A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Read the complete transcript of Aaron Brown's interview with Angelique Kidjo.

WIDE ANGLE visits Time For School contributor and Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo in her studio in Brooklyn.

The filmmakers talk about their experiences meeting the children and following their stories.

This slideshow shows the kids from Time for School through the years, as they’ve grown into teenagers, and some cases, have had to take on very adult responsibilities.

WIDE ANGLE speaks with a private security contractor who responds to criticism that his industry operates outside the law.

Scroll through this interactive timeline to learn about Equatorial Guinea’s colonial past, transition to independence under a brutal dictator, and ongoing wealth disparity amid new oil revenue.

China has a voracious demand for resources that Africa possesses. Explore this interactive map to learn where China is extracting oil and minerals from the African continent.

Filmmaker Chris Olgiati describes his experience making Once Upon a Coup.