Al Jazeera People & Power

The ceremonial transition to manhood in South Africa's Xhosa society is time honoured but can have tragic consequences.

An investigation into the ritual killing of disabled Ghanaian children deemed to be possessed by evil spirits.

Will a local anti-Taliban revolt in the south affect the future course of the country when NATO forces exit in 2014?

People & Power investigates one of the world's most forgotten conflicts - the West Papuan struggle for independence.

After decades of suppression, the Russian Orthodox Church appears to be back in favour with the country's leadership.

After three decades of economic liberalisation, have China's communist ideals been discarded forever?

The country's soya industry is booming, but what is the impact on Argentinians and their land?

Investigating a mysterious murder case in Bolivia that sheds light on a controversy dividing the country to this day.

Can Brazil shake off the murky past of its security forces as it attempts to cement its place as a 21st century power?

"Chosen to host both the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games and with abundant natural resources and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, one way or another Brazil is set to become a major player in the affairs of the 21st century. With an ambitious, progressive government, a population of around 193 million, now well established federal democratic structures and apparent political stability, many even see it as a global superpower in the making, perhaps even deserving of a permanent seat on the UN Security Council in the not too distant future. But its solid international reputation has not always been so glossy. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. "

How the Obama administration is redefining the US military's strategic priorities with far-reaching consequences.

Proposed programme by Dutch diplomat aims to end the violence that 'conflict minerals' have caused in South Kivu.

Behind the scenes with units of the Free Syrian Army as they battle the Assad regime for control of a key province.

Will the Bolivarian revolution die with Chavez, or will his legacy live on regardless of his successors?

Investigating why critics of Hungary's authoritarian government believe it is leading the country towards fascism.

As the US draws back its combat forces from Afghanistan, what will they leave behind?

We go behind the scenes with the cricketer turned politician on the final few days of his election campaign.

Are El Salvador's abortion laws endangering some women's lives while putting others behind bars?

Europe's job hungry migrants are flocking overseas, with many landing in nations once colonised by their home countries.

More than 20 years after the end of its civil war, the country is ready to confront and redress its bloody past.

An insight into how the recent dramatic events in Egypt have affected those who brought about its 2011 revolution.

How political corruption is turning the country's spiralling youth unemployment into a threat to society.

In northern Scandinavia, locals are taking on mining giants in a bid to save an ancient environment and way of life.

We explore how three key Afghan cities are being affected by the gradual withdrawal of the US troops.

More than two years since the country's revolution, can rival factions reconcile and will stability ever fully return?

An exclusive investigation into how intelligence was extracted by torture in Tripoli's notorious Abu Salim prison.

Did a bloody confrontation over land rights lead to a coup against the country's former President Fernando Lugo?