Bid by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza could see him hold onto power for another decade or more
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United Nations and African Union detail plan for cooperation
In Ethiopia, the two organizations signed a new agreement to bolster their collaboration on range of global issues
Crisis as Independent Kenyan TV Remains Suspended
There has been continued suspension of three independent television stations in Kenya, despite a court ruling
The deafening silence on China’s human rights abuses
Beijing has made clear it’s not moving on democracy, a free press, or an independent legal system
Star Trek’s Michelle Yeoh Takes Stand Against Rohingya Crisis
Yeoh, a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Programme, visited sprawling refugee camps in Bangladesh
Violent DR Congo crackdown on democracy protests in Kinshasa
The UN said it was “deeply alarmed” by the actions of security forces in DR Congo during anti-Kabila protests in Kinshasa last Sunday, and believe the toll of victims during the crackdown “may be higher”. “Our colleagues on the ground were denied access to morgues, hospitals and detention centres. They were sent away from some […]
Why Better Democracy is Key to Political Stability in Africa
Levels of armed conflict flux and wane. In 2017, levels of high fatality violence in Africa were significantly lower than during the immediate post-Cold War period. This trend has occurred in spite of the recent increases in terrorist associated fatalities in key countries such as Nigeria and Somalia. Even terrorist fatalities have declined since 2015. […]
How UNICEF Employs Drone Technology and Beyoncé
Through its collaborations, UNICEF is proving the effectiveness of joining forces with other powers to exhibit the most innovative ideas, services and assistive projects.
Council Members Blocking UN Human Rights Council Work
A number of countries that sit on the UN Human Rights Council are not cooperating with international experts
Efforts Taken to Avoid a Civil War in Libya
Despite efforts by the Libyan and American governments, Libyans themselves must engage in a movement towards solidarity to ensure a civil war is avoided—which would ultimately enable terrorism and deepen economic trouble.