Global Issues
News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 123
Niger: UN chief demands president’s immediate and unconditional release
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum “immediately and unconditionally”, as military officers continue to hold the democratically-elected leader captive after declaring a coup.
TB Preventive Treatment: the Need for Choice
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, Jul 26 (IPS) - Before COVID-19 came along, the two most lethal infectious diseases were HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Even though HIV still lingers, with 1.5 million people contracting the infection every year, epidemiologists point to the availability of many HIV prevention options as a primary reason for the decreasing caseload.
Guterres condemns apparent coup attempt in Niger
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attempted power grab in the West African nation of Niger, following reports that the democratically elected president is being held by some of his own guards inside his official residence.
Education is a Life-Saving Intervention in Emergencies, says South Sudans Education Minister
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 25 (IPS) - In times of crisis, education is an essential component of humanitarian intervention packages, South Sudan’s Minister of General Education and Instruction Awut Deng Acuil told IPS in an exclusive interview.
‘Real challenges’ must be addressed beyond polling day, urges UN West Africa envoy
- UN News
While national elections in West Africa and the Sahel provide an important opportunity for voters to effect change, they also expose “real challenges” which must be addressed moving forward, the UN’s top envoy for the region said on Tuesday.
Transformative power of food production in Mauritius: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
- UN News
Transforming the way food is produced on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mauritius could help to fight climate change as well as accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the UN’s most senior representative in the country.
Pharma Giant's TB Drug Decision Welcomed, But Not All Developing Countries Benefit
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, Jul 21 (IPS) - In a surprise move, pharma giant Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has agreed not to enforce some of its patents on a lifesaving TB drug, making generic versions available in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Eswatini: Election with No Democracy on the Horizon
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Jul 21 (IPS) - Eswatini heads to the polls soon, with elections scheduled for September. But there’s nothing remotely democratic in prospect. The country remains ruled by King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, who presides over Eswatini with an iron fist. Mswati dissolved parliament on 11 July, confident there’s little chance of people who disagree with him winning representation.
Sustainable Africa key to global security
- UN News
Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and the private sector, held at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday.
New Machine Learning-Based Model Boosting Africa's Preparedness and Response to Climate Change
- Inter Press Service
KIGALI, Jul 20 (IPS) - Scientists have recently unveiled a first-ever weather forecasting model using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions to help vulnerable African countries build resilience to climate impacts.
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