News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 100
Imperialism, Globalisation and Its Discontents*
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Feb 19 (IPS) - Imperialism continues to dominate the world. Globalisation is losing to some of its anti-theses, but imperialism still rules, increasingly by law, albeit in changing even contradictory ways.
UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’
- UN News
Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday.
South Africa vs Israel: ICJ Reclines SA's New Application But Says Israel Duty Bound to Protect Civilians
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 18 (IPS) - The International Court of Justice has declined the South African government's urgent application for further measures to prevent an "unprecedented military offensive against Rafah,” but reiterated that Israel is bound to protect civilians in the country.
First Person: Supporting mental health in Madagascar, one consultation at a time
- UN News
Ongoing humanitarian crises in southern Madagascar have worsened the situation for people with mental health disorders, but the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) has been supporting patients by providing more psychiatric consultations.
Zero waste, more hope in South Sudan
- UN News
Zero energy light bulbs and sturdy bricks for schools and homes. Some innovative communities in South Sudan are reusing waste in new ways as the world rallies toban plastic pollution by the year’s end, with help from a small team of experts led by climate and environmental scientist Shazneen Cyrus Gazdar at theUN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Unveiling the Power Play: Non-Profit Funding as a Strategic Tool for Agenda Setting
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Feb 16 (IPS) - In the realm of public discourse, non-profit organizations often serve as the torchbearers of societal change, championing causes ranging from environmental conservation to social justice. Yet, beneath the altruistic facade lies a complex interplay of interests, where non-profit funding emerges as a potent tool for shaping the narrative and driving the agenda.
Security Council: Continued Libya impasse threatens country’s future
- UN News
Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political players, the UN’s top envoy to the north African country said on Thursday.
Women, Girls Equal Partners in HIV Responses, Says Activist
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, Feb 14 (IPS) - UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, recently made an impassioned call for governments to support women and girls from marginalized communities at the frontlines of the defence of human rights, to help ensure, among others, that global health is protected.
Start-ups Powering up Africas Solar Energy Ecosystem
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 (IPS) - Often referred to as the “Sun continent,” Africa receives more hours of bright sunlight than any other continent. But even with 60 per cent of the world’s solar resources, Africa has only one per cent of solar generation capacity, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Massive displacement as fighting surges in eastern DR Congo
- UN News
Civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are once again bearing the brunt of localized violence, amid a sharp uptick in fighting between Government forces and the M23 armed group, the UN refugee agency reported on Wednesday.
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