Global Issues
News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 189
UN calls on militants in eastern DR Congo to ‘immediately cease’ civilian attacks
- UN News
The UN issued a statement on Saturday calling for attacks on civilians by multiple armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to “immediately cease”.
First Person: The South Sudanese refugee helping others through trauma
- UN News
Rose Mary Tiep, fled domestic abuse and the conflict in South Sudan five years ago. Today she is helping others through their trauma in an Ugandan refugee camp, as part of a UN-backed support programme.
Farmers in Senegal Adopt Farming as a Business to Beat Climate Change
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Jun 10 (IPS) - Onions and rice are a conspicuous part of every meal in Senegal, including the famous Poulet Yassa. However, climate change makes it hard for smallholder farmers to grow enough staple food with extra to sell for income.
Youth must be Equal Partners in Digital Decision Making ITU Youth Summit
- Inter Press Service
Toronto, Jun 09 (IPS) - "50 percent of the present, but 100 percent of the future," was the refrain at the first-ever Generation Connect Global Youth Summit.
Living in Harmony with Nature
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 09 (IPS) - Thirty years ago, the Earth Summit, which took place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, paved the way for the establishment of three major conventions on the environment - specifically on biodiversity, climate change and desertification.
African Solutions to African Problems: Reframing Science Innovation
- Inter Press Service
DURBAN, South Africa, Jun 08 (IPS) - Africa is plagued by many epidemics — from tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS to malaria and wild polio — but the continent has also worked for decades to fight these threats. The key to beating these deadly diseases is turning inward to existing expertise and finding locally driven solutions.
Top woman prison officer with UN Mission in CAR, wins first ever Trailblazer Award
- UN News
The creator of a women-only rapid intervention team who leads riot control activities inside the Central African Republic’s biggest all male high-security prison, was named the winner of a prestigious new UN award on Tuesday.
Horn of Africa braces for ‘explosion of child deaths’ as hunger crisis deepens
- UN News
An “explosion of child deaths” is likely and imminent in the Horn of Africa unless the international community takes immediate action to prevent a new hunger disaster, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Guterres condemns ‘heinous’ church attack which left dozens dead
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General has condemned “in the strongest terms” a brutal attack on a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria at the weekend, which left at least 50 people dead and wounded dozens more.
Sudan: UN chief calls for ‘good faith’ effort by all, ahead of direct talks
- UN News
The UN chief has called for military authorities in Sudan and civilian representatives and political leaders, to enter direct talks over the future of the country in “good faith”, following continued unrest.
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