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Global Societies

For our Global Societies project, reporters around the world will be writing about societal problems, sustainability and development in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The series will include features, analyses, photo essays, videos and podcasts looking behind the curtain of globalization. The project is generously funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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The Case of a Missing Ton of Cocaine Highlights the Dangers of the Drug Trade - DER SPIEGEL

Africa's Gateway To Europe The Case of a Missing Ton of Cocaine Highlights the Dangers of the Drug Trade

Absurd wealth, devastating poverty, drugs and corruption: The story of a ton of cocaine that went missing in Guinea-Bissau highlights the deep roots of the drug trade in the country. By Heiner Hoffmann in Bissau

With the World's Attention on Ukraine, Suffering Is Rising Elsewhere - Joost Bastmeijer / DER SPIEGEL

Humanitarian Catastrophe in Somalia With the World's Attention on Ukraine, Suffering Is Rising Elsewhere

Ukraine isn't the only place where children are dying because of the Russian invasion. With all attention on the war there, aid money is drying up in other regions – including in Somalia, which is experiencing a devastating drought. By Heiner Hoffmann in Somalia

"Keep Calm. The Life of Your Child Depends On It" - Gleb Garanich / REUTERS

Surrogate Motherhood in Ukraine "Keep Calm. The Life of Your Child Depends On It"

Before the war, Ukraine was the global leader in surrogacy. Now, one of the country's largest clinics is desperately trying to protect its babies from the violence until their parents can come and pick them up. By Nicola Abé

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Driving Up Grain Prices - Zakaria Ahmed / DER SPIEGEL

Putin’s African Victims Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Driving Up Grain Prices

Putin’s war in Ukraine may seem far away from Southern Africa, but the consequences are being felt here too. Many countries in the region depend on grain imports from Ukraine and Russia, and prices are exploding. By Heiner Hoffmann und Asha Jaffar in Nairobi

El Salvador Has Ambitious Plans for Cryptocurrency - JOSE CABEZAS / REUTERS

The Bitcoin Nation El Salvador Has Ambitious Plans for Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin has been introduced as a means of payment in El Salvador, but the country’s hip president, Nayib Bukele, has even bigger plans: He wants to introduce cryptobonds and build a giant village based around cryptocurrencies. The only question is: Who will benefit? By Sonja Peteranderl In El Salvador

The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought - Njaka Rajaonisaona / DER SPIEGEL

Dealing with the Changing Climate The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought

Southern Madagascar is living through a horrific drought and a worsening famine. Aid organizations are there to help, but how sustainable is such assistance? A handful of projects in the region may point the way to a more sustainable future. By Heiner Hoffmann und Njakaniaina Rajaonisaona (photos)

Young People from Poor Neighborhoods Set Out to Conquer the Digital World - Kristin Bethge

Brazil's Favela Tech Boom Young People from Poor Neighborhoods Set Out to Conquer the Digital World

Until recently, residents of poor neighborhoods in Brazil had little access to the digital world. But young people are now finding ways to earn money and recognition, while at the same time escaping their reality in the virtual world. By Nicola Abé and Kristin Bethge (photos) in Rio de Janeiro

Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

City of Warriors Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta

A Thai town on the border to Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the military junta in Yangon. Many believe this could be the last chance to save the country from dictatorship. By Maria Stöhr in Mae Sot, Thailand

With Omicron Spreading, Many Countries Consider Vaccine Mandates - SUMAYA HISHAM / REUTERS

The Corona Debate in Africa With Omicron Spreading, Many Countries Consider Vaccine Mandates

African countries are trying to speed up their vaccination campaigns as supplies start rolling in. The challenges, though, remain immense, even as some governments are considering a vaccine mandate in the face of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. By Heiner Hoffmann in Nairobi

"We Can Learn a Lot from Indigenous Peoples" - Janina Zasche / Universal Images Group / Getty Images

Feeding the World in Times of Climate Change "We Can Learn a Lot from Indigenous Peoples"

