Situation in Haiti 60 armed members of the Ti Bwadòm gang attacked the commune of Bassin-Bleu on 18 September resulting in at least one death, ten kidnappings, and extensive destruction of public and private property. The commune of Kapenyen was attacked by the Kokorat San Ras gang on the night of 20-21 September. The attackers […]
The Hidden Toll of Maternal Mortality in Kenya
Reflections from Kenya’s high-level policy dialogue and civil society convening in Nairobi By Dr Margaret Lubaale and Lisa Mushega* Nairobi, Kenya | 30 September 2025 (IDN) — Behind every maternal death in Kenya is a family forever changed. Children lose their mothers, communities lose their leaders, and the country loses its potential. At a recent […]
Is the West accepting Azerbaijan to hold political prisoners?
By Benoit Lannoo* ANTWERP (Belgium) | 02 September 2025 (IDN) — For two years, at least twenty-three Artsakhis are jailed in Baku. Their crime: wanting to be what they are, namely Artsakhis. And what does the European Union do? Nothing! Today, it is Independence Day in Artsakh. But there is nothing to celebrate, since the […]
World Leaders Head to Sevilla to Renew Hope for Fulfilling the SDGs
By J Nastranis New York | 26 June 2025 (IDN) — With increasing debt burdens, declining investment, reduced aid, and growing trade barriers, world leaders are set to convene in Sevilla, 30 June-3 July, for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). Access to food, health, education, and water provides communities around the […]
How to Enable G20 To Address Major Challenges
By Danny Bradlow and Robert Wade* PRETORIA | LONDON | 16 May 2025 (IDN) — The G20 comprises 19 countries including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States and two regional bodies, namely the European Union […]
Situation report Horn of Africa: Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with UAE
Situation in Sudan (per 9 May) A series of drone strikes continued to hit Port Sudan throughout this week, some of which caused damage to key infrastructure points of the city, such as fuel depots and an electricity substation. Thursday marked the fifth consecutive day of assaults. Drone strikes also continued to hit Kassala. With […]
Trump’s First 100 Days an Assault on Rights
By Human Rights Watch WAHINGTON DC | 27 April 2025 (IDN) — The Trump administration’s first 100 days in office have been a relentless barrage of actions that violate, threaten, or undermine the human rights of people in the United States and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today. To illustrate the breadth and depth of […]
Wanted Diplomacy That Brings Collective Security to Europe, Ukraine, and Russia
By Jeffrey D. Sachs* This article was published in Common Dreams and is being republished with the author’s permission. NEW YORK | 7 March 2025 (IDN) — There should be little doubt about how a lasting peace can be established in Ukraine. In April 2022, Russia and Ukraine were on the verge of signing a […]
Sharp Divides as Parliamentarians Debate the Future of SDGs
By J Nastranis NEW YORK | 19 February 225 (IDN) — Parliamentarians gathered at UN Headquarters in New York haveunderscored the pressing need to reboot the 2030 Agenda. Some called for renewed commitment; others questioned whether the goals should be replaced entirely. But there was little consensus on solutions. “We are far behind from where […]
Monorails Connect Mountains to Markets in China
IFAD ROME | 20 December 2024 (IDN) —The steep mountainsides of Yunnan province are green with orchards that supply sweet mangoes to eager shoppers across China. But getting the fruit to markets in the valleys is not a straightforward matter. Most farm vehicles can’t navigate the terrain, leaving farmers to carry heavy baskets down steep […]