DR Congo’s curbs on cobalt spark squeeze in vital battery element

A shortage of the raw material has sent Chinese smelters scrambling to find alternatives

Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness Leading global brands including Amazon, Ericsson and Sony are “likely” to have sourced minerals linked to a militia accused of widespread sexual violence, summary executions and torture, a new investigation claims. The companies allegedlybut unknowingly, acquired coltan smuggled from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that are occupied...

By Mark Townsend

Asia on Ebola alert: could virus slip through region’s defences?

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising an uncomfortable question for Asian governments: could the virus travel through the region’s airports before health systems detect it? While experts say the risk of a major outbreak in Asia remains low, the latest flare-up has renewed scrutiny of whether hospitals, contact tracers and border surveillance systems remain ready after years of post-Covid fatigue and strained global health funding. Khoo Yoong Khean, deput...

By Ushar Daniele

A Woman In-Charge Of UN? Candidates Say "After 80 Years, About Time"

Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are all standing to succeed Antonio Guterres.

A woman in charge of the U.N.? Candidates feel it’s about time.

Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are all standing to take over as secretary-general of the organization.

Candidates for UN’s top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

everal candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and bolstering the organisation through reforms during a debate in Geneva on Tuesday. Four of the five candidates to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who completes his second five-year term at the […]

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

President of the Republic of Malta: Let us protect the United Nations from efforts to destroy it

(ANSA) - LA VALLETTA, 09 GIU - "We must protect the United Nations from the efforts of those who want to destroy it." This was one of the most significant passages from the speech delivered by the President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, who last night attended the reception marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic (postponed by nearly a week to avoid overlapping with Malta’s May 30 election) organized by the Italian Embassy in the halls of the Dragonara Resort w...

By ANSA

Lagos issues hotels, clubs, establishments preventive hygiene guidelines against Ebola outbreak

The Lagos State Government urged operators of high-density public venues, including hotels, nightclubs, event centres, lounges and restaurants to lead efforts to prevent possible Ebola transmission. The post Lagos issues hotels, clubs, establishments preventive hygiene guidelines against Ebola outbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Emmanuel Agbo

Meet the Three Women Running to Become the UN’s First Female Secretary-General

Meet the three prominent women – Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa – who are running to become the UN’s first female Secretar Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-the-three-women-running-to-become-the-uns-first-female-secretary-general/

By Punch Newspapers