New University of Chicago research shows Asia, Africa bear brunt of pollution health burden
If hazardous airborne particles known as PM2.5 were brought down to levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), average life expectancy would rise by 2.3 years worldwide, saving a combined 17.8 billion life years, the report estimated.
How illicit arms trafficker Viktor Bout’s business models works: ‘Africans can kill each other, I don’t care’
In 1999 the United Nations made known that they were aware of Bout’s aircraft flying arms around Africa, but there wasn’t a legal way to prosecute him even though these flights were violating UN arms embargoes in certain jurisdictions. By the 2000s Bout’s empire was worth billions of dollars. He employed several hundred people and dozens of mostly ex-Soviet cargo aircraft.
Released from US prison, ‘merchant of death’ Viktor Bout behind bloodbath in Congo eyes second coming to Africa
Personally, Bout believes in following his heart, as this “is what brought me success in the first place.” He added that, “life is a learning curve and so we’ll always incorporate lessons learnt. Overall, I’m grateful for what I achieved.”
Zimbabwe votes against a backdrop of economic maelstrom, results are likely to be contested
The cash-strapped country’s chances of resolving a debt crisis that prevents it from accessing World Bank and International Monetary Fund loans are at stake, as foreign lenders have said a free and fair election is a pre-condition for any meaningful talks on the issue.
Queerism: How World Bank doles out wicked money to ‘evangelise’ homosexuality, engineer Africans’ self-termination
While Catholic orthodoxy still regards homosexuality as a crime against nature, the sexual deviation from the more biologically, ecologically and environmentally recurring sexual practice among diverse species of animals and plants – heterosexuality – the deviant sexual practice has been documented as far back as the times of ancient Greeks. Germany was probably the first country in modern times to legalise the practice almost 30 years ago.
Human Rights Watch accuses Saudi Arabia border guards killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants
Some 750,000 Ethiopians live in Saudi Arabia, with as many as 450,000 likely having entered the kingdom without authorisation, according to 2022 statistics from the International Organization for Migration. The two-year civil war in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region displaced tens of thousands of people.
Black Impact Foundation vouches for investment in Black-owned ventures as step to Africa’s future
With an unyielding focus on economic growth, wealth disparities and generating opportunities for Black communities, investing in Black-owned businesses takes the spotlight as a powerful catalyst for societal advancement.
Intrigued Sierra Leonean volunteers dream of bringing home floating hospital – Global Mercy
A World Bank report found that poverty in urban areas in Sierra Leone improved from 2011 to 2018 – a great achievement. But in rural areas during the same time period, poverty rose from 9 per cent to 13 per cent. That’s why Mercy Ships volunteer Lamarana Shour thinks the Global Mercy’s visit is more important than ever.
West African militaries meet in Ghanaian capital to finalise possible Niger intervention
Military officers deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 and have defied calls from the United Nations, the West African bloc ECOWAS and others to reinstate him, prompting regional powers to order a standby force to be assembled.
AU’s willingness to question UN peacekeeping doctrine is enabling regional blocs to resolve armed conflicts – report
African-led peace operations are growing ever-more crucial to addressing the continent’s security challenges. It is no stretch to argue that future peace and security on the continent depends upon the continued growth and evolution of African-owned modalities of conflict prevention and resolution. To achieve their full potential, the AU, RECs, and member states must reinforce the successes and address the shortcomings of African-led peace operations
