By Global Issues A lack of job opportunities is the leading factor driving people to join fast-growing violent extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report released by the UN Development Programme on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Lack of jobs, the main driver of violent extremism in sub-Saharan Africa: UNDP”, on globalissues.org […]
By Global Issues BOA VISTA, Brazil, Feb 06 (IPS) – Roraima, the northernmost state of Brazil, on the border with Guyana and Venezuela, is undergoing an energy transition that points to the dilemmas and possible solutions for a safe and sustainable supply of electricity in the Amazon rainforest. Read the full story, “Video: Roraima in […]
By Global Issues HAMBURG, Germany, Feb 06 (IPS) – The decision of Germany and other NATO states to supply modern battle tanks and other armoured infantry vehicles to Ukraine takes the West’s involvement in the war to a new level. Read the full story, “Sleepwalking into Escalation”, on globalissues.org → Source: Sleepwalking into Escalation