirut have received little help from the government. How will aid organisations deal with the challenge? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Violet Speeks-Warnery - Deputy Lebanon Representative, UNICEF Carlo Gherardi - Lebanon Director, Norwegian Refugee Council Basma Tabaja - Deputy Head of Delegation, International Commitee of the Red Cross Lebanon - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Lebanon #Beirut #InsideStory

Will the Beirut explosions cause a humanitarian disaster? | Inside Story

Former Saudi intelligence agent Saad Al Jabri is suing the Saudi Crown Prince in the US, alleging Mohammed Bin Salman sent the 'hit squad' that murdered Jamal Khashoggi to kill him in Canada. In a rare rebuke, the State Department praised Jabri and demanded answers about the safety of his children. Will President Donald Trump, a staunch supporter for Bin Salman, be forced to take action? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Khalil Jahshan - Executive Director, Arab Center Washington DC Mahjoob Zweiri - Director, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University Rami Khouri - Senior Fellow, Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Saudi #MBS

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A man with close ties to the Saudi royal family falls out with the Crown Prince, goes into exile, and is targeted with assassination. It sounds like what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But this is the story of Saad Al Jabri. The former Saudi intelligence official is suing Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for damages in the U.S. What's the potential impact of this lawsuit? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Imad Harb - Director of Research and Analysis, Arab Center Washington DC Abdulaziz Almoayyad - Saudi Human Rights Activist Karen Greenberg - Director, Center on National Security, Fordham University - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Saudi

Will Saudis in exile suffer the same fate as Jamal Khashoggi? | Inside Story

"Lebanon deserves better": that's one of the main messages coming out of Beirut after Tuesday's devastating port explosion. The blast killed at least 138 people and destroyed much of the city centre. Many are blaming decades of government corruption and mismanagement. Lebanon was already in an economic and political crisis before the disaster. So can the country rise from the destruction? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Alia Moubayed - Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa, Jefferies Investment Bank Rana Khoury - Political Activistt Karim Makdisi - Founding Director, Public Policy & International Affairs Program, American University of Beirut - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Beirut #Lebanon #InsideStory

Will the Beirut explosion lead to political change in Lebanon? | Inside Story

It's described by some as The Great Collapse. The Lebanese capital Beirut is in a state of chaos and ruin. Many have been killed, thousands injured, hundreds are missing and hospitals overwhelmed. Homes and businesses are wrecked. A blast that struck the city with the force of an earthquake, has left the nation in shock. Initial reports suggest explosive materials stored in a warehouse for six years in Beirut's port detonated. About 2,700 tonnes of confiscated ammonium nitrate are thought to be involved - it's a fertilizer that can be used in bombmaking. Health officials warned of a toxic cloud and urged people to wear masks and stay indoors. Beirut's governor estimates about 300,000 people have been displaced. And the economic impact is also expected to be devastating. So, what will be the fallout from all this? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests Edmond Abboud, adviser to the Lebanese Minister of Health. Carmen Geha, Associate Professor of Public Administration at the American University of Beirut. Heiko Wimmen, Director of the Lebanon Project at the International Crisis Group. Habib Battah, journalist - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Lebanon #InsideStory #Beirut

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It's one of the most downloaded apps of all times and famous for its catchy videos. The Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok has millions of users in the U.S. alone. But many feel disappointed by President Donald Trump's threats to ban it in their country. Now tech giant Microsoft says it will continue talks to buy Tiktok's operations in the U-S, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The corporation says it's spoken to Trump and will tackle his concerns about the social media platform. Washington is worried users' data could be shared with the Chinese government and videos censored. TikTok rejects that. How far will Trump go in his business war against China? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests Victor Gao, Vice President at the Center for China and Globalisation. Megha Mishra, Researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute. Elliott Zaagman, Co-Host of the podcast China Tech Investor. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Trump #TikTok #InsideStory

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Just a few weeks ago, many governments thought they had the coronavirus under control. The number of cases was falling and the curve of infections flattening. Governments started lifting restrictions and reopening their economies. Some were even praised for their successes and many people resumed their daily lives. But that optimisim hasn't lasted. A sudden record number of infections is being reported in many countries. Some call it a resurgence, others a comeback. And scientsists are debating how to identifiy and define what a 'second wave' is. The World Health Organization says the virus is unfolding in one big wave with no evidence it is impacted by changes in seasons. And it predicts the pandemic is likely to go on for a long time. Can lockdowns work this time? And what will the fallout be? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests Marcus Plescia, Chief Medical Officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, which represents health agencies across the United States. Arisina Ma, President of the Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association. Azeddine Ibrahimi, Director of the Medical Biotechnology Laboratory at Rabat Médical School within the University Mohammed V. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Coronavirus #InsideStory

