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The challenge for Africa lies not in a lack of ambition, but in ensuring that governance and accountability mechanisms are strong enough to translate commitments into results. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS Opinion by Françoise Uwumukiza Wednesday February 11, 2026 Inter-Press Office Africa has never lacked agricultural strategies. Since the launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development […]
The next election is not an existential event for the United States. Neither the one after that, nor the one after that. But that won’t stop American politicians from saying otherwise, or fear-ridden voters from believing them. For the past decade, our politics has been in the grip of a disease I call “The End […]
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Floods are rapidly emerging as a threat that endangers and undermines food security, health, infrastructure and economies in both the short and long term. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, us) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office URBANA, Illinois, USA, Feb 6 (IPS) – South Africa, Mozambiqueand Zimbabwe are currently experiencing severe flooding. […]
An artist in Colombia draws a picture of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Credit: UN Colombia/Jose Rios Source: UN News Opinion by the UN High Commission for Human Rights (Geneva) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office GENEVA, Feb 6 (IPS) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has launched a $400 […]
Close-up of a yellowfin tuna swimming in the sea. Credit: Freepik — EyeEm Opinion by James Alix Michel (Victoria, Seychelles) Tuesday February 3, 2026 Inter-Press Office VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 (IPS) – The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the entry into force of the High Seas Treaty […]
Readers discuss theft in London, the state of the soaps and overpayments to water investors (Photo: Getty Images) Do you agree with our readers? Share your thoughts on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments “Shame on you, Metroline,” says reader Bus driver Mark Hehir was fired for “bringing his company into disrepute” – […]
Gernot Döllner says Audi doesn’t need a truck, at least not now. An Audi version of the upcoming Scout Terra is not planned. A cool SUV is more likely. Audi is known for thinking outside the box, and the quirky A2 is probably the best example of Ingolstadt’s willingness to experiment. There was also a […]
Well-thought-out policy changes can limit spending pressures, while creating space for caring for the elderly and responding to economic shocks. Opinion by Rahul Anand (Washington DC) Tuesday January 27, 2026 Inter-Press Office WASHINGTON DC, Jan 27 (IPS) – Korea’s population is aging faster than almost any other country. That’s because people live longer than in […]
