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Chickens as Well as Cheetahs: Biodiversity Conservation Must Also Include Livestock
- Inter Press Service
CALI, Colombia, Oct 29 (IPS) - As the UN's COP16 biodiversity conference continues, the temptation is to focus on the wild flora and fauna under threat.
But there is another, less obvious yet just as critical biodiversity crisis unfolding around the world that also deserves attention.
Sudanese Civil War Exacerbates Economies in Neighbouring Countries
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 28 (IPS) - Critical levels of nationwide hunger in Sudan has only increased to critical levels since the start of the Sudanese civil war in April 2023. Escalated hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have led to limited mobility and repeated blockages of humanitarian aid. This, coupled with the volatile floods and droughts, have decimated crop fields which has only exacerbated famine levels greatly. All of these factors have left nearly 25 million people in Sudan in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya's Mung Bean Legislation Debate Underscores Farmers' Vulnerability
- Inter Press Service
KITUI, Kenya, Oct 17 (IPS) - World Food Day 2024
Kenyan farmers have faced a turbulent year, caught between legislative changes and a devastating scandal. While the country's Mung Bean Bill, aiming to regulate the lucrative mung bean industry, has moved to mediation, farmers are battling the fallout from the widespread distribution of counterfeit fertilizers that have jeopardized their crop yields and livelihoods.
Localization in Zimbabwe: A Critical Look at the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change
- Inter Press Service
HARARE, Oct 16 (IPS) - Localization has become a buzzword in international development, aiming to shift power and resources closer to the communities directly impacted by crises.
In Zimbabwe’s Rural Areas, Bicycles Keep Girls in School
- Inter Press Service
CHIREDZI, Zimbabwe, Oct 10 (IPS) - Rejoice Muzamani is studying in preparation for her next paper during the end-of-term examinations at Mwenje Primary School in Chiredzi, southeast Zimbabwe.
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