Global IssuesMalawi: Cholera in a Time of Floods
Thursday, February 09, 2012
They survived floods and witnessed the horrific scenes of their houses, livestock, household items and gardens being swept away at the end of January. Now, the people of the Nsanje and Chikhwawa districts on Malawi’s southern border with Mozambique are facing another menace; a cholera outbreak, which has already killed one child and infected up to 103 people.
One Country, Two Systems, Big Problem
Thursday, February 09, 2012
A recent series of public spats between Hong Kong locals and mainland Chinese have highlighted escalating tensions between Beijing and the former colony - and heralded in one of the most conspicuous anti-mainland campaigns seen in Hong Kong since the handover.
Philippines: LGBT Radio Switches to Podcasting
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues have generally been ignored in the Philippines, or worse, negatively portrayed to spice up mainstream media programmes.
Native Peruvians See Loopholes In Prior Consultation Law
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Indigenous communities in Peru have a long list of comments and objections to the proposed regulations for the law governing prior consultation on initiatives affecting their territories.
Violent Crime Surge In The Caribbean Takes Heavy Toll
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Helen Clarke, the former prime minister of New Zealand, recalled a situation a few years ago when within the less affluent suburbs of her country, youth gang violence had become a serious problem.
South-South Focus To Keep Pace With Rising Population
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
When the world's rising population hit the historic seven billion milestone last October, the United Nations predicted that population growth will continue to increase, reaching an estimated 9.3 billion by the year 2050.
Sierra Leone Drafts A Development Plan For The Next 50 Years
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Fifty years ago when Sierra Leone gained independence after 150 years of colonial rule, with it came a feeling of optimism that along with a newfound control of its governance, the country would profit from its ample endowment of natural resources, like timber, fish, minerals and oil. Instead, in the last 50 years, the country has had 13 military coups and an 11-year civil war that left the economy in ruins and the country heavily reliant on foreign donor funding.
Zimbabawe: Not Prepared for Floods Amid Conflicting Weather Forecasts
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Sibongile Dube knows the devastation heavy rain can leave in its wake. A villager in the lowveld area of Mberengwa in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province, Dube’s home is one of many that were washed away by flash floods last year.
Argentina: Progress in River Clean-Up Praised - With Reservations
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
For the first time in over 200 years, visible progress is being made in cleaning up the Matanza-Riachuelo River basin, the most highly polluted in Argentina, although improvements remain largely superficial so far.
Eu Pledges Strong Support For Earth Summit
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
European leaders have mapped out a bold agenda ahead of the Rio summit, vowing to transform development aid, help provide renewable electricity to the world’s neediest people, and bulk up the United Nations environment body.
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