The Stream

What is behind renewed instability in Ivory Coast, and is the nation slipping back into civil war?

Gambia’s execution policy, Israel donkeys go wireless, Syria’s Facebook

We look at discrimination in US public schools, as minority students face disproportionate disciplinary actions.

Malika looks at a US high school student's test for pancreatic cancer and a hashtag expressing frustration with media coverage of Hindus.

We look at rising Islamophobia in the US and what can be done about it.

Pakistan suspends cell service, 3 Palestinians attacked in Jerusalem

We examine whether or not the Failed States Index is a fair assessment of struggling countries.

Bahraini activist jailed, NYC crowdsources, Ecuadorians react to Assange

Is the destruction of nature to blame for emerging diseases? Plus, a look at Uganda's nodding syndrome crisis.

Malika looks at rumours spreading on the Internet, a videogame that tackles alcoholism, and Salamworld, a new version of #Facebook for Muslims.

We look at how markets of the Global South have become hotbeds of business innovation. Correction: #I4TandT - Netizens from Trinidad and Tobago campaign to raise $200,000 to support the country's future Olympians & Paralympians

Malaysia’s #Stop114A campaign, Pakistanis use #IfThereWasNoPartition on independence day

Is internet addiction a real disorder? Most Asian countries see it as a serious problem but the U.S. has yet to acknowledge it.

Year of open source, mapping small arms, #DeadTweet Syria campaign

When private businesses invest in social services, is it an ethical investment or commercial philanthropy? We examine Social Impact Bonds.