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‘Bet on youth’ to realise Africa’s digital potential, UN deputy chief says
- UN News
Digital innovation and technology remain underfunded and underdeveloped across Africa, according to a report on Africa’s development which was discussed at the General Assembly on Monday.
Deadly floods show need for faster, wider warnings, UN agency says
- UN News
From the Himalayas to rural Texas, deadly floods this month have killed hundreds and exposed dangerous gaps in early warning systems, the UN’s weather agency warned, linking the devastation to rapid urbanization, land-use change and a warming climate that traps more moisture in the atmosphere.
Salvaging SDGs still possible, but countries must act now: Guterres
- UN News
Citing new global agreements on pandemic preparedness, ocean protection and development financing, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said on Monday that recent “signs of momentum” show multilateralism can still deliver.
Humans Have Blown Past 6 of 9 ‘Planetary Boundaries’: Governments Alone Won’t Fix This
- Inter Press Service
KAUNAS, Lithuania, July 21 (IPS) - Nearly ten years after the Paris Agreement — a legally binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — the gap between climate goals and government actions remains stubborn.
Price and Power of Freedom: Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 18 (IPS) - The United Nations celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day in honor of the activist and politician’s lifelong commitment to peace and democracy.
From Ads to AI: How Big Tech Took Over Everything
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, July 18 (IPS) - “The power of AI carries immense responsibilities. Today, that power sits in the hands of a few,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 2025 AI Action Summit, reflecting on a deepening reality as we inch closer to a world in complete digital domination. Today, seven of the world’s top ten most valuable companies are digital giants, focusing primarily on the output of communication, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence and digital commerce, which is paving the way for a fully digitized life for all.
China is the Driving Force Behind More, Newer Renewable Energies in Latin America
- Inter Press Service
CARACAS, July 18 (IPS) - China, with its investments, products, technology, and innovation focused on solar and wind farms in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as on electricity networks and services, stands out as a driving force for the region’s shift toward energy less reliant on fossil fuels and increasingly cleaner and greener.
From Drylands to Dignity: How Solar Energy and Climate-Smart Farming Are Empowering Communities in Burkina Faso
- Inter Press Service
ZOUNGOU, Burkina Faso, July 18 (IPS) - In the heart of Burkina Faso’s drylands, in the village of Zoungou, a quiet transformation is underway. Alhaji Birba Issa, a smallholder onion farmer, bends over neat rows of lush green crops, the hum of solar-powered pumps audible in the background.
Intersectional Feminist Leadership Needed to Realise Global Goals
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, July 18 (IPS) - In its 80-year history the UN has never once been led by a woman. As the international community convenes for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to review progress on gender equality and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this remains a fundamental hypocrisy at the heart of global governance. How can an institution that has systematically excluded women from its highest office credibly champion gender justice worldwide?
From Gaza to Georgia, Human Rights Defenders Pay a High Price for Change. Here’s How You Can Help
- Inter Press Service
HARARE, Zimbabwe / TOURS, France, July 18 (IPS) - Across the globe—from Gaza’s rubble to the streets of Tbilisi—people are standing up for justice, dignity, and basic rights. But far too often, they are paying with their freedom, their safety, even their lives.
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