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Global South Leaders Redesigning International Cooperation More than 30 governments from the Global South have formed the Coalition of Governments on Global Public Investment to address a crisis in international …

Will U.S. Opposition to UN Socio-Economic Goals Play a Decisive Role in the Vote for Next Secretary-General? The United States faces renewed scrutiny over its potential use of the UN …

AI-Powered Surveillance Expands Across Africa, Raising Human Rights Concerns A rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled surveillance systems across Africa is raising significant concerns about violations of citizens’ freedoms and …

African Leadership and the Pursuit of Reparations: A Call for Coordinated Action The call for reparations for the enduring legacies of colonialism, enslavement, apartheid, and genocide continues to gain momentum …

AI and Nuclear Power: A Converging Future Fraught with Risk The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing unprecedented demands on global electrical grids, leading many to believe …

International Women’s Day 2026: A Global Alert on Justice and Equality As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, 2026, UN Women has issued a stark warning: justice systems worldwide …

The US/Israeli Bombing of Iran: A Case Study in Contempt for International Law By Jacqueline Cabasso and John Burroughs Oakland, California – March 4, 2026 – President Donald Trump’s authorization …

UN Marks Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Amidst Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations commemorated the anniversary with high-level debates …

Trump’s Immigration Policies and Their Impact on America’s Greatness Immigrants have historically been the backbone of American greatness—powering its economy, enriching its culture, and advancing its global leadership. Though, recent …

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Dies at 84: A Legacy of Civil Rights and Social Justice Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the American civil rights movement and a …