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Africa: The UN Faces a Different Kind of Crisis - a Slow Erosion of Trust, Legitimacy, & Effectiveness
[IPS] United Nations -- In 1945, with cities in ruins and hope stretched thin, 50 nations gathered in San Francisco and reached for a better world. From the ashes of fascism, genocide, and world war, they forged a charter -- a binding declaration that peace, justice, and human dignity must be protected through international cooperation.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:
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Kenya: 10 Years Ago Kenya Set Out to Fix Gender Gaps in Education - What's Working and What Still Needs to Be Done
[The Conversation Africa] The Kenyan government launched a big attempt in 2015 to promote gender equality in and through the education sector. This was guided by principles of equal participation and inclusion of women and men, and girls and boys in national development.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Bolivian Electoral Tribunal Not To Register Evo Moralesโ Presidential Candidacy
He seeks a fourth presidential term, despite a ruling that states a person may only be reelected as president โonceโ consecutively. On Monday, Tahuichi Tahuichi, a member of Boliviaโs Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), said the institution will not register former President Evo Moralesโ candidacy for the Aug. 17 presidential election because the deadline to submit [โฆ]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Angola: Angola Records 275 New Cases of Cholera in Last 24 Hours
[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 275 new cases of cholera were recorded in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Namibe, Cuanza-Sul, Huรla, Cuanza-Norte, Icolo and Bengo, Cabinda, Zaire, Benguela, Malanje, Bengo and Lunda-Norte.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Hundreds of Women and Children Chased From Their Homes in Deadly Xenophobic Attacks
[GroundUp] "Revenge attacks" in Addo kill four and injure ten
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Private Military Firms Undermine France's Quiet Exit From West Africa
[RFI] France has restructured its military presence in recent months, closing most of its historic bases in West Africa. However, the arrival of private military companies employing French personnel is undermining the discretion sought by army headquarters in Paris.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:While Macron repositions Europe, SE Asia misses the moment
Emmanuel Macron isnโt in Southeast Asia to flatter; heโs there to buy time. Fresh off a string of commercial deals in Vietnam and preparing to pitch Europeโs relevance at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Macron is moving fast, not because Europe has found its footing, but because it knows its footing is fragile. Europe is [โฆ] The post While Macron repositions Europe, SE Asia misses the moment appeared first on...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Sanctions relief for Syria offers โpowerful message of hope,โ says UN migration agency
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has welcomed recent decisions by the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union to ease sanctions against Syria.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Gaza: UN agencies call for aid โsurgeโ as Israeli distribution plan begins
As a controversial United States and Israel-backed aid distribution plan gets underway in Gaza, the UN called on Tuesday for an โimmediate surgeโ of its own pre-positioned supplies to help prevent starvation.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:UN aims to transform urgency into action at Nice Ocean Conference
Countries are uniting in the French city of Nice next month to save the marine environment.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Real cost of disasters is 10 times higher than previously thought, says UN
As countries face increasingly steep bills from natural hazards, the true cost of disasters is actually 10 times higher than previously estimated, with far-reaching effects across healthcare, housing, education and employment.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:New judge elected to the International Court of Justice
A seasoned diplomat and legal scholar from Jordan was elected on Tuesday to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nationsโ principal judicial body.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The 'cover-up' of Joe Biden's decline
Axiosโ national political correspondent Alex Thompson on his new book, "Original Sin: President Bidenโs Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Againโ.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Pakistan: Man faces prison after walking lion in Punjab
Wildlife authorities confiscated a pair of African lions and arrested a man who had been seen walking one on the street. The suspect was also seen carrying an automatic rifle.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Is Joseph Kabila's return to Congo a game changer?
The M23-led rebel alliance claims Congo's former leader, Joseph Kabila, is safe in Goma, which is under their control. Kabila is back in the spotlight after criticizing the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:What are the EUโs 'safe country' proposals for asylum seekers?
