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New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases

New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases

A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, published on Mrach. 19 shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and…
Human Rights: A quarter of humanity now lives in places affected by conflict

Human Rights: A quarter of humanity now lives in places affected by conflict

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned on Tuesday that a quarter of humanity today lives in places affected by conflict, a scenario in which civilians bear the brunt of the suffering. “The contempt for human beings reaches agonising…
Africa is increasingly drier: Economic research estimates reduction in income due to desertification

Africa is increasingly drier: Economic research estimates reduction in income due to desertification

According to a new economic research, results show that between 1995 and 2005, soil aridification led to a global loss of approximately 1.7 million tons of corn, 81,000 tons of rice, 786,000 tons of soybeans and 430,000 tons of wheat,…
Children needing aid in central Sahel double to 10 million: UN

Children needing aid in central Sahel double to 10 million: UN

Ten million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are in “extreme jeopardy” and desperately need humanitarian assistance due to worsening violence, the United Nations said Friday. The figure is twice as many as in 2020, while a further four…
European countries legalizing Islamophobia, limiting religious practices of Muslims, says expert

European countries legalizing Islamophobia, limiting religious practices of Muslims, says expert

Countries in Europe are allowing hate crimes against Muslims by legalizing Islamophobia, and introducing laws which are banning or limiting their religious practices, according to an expert, Anadolu Agency reported. Enes Bayrakli, a professor at the Istanbul-based Turkish-German University, said…
Climate change has devastating impact on Africa’s economies and situation may worsen, UN says

Climate change has devastating impact on Africa’s economies and situation may worsen, UN says

African countries are spending between 2% and 9% of their budgets to respond to extreme weather events, according to a report released by the United Nations on Wednesday. A committee of experts shared the findings at the annual U.N. conference…
Muslims in US and Germany call for global efforts to combat Islamophobia, foster inclusivity

Muslims in US and Germany call for global efforts to combat Islamophobia, foster inclusivity

The UN has declared March 15 the International Day to Combat Islamophobia with the goal of taking “concrete action in the face of rising hatred, discrimination, and violence against Muslims.” UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi also noted that “Islamophobia…
China and US clash over Uyghurs at UN Islamophobia event

China and US clash over Uyghurs at UN Islamophobia event

China has accused the US of “abusing” a United Nations event to mark an international day against Islamophobia after the American ambassador in New York used it to draw attention to Beijing’s persecution of its Uyghur minority. The event was…
Dozens killed as Cyclone Freddy slams Malawi and Mozambique

Dozens killed as Cyclone Freddy slams Malawi and Mozambique

Cyclone Freddy has killed more than 60 people and injured dozens in Malawi and Mozambique as it slammed into Southern Africa for the second time in a month. Freddy is one of the strongest cyclones ever recorded in the Southern…
Unemployment driving young Africans into extremist militant groups, UN reveals

Unemployment driving young Africans into extremist militant groups, UN reveals

Rural Niger offers young men no way to make a living, forcing huge numbers to emigrate and others to turn to crime and extremism. In February, a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said the desire for employment…
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