Global Issues
News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 377
Climate Change Shrinking Uganda’s Lakes and Fish
- Inter Press Service
KAMPALA, Aug 22 (IPS) - Climate change is reducing the size of several species of fish on lakes in Uganda and its neighbouring East African countries, with a negative impact on the livelihoods of millions people who depend on fishing for food and income.
Islamic Declaration Turns Up Heat Ahead of Paris Climate Talks
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (IPS) - Following in the footsteps of Pope Francis, who has taken a vocal stance on climate change, Muslim leaders and scholars from 20 countries issued a joint declaration Tuesday underlining the severity of the problem and urging governments to commit to 100 percent renewable energy or a zero emissions strategy.
Opinion: The Writing on the Western Wall
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19 (IPS) - The writing on the Western Wall is evident to most Israelis: "דמוגרפיה היא גורל" or "demography is destiny". Those unwilling to acknowledge the prophetic message are either deceiving themselves or simply ignoring it in order to avoid facing the implications of demography for Israel's future.
Prospects for Peace in South Sudan Fading Fast
- Inter Press Service
JUBA, Aug 18 (IPS) - Dismissing efforts, including those of U.S. President Barack Obama, to sign off on a peace agreement and end the 20-month-long civil war in the world's newest nation, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir declined to sign, saying he needed more time for consultations.
U.N. Chief, Seeking Accountability, Shatters Myth of Lifetime Jobs
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 (IPS) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stopped short of telling one his high-ranking Special Representatives: "You're fired."
U.N. Launches Second Abuse Probe of Peacekeepers in CAR
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (IPS) - It was two a.m. on Aug. 2 as peacekeeping forces from the U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) searched for a criminal suspect in the PK5 Muslim enclave of the capital city of Bangui.
U.N. to Unleash “Power of Education” to Fight Intolerance, Racism
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 (IPS) - The United Nations is planning to launch a global campaign against the spread of intolerance, extremism, racism and xenophobia -- largely by harnessing the talents of the younger generation.
South African Women’s Day Highlights Need for More Change
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 11 (IPS) - Recognition of the indispensable role played by women in defeating apartheid was the focus of countless speeches, film showings and even fashion shows as the country paused this week for National Women's Day, a public holiday.
Pope Francis Joins Battle Against Transgenic Crops
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, Aug 11 (IPS) - A few centuries ago, the biotechnology industry would have been able to buy a papal bull to expiate its sins and grant it redemption. But in his encyclical on the environment, "Laudato Si", Pope Francis condemns genetically modified organisms (GMOs) without leaving room for a pardon.
Head of State Who Keeps U.N. Guessing in Annual Ritual
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 07 (IPS) - As part of a politically-amusing annual ritual, the guessing game is on at the United Nations: will he, or will he not, address the General Assembly, along with more than 150 heads of state who are due in New York next month?
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