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  1. Journalists Behind Bars: China, Israel & Myanmar the Worst Offenders in 2024

    - Inter Press Service

    UNITED NATIONS, Jan 17 (IPS) - The year 2024 has been one of the most devastating for journalists covering conflicts worldwide-- with 361 behind bars, the second highest since the global record of 370 imprisoned back in 2023.

  2. Trillions in Dirty Money: How Hidden Loopholes Fuel Corruption and Inequality

    - Inter Press Service

    MADRID, Jan 16 (IPS) - It is no longer a secret that at major global summits there are more lobbyists than official delegates. There, they participate as ‘guests,’ and most of them work for big business corporations. Their goal? To deter the adoption of policies that conflict with their employers’ interests.

  3. The Reckless and Dangerous Misogyny of Zuckerberg and Musk

    - Inter Press Service

    STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 16 (IPS) - In anticipation of Donald Trump’s inauguration his gold-studded Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, is at the heart of political power games, where influential businessmen like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are positioning themselves as key players in his orbit.

    Apparently unfazed by legal controversies and scandals, Trump is preparing for his return in collusion with already powerful men, who in their pursuit of personal gain and political influence reflect a disturbing trend of billionaire oligarchy merging with politics. A worrying development that might have significant consequences for the future of free speech and women’s rights.

  4. Ghana a Contender for BRICS+ Alliance

    - Inter Press Service

    MOSCOW, Jan 16 (IPS) - With heightening geopolitical interest in building a new Global South architecture, Ghana's administration is considering joining the 'partner states category' of BRICS+, an association of five major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

  5. UN Claims to Strengthen Battle Against Racism in Workplace—Amid Reservations

    - Inter Press Service

    UNITED NATIONS, Jan 16 (IPS) - As the United Nations plans to commemorate its 80th anniversary later this year, it is “reflecting on the steps taken to advance implementation of the Secretary-General’s Strategic Action Plan for addressing racism in the UN Secretariat.

    The UN’s Anti-Racism Office, which was created in 2023, has hosted several online events that reached over 13,500 participants and generated 2,000 comments, and welcomed 2,700 visitors to its iSeek page (accessible only by staffers)—possibly a reflection of the rising complaints and concerns of UN staffers.

  6. Economic recovery is losing steam, warns UN labour agency

    - UN News

    Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) published on Thursday.

  7. The Davos Disconnect

    - Inter Press Service

    GEBZE, Türkiye, Jan 15 (IPS) - "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." Charles Dickens is more relevant today than ever.

    The wealthy and powerful are meeting again this year in glamorous Davos, at an invitation-only event. They arrive in chartered aircraft and private jets to speak about our warming climate, among other global concerns.

  8. African Countries Urged to Plug Wealth Loss, Stop Illicit Financial Flows

    - Inter Press Service

    BULAWAYO, Jan 15 (IPS) - Africa loses billions of dollars annually through illicit financial flows, resulting in the continent failing to improve the lives of millions of people despite vast mineral wealth, according to experts.

  9. Remittances Vs Philanthropy – a Development Practitioner’s Perspective

    - Inter Press Service

    HARARE, Jan 14 (IPS) - Across Africa, economic transformation and development are being fuelled by two significant streams of funding: remittances and philanthropy. Both play vital roles, but as the situations evolve in many African countries, one truth becomes increasingly clear – remittances are emerging as a more sustainable, dignifying force compared to traditional philanthropy.

  10. 2024 Marked An Escalation in Brutality for Haiti’s Gang War

    - Inter Press Service

    UNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 (IPS) - 2024 was a transitional period in Haiti’s history, marked by rampant political instability, brutal gang violence, and widespread civilian displacement. Since the eruption of hostilities in March 2024, the Caribbean nation has been in a state of emergency. In response, the United Nations (UN) Security Council approved The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti to assist the Haitian government in deposing gang activity and restoring order. However, the support mission has been largely ineffective as gangs continue to seize more areas in Haiti.

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