The way we eat is destroying the world, says agricultural economist Yon Fernández de Larrinoa. His research focuses on the food systems of indigenous peoples, and believes they can teach us valuable lessons. Interview Conducted by Nicola Abé in São Paulo

Combatting Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo - Arsène Mpiana Monkwe / DER SPIEGEL

Rainforest Rebellion Combatting Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo

The rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s most important ecosystems. But international timber firms are logging trees there illegally. Locals are starting to fight back, with some success. By Heiner Hoffmann, Arsène Mpiana (Fotos) und - in Ingende, Democratic Republic of Congo

A Photographic Journey through South Sudan's Burgeoning Music Scene - Adrienne Surprenant / Collectif Item

Healing Societal Rifts A Photographic Journey through South Sudan's Burgeoning Music Scene

South Sudan declared independence 10 years ago – only to descend into civil war. Now, young rappers, bands and dance troupes are hoping that music can help bring the country together. By Sonja Peteranderl und Jean-Baptiste Hervé and Adrienne Surprenant (Photos)

A Deadly Jungle on the Trek to America - Santiago Mesa / DER SPIEGEL

Crossing the Darién Gap A Deadly Jungle on the Trek to America

Some 90,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap this year on the trek to the U.S. The jungle between Colombia and Panama is one of the most dangerous migrant routes in the world - and not everybody makes it out alive. By Nicola Abé and Santiago Mesa (Photos) in Panama and Colombia

The Zombies of Kinshasa - Arsène Mpiana Monkwe / DER SPIEGEL

New Drug in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Zombies of Kinshasa

The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is being overrun by a dangerous new drug called bombé, made from deposits the catalytic converters of automobiles. In a country facing many problems, it helps people forget. By Heiner Hoffmann and Arsene Mpiana (Photos) in Kinshasa

A Week in the World’s Most Chaotic City - Adeyinka Yusuf / Anadolu / Getty Images

Lagos in Nigeria A Week in the World’s Most Chaotic City

Lagos is poised to become the world’s biggest city. The Nigerian megacity is a massive experiment – unregulated and wild, with endless traffic jams, waterfront slums and an impressively resilient population. By Heiner Hoffmann, Akintunde Akinleye (Fotos) und -

Portugal Mortgages Its Future for Present-Day Agricultural Profits - Gonçalo Fonseca / DER SPIEGEL

Blueberries for Europe Portugal Mortgages Its Future for Present-Day Agricultural Profits

The berry market has transformed Portugal as plantations have sprung up in recent years. Conditions for workers are problematic and an already dry region is quickly using up its water supplies. By Jan Petter and Gonçalo Fonseca (Photos) in São Teotónio, Portugal

Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires - Ramon Costa / SOPA / LightRocket / Getty Images

Helicopters, Planes and ... Sheep? Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires

It has been a bad summer for wildfires in Europe, and all signs point to more bad summers to come. Many countries are trying out new approaches to lower the fire danger, but not all of them are high-tech. Catalonia, for example, is turning to livestock. By Jan Petter

How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change - MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

Artificial Intelligence How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change

AI is helping researchers, urban planners, activists and even companies prevent damage to the climate. Algorithms can be used to detect forest destruction, reduce emissions – or even eavesdrop on animals in the ocean. By Sonja Peteranderl

The Palaces and Ruins of the Drug Bosses - Alessio Mamo

Redistributing Mafia Assets The Palaces and Ruins of the Drug Bosses

Mafiosi and drug bosses have changed the face of cities around the world with their massive villas. Now, these assets are being confiscated in Italy, Berlin and Mexico and given back to the people. By Sonja Peteranderl and Alessio Mamo (Photos)

Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town - Jan Petter / DER SPIEGEL

Weather Disaster in Austria Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town

A bitter dispute has erupted in Austria following recent flooding. Did environmentalists hinder the implementation of effective flood-control measures? The debate is a preview of similar arguments that could soon be seen in Germany. By Jan Petter in Hallein, Austria

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