And the Oscar for best international film rarely goes to ...
In the 74 years that the Academy of Motion Pictures has selected a winner in the international film category, the statistics paint a tilted global picture.
Africa
International institutions are protesting Tunisia's racist crackdown on migrants
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Erin Clare Brown of New Lines Magazine about Tunisia's government crackdown on Sub-Saharan migrants.
Frozen cells reveal a clue for a vaccine to block the deadly TB bug
Tuberculosis kills 1.6 million a year — the second deadliest infectious disease after COVID-19. Using immune cells and mRNA technology, scientists in South Africa are working on a new vaccine.
A scan discovers a sealed, 30-foot-long hallway inside a Giza pyramid
The corridor is perched above the ancient wonder's main entrance, authorities said. The function of the chamber is unknown, although such corridors often lead to further archaeological discoveries.
Nigeria has a new president-elect, but his opponents reject the results
Nigeria, Africa's largest democracy, has a new president — but he faces huge challenges, including reconciliation with the opposition after a bitter election.
Tinubu has been declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential elections
Nigeria has a new president-elect after a rancorous and sometimes violent election cycle in Africa's largest democracy. Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to be sworn in this May.
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president
For Tinubu, it's the culmination of a deeply held ambition. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote.
Nigeria's opposition parties call elections a 'sham' and demand a new vote
Opposition parties in Africa's largest democracy are crying foul and calling for fresh elections in Nigeria, citing claims of vote rigging.
Senegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint
A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene.
Nigeria's general election saw disorganization and violence
Results from the Nigeria's general election are gradually trickling in, in a weekend vote that was delayed by poor organization and sporadic violence at polling stations.