ACTUALITES
Doha, 14 September: What constitutes ‘home’ for millions around the world? What is the quality of life in different shelters and communities? This month Al Jazeera English features special coverage on these questions, with broadcast, online and programming content available at http://www.aljazeera.com/theslum/. Managing Director of Al
ACTUALITES
Al Jazeera has aired exclusive audio of South Sudan Liberation Army rebel commander Peter Gadet threatening to shoot incoming UN aircraft, just nine days before a UN helicopter was shot down on 26 August 2014 over Bentiu in Unity State, South Sudan. Three Russian crew were killed in the crash.
ACTUALITES
Al Jazeera investigation finds:• Boeing insiders concerned by plane's production process• Evidence of drug taking among Boeing workers• Boeing workers who say they wouldn't fly on the 787• Worries about battery fires persist A year long Al Jazeera investigation has uncovered evidence that raises new questions
International
In part two of The Battle for Africa, Emmy-winning Sierra Leonean journalist Sorious Samura travels to Ghana and Botswana in search of that most scarce of African commodities – good governance. The first episode of the People & Power investigation explored the effects of China’s increasing influence in Africa, but
International
“When two elephants fight it is the grass that suffers.” African proverb The Battle For Africa, the first in a two-part People & Power investigation into the effects of China’s increasing influence in Africa, premieres on Al Jazeera on Thursday, 28 August 2014. Emmy-winning Sierra Leonean journalist Sorious Samura
International
Marco Polo – A Very Modern Journey’ is the first series to be produced in partnership with Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV. A contemporary re-tracing of Marco Polo’s 13th century journey is the first production from the partnership of Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV and global broadcaster Al Jazeera English. Shot in
International
Lawyers for the jailed Al Jazeera journalists in Egypt have today filed appeals against their convictions. The weaknesses in the case have been widely protested and ridiculed, and much of the public criticism is reflected in the grounds for appeal. The case will next be heard before the Court of
International
• The ‘Rebel Architecture’ series features architects from Vietnam, Nigeria, Spain, Pakistan, Israel/Occupied West Bank and Brazil who are using design to tackle the world’s urban, environmental and social crises • The series premieres on 18th August with ‘Guerrilla Architect’ which casts an eye on occupation and the architecture of
REPORTAGE
Miners Shot Down premieres on Wednesday, 13 August 2014 at 22h00CAT on Witness, Al Jazeera's flagship documentary strand. The multi-award-winning documentary will screen daily until 16 August 2014, the two-year anniversary of the Marikana massacre it investigates. In August 2012, mineworkers in Lonmin, one of South Africa'
ACTUALITES
Thursday, 7 August: President of the United States Barack Obama has once again called for the release of Al Jazeera English journalists, jailed for seven years in Cairo on 23 June this year. Speaking Wednesday on the last day of the US-Africa summit in Washington DC, Obama addressed the issue
COMMUNIQUE
Documentary shows back story to what triggered Al Jazeera Correspondent Wael Al-Dahdouh to break down in tears during live report.
COMMUNIQUE
June 23, Doha – Al Jazeera is proud to announce the launch of its Innovation & Research Group, committed to exploring and creating concepts, products, and ideas at the intersection of media, technology, and popular culture. Inspired by Al Jazeera’s heritage of innovation, the group aims to build a network