Berlin blockade 75 years on: how Russian occupation tactics in Ukraine echo Soviet actions in East Germany: A Soviet blockade of the three western sectors of Berlin started on June 24 1948. At that point, the city, like the rest of Germany, was split into areas of Russian, British, US and French control as part …
South Africa’s pact with Russia – and its actions – cast doubt on its claims of non-alignment: President Vladimir Putin, left, and President Cyril Ramaphosa in Sochi, Russia, in 2019. Sergei Chirikov/Pool/AFP via Getty Images. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This …
Three surprising reasons human actions threaten endangered primates: A baby chimpanzee enjoys his food. Michaela Pilch/Shutterstock Monkeys, apes and lemurs are cute, familiar and lovable. But an estimated 60% of all primate species are listed as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a network of environmental organisations. You’ve …
South Africa’s increasing water stress requires urgent informed actions: South Africa's water situation is a complex issue. Ab Rahman Awang / EyeEm / Getty Images Progress has been made since 2015 on a global scale in terms of increasing access to water of an acceptable quality and to sanitation services. But 2 billion people still …
Five actions to prepare African countries better for the next pandemic: COVID restrictions measures caused major disruptions to people's lives. Shutterstock Globally, cases of COVID-19 and related deaths are lower in June 2022 than they were at the beginning of the year. But the infection numbers are rising. Africa is no exception. The past two …
South Africa in the news: Australia live news update: CMO says we ‘don’t know’ about vaccine effectiveness against Omicron variant; Asic actions against Westpac: Follow all the day’s news. Queensland extending vaccine mandate 00:04 The Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an extension of the state’s vaccine mandates. Workers on …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Fiery early morning protest actions quelled in Durban and Verulam: Protesters who blockaded roads with burning debris and tyres in Durban’s Umgeni Road and in Verulam in the early hours on Monday morning were dispersed by community policing forum patrol members and …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ethiopia reports 785 …
South Africa in the news: Woman seeking to exit hotel quarantine may leave tonight as two further actions launched: The second application has been brought by South African native and Irish resident Charlene Heyns, who returned to Ireland from South Africa on 9 April last. Power for Heyns, a healthcare worker based …: “South Africa” …
Inquiry into undercover police who had sexual relationships with their targets is finally underway – but can their actions ever be justified?: When Helen Steel was a young environmental activist in England in the 1990s, she was deliberately manipulated and deceived into having an intimate relationship with a man she knew as John Barker. Steel …
South Africa in the news: 5 Actions Needed Now to End Gender-Based Violence: According to UN projections, every three months lockdown measures continue, an additional 15 million cases of gender-based violence could be expected globally.: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘Put South Africa First’ Breeds Hate Toward Other Africans: Put South Africa First’ Breeds Hate Towar… …
South Africa in the news: Earth911 Reader: This Week’s Essential Sustainability News And Actions You Can Take: Ice shelves in Antarctica and Greenland are collapsing; Nature’s taking a beating; COVID recovery requires a new capitalism, and our actions you can take today.: “South Africa” – BingNews Thinking outside the Box – Eddie Cross: One of …
Slavery reparations: there’s little legal basis to make companies pay for historic actions: Pub owner Greene King's founder was connected to slavery. CC BY-SA Two major British businesses have said they will make undisclosed payments to black and minority ethnic groups to atone for their past owners’ involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Pub group …
Five actions Madagascar’s president must take to save country’s biodiversity: Sunset at Madagascar's avenue of the baobabs in Morondavo Chr. Offenberg/Shutterstock Madagascar is one of the world’s most special natural environments. It has droves of weird and wonderful species that are found nowhere else on earth. These include its many species of lemurs, chameleons, orchids …