Thursday, January 2, 2025

Tag: Africa

In the race to achieve zero hunger and mitigate climate change,...

"In the race to beat food insecurity, achieve zero hunger, and address climate change, we must pay attention to the soil."

87 elephants found dead in Botswana sanctuary, poaching to blame

"We have the world's largest elephant population, and it's open season for poachers."

#MeToo campaign for Sudanese teen highlights the need to end Western...

Noura Hussein, who was sentenced to death in Sudan for killing "rapist husband," was recently changed to five years in prison because of “Sudanese activists, themselves raising the profile of this case, is what [got the attention of] international circles."

Why unarmed civilian protection is the best path to sustainable peace

“Unarmed civilian protection challenges the widespread assumption that ‘where there is violence we need soldiers,’ or that armed actors will only yield to violent threat.”

Big Man politics, Africa to America

“Elect a Congress and Senate of Democrats next fall. Articles of impeachment are already in hand.”

World’s last male northern white rhino dies

"Now, more than ever, we must stand together and protect our rhinos."

Ground troops increase in Africa as Somalia mission grows, but general...

The United States' war on terror is not slowing down.

‘Effective immediately’ – a reversal of Obama-era elephant trophy import ban

The Fish and Wildlife Service recently reversed the ban on elephant trophy imports following a decision made by Washington, D.C. Circuit Court, which "found fault" with the initial ban.

Racism, propaganda and wars

Let’s recognize that wars are rooted in white supremacist and racist ideology that believes only certain people deserve to control their destinies.

Drones now protecting African elephants thanks to American businessman’s funding prowess

“We are very grateful that many African governments are leading the way by allowing our drones to fly.”

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Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.

Bernie Sanders’ nine-point plan to overhaul America’s healthcare system

Bernie Sanders unveils bold plan to reform U.S. healthcare and address inequality.

15 dead and dozens injured after terrorist attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street

Tragedy strikes Bourbon Street as terrorist attack claims lives on New Year’s Day.

Billionaire wealth hits $10 trillion as Sanders warns of oligarchic rule

As the world’s wealthiest accumulate unprecedented riches, concerns mount over the impact of wealth inequality on democracy and society.

War Is Making Us Poor

The book presents unmistakable proof of the mess our country is in, and it points the finger at rampant, accelerating militarism.