The European Commission has put forward two plans to overhaul asylum processes amid a charged political atmosphere over irregular migration.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro aims to curb unauthorised vendors and noise on beaches
Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Volvo Cars announces that it will be slashing 3,000 jobs to cut costs
The majority of the job cuts will affect office-based positions in Sweden. Volvo Cars said the decision would help to build a stronger and more resilient company down the line.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Tornado leaves trail of destruction in Puerto Varas
Emergency teams and local authorities are assessing the aftermath of a rare tornado that struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Merging Missions: Starting with Relationships and Shared Authority
Building real trust and equity during a collaborative merger starts with deep relationship-building, mutual accountability, and power-sharing.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Africa: New Study Highlights Pancreatic Cancer Risk From Beer, Spirits
[Vanguard] Alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new UN study has found. The research, led by the UN World Health Organization's centre for cancer research, pooled data from nearly 2.5 million people across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Has Modiโs Diplomacy Undermined Indiaโs National Interests?
No country repeated Indiaโs claims or condemned Pakistan by name after the Pahalgam attack or during Operation Sindoor. Not one of Indiaโs many โstrategic partnersโ was on Indiaโs side.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU Commissionย probes four porn websites amid concern for minors
Protection of minorshas been singled out as one of the priority areas under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU countries 'losing patience' as Hungary grilled on Pride march and rule of law
Several EU member countries demanded strong EU actions on Hungary after what they see as a rule of law backsliding, but Hungary has said political hysteria surround the meeting.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:In pictures: Daredevils tumble for glory at Gloucester's annual cheese-rolling race
Brave competitors let the Gouda times roll at the annual Cooperโs Hill Cheese-Rolling Race, hurtling down a perilous slope in pursuit of a runaway wheel of Double Gloucester.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:France-Indonesia Strategic Partnership Shouldnโt Neglect Rights
Click to expand Image French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Elysรฉe Palace in Paris, France, July 24, 2024. 2024 Telmo Pinto/SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo French President Emmanuel Macron will soonmeet in Jakarta as well as in the Borobudur temple, Central Java, with Indonesiaโs President Prabowo Subianto to further strengthen relations between their two countries,...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Why Most People in South Africa Can't Get the Shingles Vaccine
[spotlight] The only shingles vaccine on the market in South Africa was discontinued last year. A newer and better vaccine is being used in some other countries, but has not yet been registered in South Africa, though it can be obtained by those with money who are willing to jump through some hoops.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Syrian government and Kurds agree to evacuate families from al-Hol camp
The agreement to allow Syrians to return from al-Hol camp comes amid a push for closer cooperation between Damascus and Kurdish authorities in the country's northeast.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:2 dead, 9 injured in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia: police
Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphiaโs Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said on Tuesday.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Area sealed off after car ploughs into Liverpool FC celebration
Police and bystanders were seen surrounding a car after it struck crowd during Liverpool FCโs Premier League title celebration on Monday evening.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:German consumer confidence creeps up, but shoppers are still wary
German consumer sentiment rose for a third month, driven by stronger income and economic expectations. However, rising savings and lower purchase intent highlight persistent uncertainty and a fragile recovery.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' risks 'space nuclear war'
Pyongyang says Washington's plan to counter aerial threats is "the height of self-righteousness".
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The ultra-rich are increasingly parking their gold in Singapore as global risks and Trump volatility mount
The ultra-wealthy are increasingly moving their gold offshore as economic uncertainty roils markets โ and Singapore is emerging as a favored destination.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Death in custody investigated โ as it happened
This blog is now closedIndigenous man, 24, dies after being restrained by police at Coles supermarket in Alice SpringsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Labor minister Ed Husic has called for the government to move beyond words to action, and said sanctions on Israel are โprobably under considerationโ.After Anthony Albanese on Monday said Israelโs blockade of aid into Gaza was โan outrage...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Shares of Chinese automakers continue to slide after fears of price war and scrutiny from regulators
It follows a plunge of more than 9% on Monday, which was a reversal from its record high last week.
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