Africa: When the Truth Becomes a Lie – What Trump’s Election Means for the World As We Know It: [IPS] New York — On the day following the US election, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres issued a brief statement commending the people of the United States for their active participation in the democratic process. He wisely omitted to mention that the election of Donald J. Trump – who attempted to overturn the people’s mandate by inciting an insurrection in 2020 – is a major setback for the UN’s worldwide quest to advance human rights and the rule of law. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: UN Climate Summit Needs Action – Not a COP-Out: [IPS] United Nations — The Paris Agreement on climate change is a decade old this month. While there has been progress – with new net zero pledges and new technological solutions, we are still grappling with the reality that global temperatures continue to soar. 2023 was the hottest year ever on record. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: UN Launch First-Ever Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility at World Urban Forum: [UNEP] The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN-Habitat, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the first-ever Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM) at the World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt, marking a significant milestone in ensuring a just transition in the transport sector. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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