Latest in: Africa
Mrs. Cornelia Bailey, a preserver of culture, offers a unique perspective to scholars
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Image shows parts of South Asia hit by floods in 2007, Credit: Anameofmyveryown/Wikimedia Commons A World Bank report fears that...April 9, 2018
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Stunned by President Donald Trump’s reported remarks against countries including Haiti and African countries – denied by him later...January 12, 2018
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In a first, Pakistani woman scales Africa’s highest peak on bicycle
For Samar Khan no challenge is daunting for she takes on challenges with a combination of her adventurous spirit, determination, pride and passion for cycling. Her latest achievement came this past week when Khan bicycled to...December 20, 2017 1427 0 -
‘Fragility of States, civil societies, key factor behind ongoing conflicts’
The Tishreen camp for displaced persons in Aleppo, Syria, Photo UNICEF/Razan Rashid Fragility is a key factor in “practically all” of the protracted conflicts going on in the world today, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the...April 22, 2017 1144 0 -
Developing, poor countries host largest refugee populations
Most of the 3.2 million people driven forcibly from their homes in early 2016 found shelter in low and middle-income countries, according to a new UN study. The report comes amidst criticism of rich Middle Eastern...March 2, 2017 2791 0 -
Conflicts keeping 56 million hungry- Will warring parties listen to peace calls?
Conflicts raging in the Middle East and Africa are not only inflicting death and destruction but also making lives miserable for survivors. Two United Nations agencies warned the UN Security Council this week said the multiple...July 31, 2016 857 0 -
Alarming rise in refugee drownings in the Mediterranean
May was one of the deadliest months for refugees and immigrants escaping Middle Eastern and African conflicts and impoverished regions to cross into Europe through risky journey on the Mediterranean Sea. The last week alone saw at...June 6, 2016 1025 0
