The Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook 2023, released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), provides an overview of the fallout resulting from the takeover of Afghanistan by its present-day de facto rulers, the Taliban, in August 2021. Immediately after the Taliban assumed power, the Afghan economy collapsed, accelerating Afghanistan’s decade-long slide into poverty; with a population estimated…
“Sudan has already endured so much pain and suffering. The fighting is born out of power games and personal interests that only serve to alienate the democratic aspirations of the population,” said Mr. Türk, adding, “Do those responsible not understand that the civilian population now only craves a peaceful life?” The Sudanese army and a…
“There has been a new dynamic in Libya,” Abdoulaye Bathily said, urging authorities to meet the people’s expectation that they will be able to choose new leaders via the ballot box, and deliver on all their commitments. “All international partners should support the current momentum and speak with one voice on Libyan matters.” “Intensive consultations…
Launched by the UN’s High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, A Breakthrough for People and Planet: Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future, outlines an ambitious plan to overhaul the global architecture. Co-chaired by former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and former Prime Minister of Sweden, Stefan Löfven, the Advisory Board…
For the first time in the Sahel, 45,000 people are at risk of experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger, or one step away from famine, they said. The majority, 42,000, are in Burkina Faso and Mali, where violent unrest in some areas has hampered the delivery of humanitarian aid. The combined effects of conflict, climate…
The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran ended only in China’s mediation; Photo: File Beijing: China has offered to mediate or facilitate the peace talks between Israel and Palestine in order to end years of tension and ensure the establishment of peace in the region. According to the World News Agency, China’s Foreign Minister Qin…
Police arrest 85-year-old man who shot young black man; Photo: File Washington: In America, a 16-year-old black youth accidentally rang the bell of a house, on which the 85-year-old white owner of the house became enraged and shot the youth. According to the American media, this racist incident happened in the city of Kansas, Missouri,…
Negotiations between Israel and Palestine have been stalled since 2014. China has offered to facilitate the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. Chinese Foreign Minister Chen Gang held separate telephone conversations with top Israeli and Palestinian diplomats and said China is ready to facilitate peace talks between the two sides. Support the immediate resumption of negotiations. In both…
Photo courtesy of Foreign Media The number of deaths in the ongoing fighting between two factions of the army in Sudan has risen to 200, while 1,800 people have been injured. According to foreign media, many hospitals in the capital city of Khartoum have also been damaged during the 3-day tension and food shortages have…
Photo courtesy of Foreign Media Details and their last messages of 3 young girls who were brutally murdered while on a beach trip in the South American country of Ecuador have come to light. According to foreign media, 19-year-old Dennis, 21-year-old Yuliana and 22-year-old Nayeli were killed and buried on the beach. According to reports,…
