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Minister presses Africa for UN seat – Independent.ie

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Minister presses Africa for UN seat – National News, Breaking News – Independent.ie.

Ireland’s minister for overseas aid is to lobby African government ministers for support for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC).  Joe Costello will this week attend the African Union summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa as part of the drive to secure election to the influential body.

World Bank warns of ‘very difficult year’ – Americas – Al Jazeera English

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World Bank warns of ‘very difficult year’ – Americas – Al Jazeera English.

The World Bank has warned the international community to brace for slow growth and economic challenges in 2012, as the International Monetary Fund said it would seek an additional $500bn in lending resources to help mitigate the worsening financial crisis.

NIGERIA: Boko Haram displaced fear returning home

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IRIN Africa | NIGERIA: Boko Haram displaced fear returning home | Nigeria | Governance | Security | Urban Risk.

KANO, 19 January 2012 (IRIN) – Many of the tens of thousands of civilians who have fled their homes following a string of deadly attacks by “terrorist group” Boko Haram in northern Nigeria over recent weeks have not yet been able to return home – or been offered any shelter by the authorities.

COTE D’IVOIRE: Loss of relief aid could threaten fragile peace

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IRIN Africa | COTE D’IVOIRE: Loss of relief aid could threaten fragile peace | Cote d’Ivoire | Aid Policy | Food Security | Governance | Refugees/IDPs | Security.

 Nine months after fighting ended in Côte d’Ivoire, at least 15,000 displaced people are still in camps, many of the half million returnees require food aid, the groundwork for reconciliation in many parts of the west has not yet been laid – and aid workers are worried funding will dry up, threatening the fragile peace.

Pambazuka – Corruption in the independent African state

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Pambazuka – Corruption in the independent African state.

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