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Health Emerges as a Strategic Frontline for Africa Ahead of Bonn Climate Conference

Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world’s most severe climate-related health...

Africa Pushes for Data Sovereignty and Digital Independence

UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (IPS) - African leaders are sharpening their focus on digital sovereignty, warning that the continent’s economic...

In Afghanistan, Female Journalists Can Neither Ask Questions Nor Appear on Screen

KABUL, June 11 (IPS) - Afghanistan ranks 175th in the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index this year. Out of...

The World Cup of Human Rights

PERTH, Australia, June 11 (IPS) - This planet’s biggest sporting event—the FIFA Men’s World Cup—will soon kick off. Millions of...

Central Asia Bets on a New Water–Land Pact to Survive Environmental Degradation

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 10 (IPS) - As ministers, diplomats and development officials assembled in Samarkand Congress Centre for a ceremonial...