News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 67
Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement”, as the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to rage.
Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state
- UN News
The top UN humanitarian official in Sudan has raised alarm over a sharp escalation of violence in a region near the capital, Khartoum, where recent attacks reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed more than 120 lives.
Egyptian Parliament Moves to Strengthen Support for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Oct 24 (IPS) - In a significant move to address the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the elderly, six Egyptian parliamentary committees met in Cairo on October 12 to discuss national strategies and legislative efforts.
Meet The Young Women Arrested for Fighting Corruption in Uganda
- Inter Press Service
KAMPALA, Oct 24 (IPS) - Until recently, Margaret Natabi would never have dreamed of taking her anti-corruption fight on the streets of Uganda's capital, Kampala.
With God on Our Side: Netanyahu, Trump, and Putin
- Inter Press Service
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct 23 (IPS) - Bronisław Malinowski (1884 – 1942) did for several years conduct socio-anthropological research in the Trobriand Islands. Returning to England after World War I, he wrote several ground breaking books, among them Magic, Science, and Religion in which he assumed that people's feelings and motives are crucial for understanding the way their society functions. Malinowski considered society to be intimately interlinked with individuality – i.e. an individual's ideas and behaviour are created and formulated within the social circles s/he lives and vice versa. Consequently, an individual's personality might influence an entire society, depending on the leading role s/he is granted.
Russia-Africa: Developing Media Partnership
- Inter Press Service
MOSCOW, Oct 22 (IPS) - At a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism.
WFP delivers life-saving aid to one million people in Burkina Faso
- UN News
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached a significant milestone in its humanitarian response in Burkina Faso, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Capacity Building Is Key to Africa’s Digital Sequencing Success Story
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Oct 22 (IPS) - Christian Tiambo has always wished to uplift local farmers' communities through cutting-edge science.
Reviving the Spirit of the Steppe: Kazakhstan Has Hosted the 5th World Nomad Games
- Inter Press Service
ASTANA/TOKYO, Oct 21 (IPS) - In a vibrant display of culture and tradition, Kazakhstan recently hosted the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, celebrating the enduring spirit of nomadic heritage against a backdrop of modernity and globalization. This biennial event, which drew competitors and spectators from around the globe, served not only as a showcase of traditional sports but also as a poignant reminder of the resilience of a culture that faced near extinction under Soviet rule.
A Glimpse into Tanzania's Political Turmoil Ahead of 2025 Election
- Inter Press Service
DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 21 (IPS) - At a rally to mark International Youth Day on August 12 in Tanzania's southern Mbeya region, John Mnyika stood with a determined expression, addressing his supporters. The air was charged with anticipation. Mnyika, the Secretary-General of Tanzania's opposition party, Chadema, was preparing to speak about the upcoming elections when the chaos erupted. Without warning, heavily armed police officers stormed the event, grabbed Mnyika, and dragged him away.
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