News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 35

  1. World Court begins hearing Sudan’s case accusing United Arab Emirates of ‘complicity in genocide’

    - UN News

    The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday began hearing Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which it accuses of being complicit in acts of genocide against the Masalit community in West Darfur by backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

  2. Preventable ‘meningitis belt’ deaths targeted in health agency action plan

    - UN News

    Millions of deaths could be avoided from meningitis if countries are able to adopt new guidelines designed to diagnose and treat the disease more effectively, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

  3. CGIAR Gender Impact Platform Needs a 'Bold Approach' in Agriculture Research

    - Inter Press Service

    NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Women farmers face structural issues that prevent them from realizing their full potential, from societal perceptions that dictate their limitations to poor land.

  4. Lessons from the Global South on Transforming AgriFood Systems

    - Inter Press Service

    NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - The state of food and nutrition security in the Global South masks the great strides and investments made to increase agricultural yields to feed a rapidly growing population. As discussions deepen at the ongoing CGIAR Science Week, plenary discussions on Wednesday (April 9) explored transformative strategies and innovations driving agricultural resilience across Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

  5. Partnerships Expected to Enhance Agricultural Development

    - Inter Press Service

    NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - Two crucial partnerships were signed at the CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi today (April 9, 2025), aimed at delivering research for development at scale across Africa.

  6. Farmers Need Science Solutions in Their Hands Sooner Than Later

    - Inter Press Service

    NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - Climate change is outpacing science and farmers are paying the price. Agricultural research innovations need to reach farmers before it is too late.

  7. ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Programme Can Encourage South-South Collaboration

    - Inter Press Service

    NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - The ASEAN-CGIAR program "unlocks opportunities to look at commodities in the region, interest, markets, and capacity building, Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Dr. Yvonne Pinto said during a plenary that focused on fostering regional integration, scaling innovation, and amplifying the impact of CGIAR's research in addressing agricultural challenges.

  8. South Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink

    - UN News

    Hunger in South Sudan’s northeast has reached a critical tipping point, with nearly 7.7 million people facing severe food insecurity as conflict escalates, the UN’s emergency food relief agency warned on Wednesday.

  9. Sudan war: UHCHR chief stresses need to help refugee hosts in Chad

    - UN News

    As the brutal war in Sudan nears the two-year mark, thousands of people continue to flee into neighbouring countries, including Chad, UN refugee agency chief Filippo Grandi said on Wednesday.

  10. Science-Backed Solutions Buoying Water Security in East Africa

    - Inter Press Service

    NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - In East Africa, climate change has made water a lifeline and threat.

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