Lindsey Hilsum , International Editor
Lindsey Hilsum is Channel 4 News International Editor, and has covered many of the conflicts of recent years including in Syria, Ukraine and the Arab Spring.
She was in Baghdad for the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, and in Belgrade for the 1999 NATO bombing. In 1994, she was the only English-speaking correspondent in Rwanda when the genocide began.
She has won awards from the Royal Television Society and BAFTA amongst others, and received the 2017 Patron’s Medal from the Royal Geographical Society.
She has just published a biography: “In Extremis - the Life of War Correspondent Marie Colvin”.
Her last book, “Sandstorm; Libya in the Time of Revolution”, was described by the Observer as “an account with historical depth to match dramatic reportage.”
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Yoweri Museveni wins sixth term as President of Uganda amidst allegations of fraud
Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni has won a sixth term in office after an election that has been marred by violence. Museveni maintained his grip on power after 35 years in office by winning nearly 60 per cent of the vote. But his challenger Bobi Wine urged people to reject the result saying it was the…
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Bobi Wine alleges fraud as Museveni opens lead in Uganda elections
The Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken an early lead in the country’s elections, with around a third of the votes counted so far. But his main challenger, the former pop star Bobi Wine, claimed there had been widespread “fraud and irregularities” with the vote, pledging to provide evidence as soon as internet services were…
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Uganda blocks internet after elections – as Bobi Wine takes on Yoweri Museveni
Security has been stepped up and all internet access has been cut, as the vote counting begins in Uganda’s fiercely contested presidential elections.
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Uganda elections marred by violence against opposition
Ugandans vote tomorrow in a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, who’s led the country for 35 years, against the challenger, the singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
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Uganda’s pop star turned politician on his challenge for the presidency
He has been attacked, his supporters killed, imprisoned and abused.
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Uganda election: President Museveni claims opposition are agents of ‘foreign interests’
We are in the capital Kampala and have been talking to the country’s president.
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Palestinian peace negotiator dies with Covid-19
Three days of mourning have been declared after the death of the Palestinian peace negotiator Dr Saeb Erekat. The 65 year old died from Covid-19. He was a witty and popular figure, credited with helping to negotiate the 1993 Oslo Accords that gave Palestinians the right to govern the Gaza Strip and parts of the…
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The global challenges Joe Biden will face as president
On top of tackling climate change – Mr Biden will inherit a long list of formidable foreign policy challenges – from relations with China and Iran’s nuclear ambitions – to the Middle East peace process.
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On the ground in Pennsylvania – the state that gave Joe Biden victory
It’s been third time lucky for Joe Biden in his bid for the White House – his supporters have rushed out onto the streets in celebration – while foreign leaders have begun offering their congratulations – Mr Biden himself will be giving an address tonight in his home town of Wilmington. Our international editor Lindsey…
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Media and secret service agents gather in Delaware where Biden campaign is based
The world’s press and a host of secret service agents have been gathering in Wilmington, Delaware, where we are told that Joe Biden is planning to make a national address later tonight, if the race has been called by then.
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Pennsylvania Trump’s last real hope of a second term
If there is a state Donald Trump cannot lose, it’s Pennsylvania.
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Biden fails to yet achieve clear victory he hoped for in Pennsylvania birthplace
The bitterly contested state of Pennsylvania has a precious 20 electoral college seats in the balance.
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Result of US election could hinge on handful of swing states
The future of the next four years could depend on it.
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Concern Presidential election could trigger further violence in staunchly Democratic Philadelphia
The two campaigns couldn’t have looked more different in the last days. We are in Philadelphia and have been keeping an eye on Joe Biden.
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What would a Biden presidency look like?
Polls consistently indicate that the next president of the United States will be called Joe Biden.
