‘Overpopulation’ Theory Challenged By African Writer
GINNEWS (GIN)–Togolese editor Mawuna Remarque Koutonin would like to make a few corrections in the widely held belief that Africa has a problem with overpopulation. First...
World’s poor trailing far behind rich in digital technology
UNITED NATIONS (IPS)– The world's developing nations, numbering over 130, are still lagging far behind the 34 rich industrialized countries in the...
China wows African leaders at Africa China CONFAB in Jo-Burg
GINNEWS (GIN)–At the recently concluded Forum on Africa and China Cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to be everywhere–shaking hands, holding one on ones, watching...
U.S. chemical contaminator eyes Africa for profit windfall
GINNEWS (GIN)–The Michigan-based Dow Chemical Co. has renewed its plans to increase sales of industrial products in sub-Saharan Africa while earning greater profits. “Dow is absolutely...
Profiteers selling ‘conflict diamonds’ from Central African Republic, despite ban
GINNEWS (GIN) - Since a coup d'etat and an extremely bloody aftermath, not much has improved in the Central African Republic and that suits the...
Barbados planning to replace queen as head of state
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state and replace her with a ceremonial president from the...
Judge dismisses UN, Haiti cholera lawsuit
(FinalCall.com) - A judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit on behalf of hundreds of thousands of Haitians infected with cholera has not deterred activists...
U.S. twists arms to help defeat resolution on Palestine
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) - The United States re-asserted its political and economic clout–and its ability to twist arms and perhaps metaphorically break...
Finally the International Decade for African Descendants begins
By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer- UNITED NATIONS - People of African descent still face racism in every nation, region and continent of the world, according to the...
UN torture committee calls on U.S. to promptly, effectively and impartially investigate police brutality
By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer- The United Nations Committee Against Torture recently released its findings calling on the United States government to completely investigate and prosecute police...