Truth

As the Vatican gears up for a pivotal gathering of cardinals tasked with selecting the next leader of the Catholic Church, it's time to momentarily set aside our perceptions shaped by last year’s cinematic portrayal in Conclave. This film, which captivated audiences with its depiction of high-stakes power dynamics, may not fully encapsulate the nuanced reality of this sacred process. The conclave to elect a new pope is expected to commence shortly after May 6, coinciding with the conclusion of Pope Francis’ funeral this…

Donald Trump, an Ever-Persistent Voice: Are we surprised anymore by his claims? This week, the former U.S. President has again stirred a pot of chaos by controversially pointing the finger at Ukraine for initiating a devastating conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. This assertion, intent on riling up emotions, seems to have struck the heart of a nation that’s been navigating the torment of war against a much larger Russian force for nearly three years. Ukraine, Elections, and the Law of Martial Order In a move…

A Journey to Discover My True Identity Linda Ewack always felt a disconnect growing up on a reserve. It was only after a revelatory DNA test that she uncovered the hidden complexities of her heritage. (Kirk Fraser photo/CBC News) Linda Ewack narrates her personal experience for CBC News' First Person column. For more about these heart-warming stories, kindly visit the FAQ. Imagine this: Growing up in a tight-knit Saskatchewan town, I always felt like a square peg in a round hole. The other kids made sure I never forgot…

In the Central African Republic, President Touadéra began his re-entry on Friday, July 16. In his speech, he mentioned the creation of the Truth, Justice, Reconciliation and Separation Commission (CVJRR), whose eleven commissioners swore in early July. The CVJRR is one of the recommendations to end the crisis in the Bangui Forum in 2015, which was addressed in the Khartoum Agreements of 2019. The eleven…

In The Gambia, the Truth, Reconciliation and Equalization Commission closed its hearings on Thursday, May 27, beginning in January 2019. It investigated the human rights violations committed under the government of Yahya Jammeh. It must now report its conclusions and submit proposals to the current authorities. For more than…

Mali's Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission organized its second public hearing in one year on Saturday 5 December at the Bamako International Conference Center. For a full day, survivors of massacres, murders, torture and inhuman treatment were interviewed. Full of life, Aicha Wallet Albessaty navigates between the two waiting rooms reserved for the victims. During the first years of independence, in 1963, a Tuareg uprising broke out in the Kidal region. An uprising from the Malian army. Aicha, 9 years old,…