Global Issues
News headlines for “Conflicts in Africa”, page 98
Europes Shift to the Far Right and its Impact on Immigration
- Inter Press Service
ROME and AMSTERDAM, Jan 02 (IPS) - The recent elections in the Netherlands signals the increasing power of the far right in Europe. The populist party of Geert Wilders, the Party for Freedom, won a decisive, albeit unexpected, victory taking 37 seats out the 150 seat in parliament. Wilders will likely be the head of the next Government. His policies include stopping all immigration into the Netherlands, holding a referendum on leaving the EU, and banning mosques and the Quran.
INTERVIEW: AI expert warns of digital colonization in Africa
- UN News
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of a new “colonization” of the continent by this new technology if foreign companies continue to feed on African data without involving local actors.
Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali
- UN News
The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a decade of multifaceted efforts to support the West African nation and its people after Malian authorities requested earlier this year to end the mission by 31 December.
Ethiopia: Prioritize victims amidst legacy of rights abuses, UN office urges
- UN News
The UN human rights office on Thursday urged the Ethiopian Government to ensure that ongoing efforts addressing a legacy of rights abuses, rooted in years of violence and ethnic unrest, prioritize the rights and needs of victims and their families.
Good morning, Mogadishu! Preserving Somalia’s cultural history, one tape at a time
- UN News
Historic audio recordings covering the recent history of Somalia are being preserved for future generations thanks to UN support.
Saving Energy, Saving Forests: How Kindle Stoves Are Changing Women's Lives
- Inter Press Service
KEZI, ZIMBABWE, Dec 20 (IPS) - Five years ago, farmer Sehlisiwe Sisanda would walk into a nearby forested area to fill a scotch cart with huge wood logs for cooking and heating; a pile of firewood would last her a week during the summer.
World News in Brief: WFP forced to halt some food aid in Sudan, DR Congo elections, peacekeeping chief visits CAR
- UN News
The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily suspended assistance in some parts of Al Jazirah State in Sudan as conflict has spread south and east of the capital, Khartoum.
Fundraising in Africa: How Looking Inward Makes the Difference
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK / WASHINGTON DC, Dec 19 (IPS) - Across Africa, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) bearing different monikers such as community-based organisations (CBOs), civil society organisations (CSOs) and nonprofits have long borne the duty of designing and implementing developmental interventions to address varying challenges.
UN envoy to Libyan leaders: Resolve impasse, do not fail the people
- UN News
Despite recent legislative progress, Libya’s political landscape remains fraught with power struggles, as key figures attach conditions to taking part in crucial talks, the UN envoy to the north African nation said on Monday.
Sudans Conflict Needs Civil Society Solutions
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Dec 14 (IPS) - It’s recently been reported that the two main protagonists of Sudan’s current conflict – leaders of the armed forces and militia at war since April – have agreed to face-to-face talks. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African body, announced the potential breakthrough – although Sudan’s foreign ministry has since claimed IGAD’s statement is inaccurate, creating further uncertainty.
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