Africa
Why the UN is Liked In Africa, But Not So Much in the Middle East
Earlier this week, Gallup released the findings of a major global survey of 126 countries from 2007 to 2010, asking “do you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the leadership of the United Nations?” The results broke down along regional lines. Here’s why.
India’s New Promises To Africa
During the Second India-Africa Forum Summit last week in Ethiopia, Indian Prime Minister Singh promised significant support for African development. We take a look at what Indian engagement in Africa is shaping up to look like.
Cote d’Ivoire: From Protracted Crisis to Fast-Moving Conflict
Observers of the conflict in Côte d’Ivoire have been looking on with nervous anticipation as Laurent Gbagbo, the incumbent president who refuses to cede power, schemed and pulled every string to hang on to the presidency. The past week has seen the conflict escalate, as the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Putting the Financial Squeeze on Côte d’Ivoire’s Illegitimate Ruler
The cost of staying in power (about $150 million per month) is what many analysts believe will end up breaking Gbagbo’s hold on Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Waiting Game
The world – and Ivoirians – anxiously await for incumbent Laurent Gbagbo to run out of cash to maintain his illegitimate government.
Gabon’s Silent Struggle
In the West African country Gabon, protesters have taken to the streets and the government is suppressing the revolt. Sound familiar? Yet there is little to no coverage of these events. Why?
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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