Climate change could spark ‘global systemic crisis’, scientists warn
A failure to get to grips with climate change and associated problems, from ecosystem collapse to worsening water and food shortages, is the most severe and probable threat facing humanity,…
African slum map exposes true scale of urban poverty
Urban scientists on Wednesday launched the first digital map of Africa’s sprawl of slums to expose the true scale of urban poverty and bring services to millions of people. The…
LGBT+ people Still Face Legal Hurdles, 68 Countries Criminalise Act
It is still a crime to have same-sex relations in 68 countries, according to a global review published on Wednesday by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and…
TV Host’s Demonstration On How to Abuse Women Sparks Outrage in Cameroon
A television show that featured a demonstration of how to physically abuse your wife has sparked outrage in Cameroon and calls for an end to impunity in a country…
Kenya Loses $1.3bn Yearly to LGBT+ Discrimination -Report
Discrimination against sexual minorities in Kenya is costing the country up to $1.3 billion annually, a report by a coalition of global businesses said, attributing the losses to missed tourism…
Countries Must Agree Strict Rules On ‘Killer Robots’ in Future Wars
Countries must agree strict rules on “killer robots” – autonomous weapons which can assassinate without human involvement, a top Red Cross official has said, amid growing ethical concerns…