Global Issues
News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 180
Central African Republic: Militias spreading ‘terror, insecurity’, must lay down arms
- UN News
Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) must lay down their arms and engage in political dialogue, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday, urging the international community to strengthen efforts to restore State authority and end impunity there.
Researchers Embrace Artificial Intelligence to Tackle Banana Disease in Burundi
- Inter Press Service
KIGALI, Aug 05 (IPS) - A group of scientists involved in finding solutions to minimize the impact of a devastating banana virus in Burundi have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool for monitoring the disease.
Somalia: ‘We cannot wait for famine to be declared; we must act now’
- UN News
Rising acute food insecurity in Somalia has caused more than 900,000 people to flee their homes in search of humanitarian assistance since January last year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned.
Women Play a Key Role in Food & Nutrition Security in Nigeria
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Aug 05 (IPS) - In Nigeria, women play key roles in food and nutrition security through their contributions to agricultural production, their influence on how to allocate household income, and their efforts to ensure proper nutrition for all household members.
DR Congo: UN regrets Government move to expel Mission spokesperson
- UN News
The United Nations continues to engage with authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the wake of the deadly shooting this past weekend involving peacekeepers from its Mission there, MONUSCO.
Nonagenarian Opposition Backer Contends for Change in Zimbabwe
- Inter Press Service
HARARE, Aug 04 (IPS) - Idah Hanyani, popularly known as Gogo Chihera, has backed the opposition since Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980.
Healthy life expectancy in Africa grows by nearly 10 years
- UN News
Healthy life expectancy among Africans living in mainly high and upper middle-income countries on the continent, has increased by almost 10 years, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Thursday.
New sculpture at UN honours rights experts killed in DR Congo
- UN News
A powerful new sculpture unveiled at UN Headquarters on Wednesday honours the memory and mission of two human rights experts who were murdered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) five years ago.
UN delegation returns from human rights fact-finding mission in Ethiopia
- UN News
Three UN-appointed independent human rights experts returned from Ethiopia on Tuesday after working to negotiate access to areas important for investigations.
Slow food, Accelerating Biodiversity in the Field and On Our Plates
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Aug 02 (IPS) - Edward Mukiibi was forced to do agriculture at school as punishment for misbehaviour.
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