Somalia: Insecurity worsens, civilians pay the price
At a briefing for ambassadors in New York, Catriona Laing, the UN Special Representative for Somalia, characterized the nation as being at a pivotal point. In 2017, there was a significant rise in civilian deaths, which continued last year. Regrettably,…
Brief Global News: Warning for Sandstorm, Albinism and the Impact of Climate Change, Peru’s Human Rights Concerns.
The latest report from the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) stated that approximately 2,000 million tonnes of dust are released into the atmosphere each year. This results in darkened skies and reduced air quality in areas located thousands of…
Economists predict that Nigeria’s inflation will continue if the exchange rate is not stabilized.
Abuja, Nigeria — According to the national statistics bureau, the inflation rate in Nigeria has reached 26.72%, the highest it has been in 20 years. This has caused significant economic struggles for millions of people in Africa’s largest country, which…
Brief Global Headlines: Lack of Funding for Survivors of Afghan Earthquake, Warning of Child Fatalities in Sudan, Diphtheria Epidemic in Guinea.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is urging for $19 million to be raised in order to offer immediate food support to those facing extreme hardship in the western region of Herat province. The deputy director of WFP in Afghanistan,…
The Gabonese government is warning that individuals could face arrest for collecting funds without completing the required work.
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — The military leaders of Gabon have issued a warning on Tuesday that they will detain the leaders of companies who have received payment for work that was not completed. The military-appointed prime minister of Gabon, Raymond Ndong…
The Great Lakes envoy for Africa is urging for international support in response to growing conflicts.
Huang Xia spoke at the Security Council and expressed serious worry about the deteriorating security conditions and the possibility of a direct clash between the DRC and Rwanda. The two countries have accused one another of backing armed groups within…
The first ‘Innovation Summit’ in Ethiopia ignites imaginations.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Last week, a summit focused on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship took place in Ethiopia, igniting creativity and forward-thinking. The first Enkopa summit, organized by the Ethiopian Ministry of Labor and Skills and other collaborators, brought together…
According to a rights group, attempts at mediation between Meta and Kenyan moderators were unsuccessful.
NAIROBI — Negotiations for a resolution have failed between Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and Kenyan content moderators in a lawsuit regarding their alleged wrongful termination. A technology advocacy organization assisting the moderators reported this on Monday. Earlier this…
The Security Council was briefed by the mission chief on the unimaginable devastation caused by floods in Libya.
During his report to the Security Council, Abdoulaye Bathily highlighted the significant loss of life caused by the dam breaches that devastated entire communities following the passage of Storm Daniel on September 10th. The Special Representative informed ambassadors that although…
A United Nations expert issues warning about the recruitment of children by armed forces in Sudan.
According to Siobhán Mullally, the UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia have allegedly been targeting unaccompanied children and children from impoverished families in the outskirts of Khartoum and other areas. She cautioned that…