Is the world facing a second wave of COVID-19? | Inside Story

It's been an eventful month since China's government imposed a national security law on Hong Kong. China's leaders say it's essential to curb months of disruptive protests, but critics say it's the death knell of democracy in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Police detained student activists. 12 democratic candidates were disqualified from a now postponed legislative council election. And despite going into exile, activists overseas such as Nathan Law now face wanted notices if they return to Hong Kong. So what's the future for autonomy and freedom of expression in the global financial hub? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Isaac Cheng - Pro-Democracy Campaigner Andrew Leung - Independent China Strategist Stephen Vines - China Analyst and Author of Defying the Dragon: Hong Kong and the World's Largest Dictatorship - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #China #HongKong

Is democracy dead in Hong Kong? | Inside Story

The US presidential election is planned to happen just over three months from now. With the number of coronavirus infections still rising in the world's worst-affected country, many states are making postal voting easier so Americans won't need to queue at polling stations. But Donald Trump says mail-in ballots will lead to fraud, without providing evidence. The President's tweeted about wanting to delay the election, prompting criticism from Democrats and even his Republican supporters. So can the vote be postponed? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Adam Goodman - Republican party Strategist Clyde Wilcox - Professor of Government at Georgetown University Simon Rosenberg - President of the New Democrat Network think tank #AlJazeeraEnglish #US #Election

Could the US presidential election be delayed? | Inside Story

Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook - four companies that have changed the way we live, work, shop, and stay in touch with our friends and family. But the four American tech giants have long been accused of abusing their power to drive out competition, and mishandling user data. The U.S. Congress has questioned the firms' Chief Executives as part of a year-long investigation into their business practices. So, have the internet giants become too powerful? And is there a need for new laws to regulate them? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Larry Irving - Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications & Information. Itika Sharma Punit - Editor at Quartz India. Mark Coeckelbergh - Member, European Commission Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Google #Facebook #Apple #Amazon

Have the four tech giants become too powerful? | Inside Story

Around the world, environmental activists are being arrested, jailed, and even killed for trying to protect our planet. UK-based group Global Witness has recorded the highest number of murders since it began its annual survey a decade ago. 212 people were killed in 2019 for campaigning against issues such as illegal logging, mining and deforestation. 40 percent of the victims were from indigenous communities. So what's behind the rise in these attacks? And will the perpetrators be brought to justice? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Chris Madden - Senior Campaigner at Global Witness and author of the report. Sam Cowie - Multimedia Journalist in Brazil. Wahyu Perdana - Campaign Manager at the Indonesian Forum for the Environment. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Amazon #Brazil

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For years, the 1MDB scandal has shaken Malaysia. Billions of dollars were allegedly looted from a state fund set up to promote development. A former Prime Minister was implicated as well as a network of foreign companies. Malaysia's rule of law was put to the test on Tuesday over Najib Razak's involvement. He was found guilty of all seven charges and sentenced to 12 years in prison on corruption charges . But the judge has allowed a delay in carrying out the sentence. He's also fined close to fifty million dollars. It's the first of five corruption trials and is centred on the transfer of nearly $10 million from a former unit of the fund, into Najib's personal accounts. He denies any wrongdoing, and has said he'll appeal. So, could this be a step towards rooting out corruption in Malaysia? And what, if any, are the political ramifications? Presenter: Laura Kyle Guests Ei Sun Oh, former Political Secretary to Najib Razak. Clare Rewcastle Brown, investigative journalist who helped to expose the 1 MDB Scandal. Bridget Welsh, honorary Research Associate at the University of Nottingham's Malaysia Campus. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Malaysia

Has justice been done in the 1MDB scandal? | Inside Story

A lifetime civil rights leader in the U.S. who inspired the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The last of the 'Big Six' rights leaders led by Martin Luther King Junior. And hailed as the 'conscience of Congress'. John Lewis is being remembered in a six-day memorial service that follows his journey through life. The 17-term congressman from Georgia died of pancreatic cancer on July 17 at the age of 80. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Atlanta on Thursday. How will his legacy shape the Black Lives Matter movement? Presenter: Laura Kyle Guests Rasheen Aldridge Junior, member of the Missouri State House of Representatives. Tricia Rose, director of the Center for the Study of Race & Ethnicity in America at Brown University. Lester Spence, professor of Political Science and Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UnitedStates #InsideStory

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