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Jane Salanda holding some sorghum, the only crop that survived the drought. Opinion by Simplex Chithyola Banda (lilongwe, malawi) Friday, June 21, 2024 Inter Press Service LILONGWE, Malawi, Jun 21 (IPS) – After El Niño-induced floods and devastating drought, roughly two in five people in Malawi – a country of some 20 million people – are…
Credit: Alain Pitton/NurPhoto via Getty Images Opinion by Andrew Firmin (london) Thursday, June 20, 2024 Inter Press Service LONDON, Jun 20 (IPS) – The violence that rocked New Caledonia last month has subsided. French President Emmanuel Macron has recently announced the suspension of changes to voting rights in the Pacific island nation, annexed by his country…
A map of fake solutions shows projects with climate-friendly intentions or appearances but with counterproductive social and environmental impacts. Indigenous communities are one of the most affected population sectors. Credit: Platform for Climate Justice by Humberto Marquez (caracas) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service CARACAS, Jun 14 (IPS) – Government and private initiatives and programmes…
Osnir da Silva Rubez prepares the furrows that will take water from the São Francisco river to irrigate his crops in the Brazilian Semi-arid ecoregion. He refuses to join the local drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation system, which is more efficient in water use, fertilisation and soil protection. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS by Mario Osava (juazeiro,…
Reclaiming the narrative in African philanthropy is not just about changing perceptions; it is about shifting power and fostering a more inclusive and equitable approach to development. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Tafadzwa Munyaka (new york) Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, May 28 (IPS) – In recent years, the African philanthropy landscape has…