UN fears world likely to miss Paris climate targets
The United Nations has released a report providing scientific proof that climate change is moving faster than predicted.
New South Sudan Parliament can ‘infuse urgency’ into peace process
South Sudan has made history with the appointment of two women to senior leadership positions within its Transitional National Legislature, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday, as he encouraged parties to build on these gains in efforts to overcome significant political and security headwinds.
Elections represent an opportunity for stability and unity in Libya
With just over 100 days until landmark elections in Libya, political leaders must join forces to ensure the vote is free, fair and inclusive, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Friday.
Africa must produce its own vaccines
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/global_rwanda_vaccination_center.jpg?w=270 WASHINGTON, DC – During the pandemic, wealthy countries led the way in rapidly developing and producing COVID-19 vaccines.
US Media Neglecting Impact of Controversial DACA Decision on African Communities
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) has been a topic of controversial discussions for the last few years. While the topic remains important, recently its been overshadowed by other subjects. Even so, the impact of a decision by a US federal judge who declared the program illegal has thrown the future of thousands of…
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Does West Africa need a single currency?
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2020–09–15T142723Z_371811903_RC22ZI95TWDM_RTRMADP_3_MALI-SECURITY_small.jpg?w=270Over a decade ago, the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional trade bloc of
Booster Shots ‘Make a Mockery of Vaccine Equity,’ W.H.O. Official Says
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/08/19/world/19virus-briefing-africa-boosters/19virus-briefing-africa-boosters-moth-v2.jpgNAIROBI, Kenya — The Africa director at the World Health Organization, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, criticized the decisions by some wealthy
Cote d’Ivoire confirms first Ebola case in 25 years
A case of Ebola virus has been confirmed in Cote d’Ivoire for the first time since 1994, the country’s Ministry of Health has confirmed. The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the delivery of vaccines to the country.
When the Far Right Picks Fights With a Teen
https://cdn.theatlantic.com/thumbor/Y8p162wPMPvOTx0gn1_NTuPKWHQ=/960x540/media/img/mt/2021/08/Thunberg_Soros/original.jpgThe next front in the culture wars is climate change, and the battle lines have already been drawn. On one
Regrets in South Africa After Lives and Livelihoods Lost in Mass Unrest
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/07/15/world/15SAFRICA-TOP/15SAFRICA-TOP-moth.jpgThe manager of a looted supermarket in Soweto and a man who joined in ransacking it reflect on the causes