Global Issues
News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 150
Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi
- UN News
Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Tropical Cyclone Freddy on track to become record-breaking storm
- UN News
Tropical Cyclone Freddy - which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in as many weeks – could become the longest-lasting storm of its kind on record, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Tuesday.
Impunity drives cycles of ‘horrific’ crimes in South Sudan, Human Rights Council hears
- UN News
Impunity is a major driver of the human rights and humanitarian crises in South Sudan, which continue to cause immense trauma and suffering for civilians in the country, the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Tuesday.
Forget ChatGPT: The Greatest Tech Breakthrough Would Be Getting Cell Phones to Rural Women
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 06 (IPS) - While 100 million people worldwide are using the AI chatbot ChatGPT to get ahead on homework and try out for top jobs at Google, more than 370 million women in developing countries lack the services of a simple cell phone.
Nigerias Unbanked, Poor Get Reprieve After Court Rules Naira Deadline Unconstitutional
- Inter Press Service
ABUJA, Mar 06 (IPS) - Nigerians confronted by hardships over the scarcity of the newly redesigned naira notes in conjunction with the country's cashless policy introduced by the apex bank have had a last-minute reprieve from a policy that had disrupted their lives and exacerbated hunger.
DR Congo: Guterres urges M23 rebels to respect Tuesday ceasefire agreement
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General has urged leaders of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respect a ceasefire agreement due to come into effect on Tuesday.
South Sudan faces ‘make or break’ year on road to lasting peace
- UN News
South Sudan sits at a critical crossroad, with swift action needed to quell chronic intercommunal clashes, ramp up assistance to ever more communities in need, and advance progress towards a durable peace, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Monday.
Eritrea: human rights situation remains dire amid complete impunity
- UN News
The human rights situation in Eritrea remains dire against of backdrop of “complete” impunity for State security and defence forces, the UN’s deputy human rights chief said on Monday.
Changing lives in The Gambia: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog
- UN News
Seraphine Wakana, the UN Resident Coordinator in The Gambia, is coming to the end of her mandate. In this blog, she reflects on her experience over the last five years, which have seen the country emerge from a long period of authoritarian rule.
Most African Govts (3 in 4) Spend More on Arms, Less on Farms
- Inter Press Service
MADRID, Mar 03 (IPS) - The data is shocking: three-quarters of African Governments have already reduced their agricultural budgets while paying almost double that on arms.
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