Conflict in the DR Congo: A Reflection From The Field.
One of the hindrances of the traditional vocabulary of war is that we talk about civilians and soldiers or armed actors as if they are clearly separated groups. Much of Congo is covered with lush, fertile, productive land; there is no reason that anyone should go without food in this country, no reason that there should be stunting and micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition common enough that you can walk through a village and point out all the children suffering from it.
Madagascar: From Drought to Flood & The Rise of Patriotism
By Rado Harintsoa Rakotosamimanana
While the continuing torrential rains fell down in the Capital and the surrounding cities, the south of Madagascar is experiencing drought and food insecurity.
Reinventing a New Model for Education in Rural Nepal
By Manoj Kr. Bhusal
A Public school in Western Nepal offers a new educational model that could significantly change Nepal's primary and secondary education systems.
ICT Transforming Africa, a New Report Says
A report on education, training and development in Africa shows that the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is beginning to have a...
