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WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

DR Congo: Goma Crisis

M23, the rebel group backed by Rwanda have launched offensives in and around the major eastern city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), assuming control of the city of one million. People are experiencing an unthinkable crisis that is escalating moment to moment. The post DR Congo: Goma Crisis appeared first on Peace Direct.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Peace Direct favicon Peace Direct

Localised Analysis of Conflicts in Beni

Actors, collective identities, and opportunities for peace in Beni, DRC. The post Localised Analysis of Conflicts in Beni appeared first on Peace Direct.

Published on: January 27, 2025 | Source: Peace Direct favicon Peace Direct

Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

β€œThere's this fear, and I'm not even sure that it's conscious, that if they say something that other people don't agree with, it will undermine their ...

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

European governments struggle to stop rich people from fleeing

Exit taxes are popular, and counter-productive

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

European governments struggle to stop rich people from fleeing

Exit taxes are popular, and counter-productive

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Saba Capital wages war on underperforming British investment trusts

How many will end up in Boaz Weinstein’s sights?

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Saba Capital wages war on underperforming British investment trusts

How many will end up in Boaz Weinstein’s sights?

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

How American bankers dodged the MAGA carnage

The masters of the universe have escaped an anti-globalist revolt

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

How American bankers dodged the MAGA carnage

The masters of the universe have escaped an anti-globalist revolt

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

China’s financial system is under brutal pressure

When will something break?

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

China’s financial system is under brutal pressure

When will something break?

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

The Arctic: climate change’s great economic opportunity

An enormous prize is on offer. When might it be grasped?

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

The Arctic: climate change’s great economic opportunity

An enormous prize is on offer. When might it be grasped?

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

How Enrollment in the 100 Largest School Districts Has Changed Since the Pandemic

Federal data shows that school enrollment in the country’s 100 largest districts has taken some wild swings since the start of the pandemic, from the ...

Published on: January 23, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Donald Trump issues fresh tariff threats

But it may be a while before he unleashes a universal levy

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Donald Trump issues fresh tariff threats

But it may be a while before he unleashes a universal levy

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Israel and Hamas agree a ceasefire in Gaza

A ceasefire in Gaza has been tentatively agreed upon by Israel and Hamas. We hope it will enable humanitarian relief and lead to a permanent ceasefire. We call on the international community to centre local voices in all efforts to rebuild, seek justice, end occupation and build sustainable peace for the region. The post Israel and Hamas agree a ceasefire in Gaza appeared first on Peace Direct.

Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source: Peace Direct favicon Peace Direct

Ethiopia gets a stockmarket. Now it just needs some firms to list

The country is no longer the most populous without a bourse

Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Ethiopia gets a stockmarket. Now it just needs some firms to list

The country is no longer the most populous without a bourse

Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Will Donald Trump unleash Wall Street?

Bankers have plenty of reason to be hopeful

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Will Donald Trump unleash Wall Street?

Bankers have plenty of reason to be hopeful

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Fatbergs turned into perfume - inside Britain's bizarre new industrial revolution

The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Curiosity, Humility, and the Psychology Behind Mediation. Member Spotlight: Ben Pogue

Ben Pogue brings together his extensive experience in a variety of fields to passionately serve communities in South Carolina and beyond. As a trial and litigation attorney, professor of law,… The post Curiosity, Humility, and the Psychology Behind Mediation. Member Spotlight: Ben Pogue appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.

Published on: January 07, 2025 | Source: Mediators Beyond Borders favicon Mediators Beyond Borders

China’s markets take a fresh beating

Authorities have responded by bossing around investors

Published on: January 07, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

China’s markets take a fresh beating

Authorities have responded by bossing around investors

Published on: January 07, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Just how frothy is America’s stockmarket?

We crunch the numbers to assess just how euphoric investors became in 2024

Published on: December 22, 2024 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Just how frothy is America’s stockmarket?

We crunch the numbers to assess just how euphoric investors became in 2024

Published on: December 22, 2024 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Don’t count on monetary policy to make housing affordable

Unless housebuilding picks up, neither cheap nor dear money will bring relief

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Don’t count on monetary policy to make housing affordable

Unless housebuilding picks up, neither cheap nor dear money will bring relief

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Why Brazil’s currency is plunging

Fiscal and monetary policy are now pitted against one another

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance