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IOM wants migrants' voices to be heard, urges end to bias
November 30, 2011The International Organization for Migration (IMO) says migrants' voices must be heard, because “there are too often biased, polarized and negative debate on migration.”
In a new World Migration report, the IOM says although people in the world now live in an era of the greatest human mobility ever recorded in history,” it remains one of the most misunderstood issues of our time.”
Citizens fear Gbagbo handover to ICC could stall reconciliation
November 30, 2011As former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo is placed behind bars at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, reports from Abidjan say many Ivorians have expressed concern and outrage over the move, while others hail it.
COP 17 climate change confab opens, Africa "victim and actor"
November 28, 2011South African President Jacob Zuma officially opened the UN climate change conference, COP17 in the city of Durban on Monday.
COP17 is the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Togo Gov’t Urges Environmental Audits, Protection
November 25, 2011The Togolese government plans to improve upon the preservation of its environment.
Niger: 6m people threatened by food crisis, children in danger
November 21, 2011Six million people in Niger "might be affected by a new looming food crisis," as up to 23% of children under 2 years of age severely under nourished, Stefanie Conrad, Plan International West Africa's Deputy Regional Director told WADR in an interview on Monday.
S.Leone harnessing its bioenergy capacity--ethanol plant launched
November 14, 2011Sierra Leone is moving gradually into harnessing its renewable energy capacity, with the launch recently of the Makeni Ethanol power plant in the north of the country.
Africa's road crashes: 2nd leading cause of death for ages 5-44--UN
November 11, 2011The Second African Road Safety Conference is underway in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, with a warning that road accidents are robbing Africa of its young future human resources
Outcry in Nigeria against pollution from waste
November 10, 2011The huge stockpile of solid waste is defacing Nigerian cities. With the continuous discharge of industrial wastes into streams and rivers, the situation has virtually got out of hand.
Calls for unified African agenda at Durban climate change confab
November 6, 2011Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in South Africa (COP-17) later this month, a call has been made for a set of decisions that address issues of equity and justice.
Africa’s hope for cheaper electricity: Renewable energy
November 3, 2011By Frank Sainworla,Jr/WADR News
With Africa’s abundance sun and the availability of biomass, there is said to be huge potential for developing renewable energy to power the continent’s industries and rural communities.
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