Libya: UN voices extreme concern at worsening humanitarian situation in Benghazi: The United Nations is extremely concerned by the continued worsening humanitarian situation in Ganfouda area in the Libyan city of Benghazi due to increased hostilities over the past week, a senior UN aid official in the North African country said today. “I am extremely worried by the … [Read more...] about Libya: UN voices extreme concern at worsening humanitarian situation in Benghazi
Voices
Time for Africa to push for global south voices at the UN decision making table | The Conversation
Time for Africa to push for global south voices at the UN decision making table: Heads of state and their representatives at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York. Reuters/Lucas JacksonHeads of states and governments have been meeting for the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The main themes under discussion were: the … [Read more...] about Time for Africa to push for global south voices at the UN decision making table | The Conversation
South Africans have made their voices heard. Now what for local councils? | The Conversation
South Africans have made their voices heard. Now what for local councils?: Election officials scan voters' identity documents during South Africa's local government elections in Umlazi, Durban. Reuters/Rogan WardMany local authorities in South Africa, including the large metropolitan councils of Nelson Mandela Bay, Johannesburg and Tshwane, will see some form of … [Read more...] about South Africans have made their voices heard. Now what for local councils? | The Conversation
Film Screening & Live Music: WHEN VOICES MEET; SHARON KATZ & The PEACE TRAIN
Film Screening & Live Music: WHEN VOICES MEET; SHARON KATZ & The PEACE TRAIN A South Africa Event on 2016-04-24 16:00:00 At 4 PM we will be screening the much-laurelled 2015 film, When Voices Meet; followed by a dinner break at the Towne Crier (charged separately) or at home; after which, at 7:30 PM we will present Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, who were featured in the … [Read more...] about Film Screening & Live Music: WHEN VOICES MEET; SHARON KATZ & The PEACE TRAIN
Voices of the poor are missing from South Africa’s media | The Conversation
A typical community protest over the delivery of basic services in South Africa. A study shows protesters often resort to violence to attract attention. Reuters/Mike HutchingsPoor communities in South Africa feel that their voices are not heard and their issues not taken seriously by the media. This is clear in the findings of an international research project on the role of … [Read more...] about Voices of the poor are missing from South Africa’s media | The Conversation
