Tag: africa

The bedrocks of democracy are under threat worldwide, as a recent report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) reveals. This comprehensive study highlights alarming trends of declining democracy in many nations. From compromised elections to infringements on fundamental rights like freedom of expression and assembly, democracy is facing serious challenges, said the report--The Global State of Democracy 2023: The New Checks and Balances.

Despite the persistent threat of poaching, African rhino populations have shown a promising increase, with an estimated 23,290 rhinos on the continent by the end of 2022, marking a 5.2% growth from the previous year.

While the estimated total population of wild lions in Africa ranges between 20,000 and 25,000 individuals, a concerning number of them reside in small, fragmented populations that are at risk of disappearing. For instance, nearly half of the 25 African countries where lions still roam have fewer than 250 individuals, and eight of these nations have only one remaining wild lion population. What's more, less than half of the 62 known wild African lion populations consist of over 100 lions.

The upcoming G20 Summit is poised to make history by transforming into the G21, as India has proposed the inclusion of the African Union (AU) as a full member.

A UNFPA report reveals the systemic racial abuse experienced by women and girls of African descent in healthcare systems globally, increasing their risk of maternal mortality. The mistreatment includes verbal and physical abuse, denial of quality care, and refusal of pain relief. The report emphasizes that justice and equality can only be achieved by addressing the mistreatment and providing respectful and compassionate care to Afro descendent women. It calls for the collection of robust health data by race and ethnicity, the elimination of racist ideology in medical training, and the establishment of policies to end abuse and mistreatment.

About 600 million children lack safely managed drinking water, of which ten countries are in Africa where 190  million children lack such...

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The rare African Glaciers will soon disappear in two decades, signalling the threat of imminent and irreversible change to the Earth system and leading...

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Most of you might have thought of Africa or Asia having the largest plant species. Well, a new study has shown that Latin America...