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Rich country, poor people
Blog entry | May 23, 2012 - 10:47am

The only way out of Shabunda is to walk 350 km to Bukavu through the jungle or to fly. Residents do not have the money to fly. Many of them live and die without leaving Shabunda. Goods here can cost up to four times more than elsewhere in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Residents...

Comment | Technology
Technology
Egypt sentences 12 Coptic Christians to life in prison
Article | May 22, 2012 - 1:26pm
Comment | State Security Council
State Security Council
'New Alliance' on food security and nutrition in Africa
Article | May 21, 2012 - 11:25am
Comment | Africa
Africa
Gay is okay in Malawi?
Article | May 18, 2012 - 4:40pm
Comment | Social Issues
Social Issues
A breakthrough opportunity for global health
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 11:14am

NEW YORK – Every year, millions of people die from preventable and treatable diseases, especially in poor countries. In many cases, lifesaving medicines can be cheaply mass-produced, but are sold at prices that block access to those who need them.

Comment | World Health Organization
World Health Organization
Nigeria:A bus exploded
Article | May 17, 2012 - 7:35pm
Comment | XML
XML
Kony's commander captured by Ugandan troops
Article | May 15, 2012 - 3:35pm
Comment | Year of birth missing
Year of birth missing
EU interim trade agreement with southern African states enters into force
Article | May 14, 2012 - 4:33pm
Comment | Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
More than half of Europeans see corruption in business as widespread
Article | May 10, 2012 - 12:32pm

More than 60% of Europeans believed that corruption was widely spread in the business of their countries in 2011 says a recent study conducted by Gallup International.

Comment | United States
United States
UN observers in Syria under attack
Article | May 9, 2012 - 11:27pm
Comment | Western Asia
Western Asia
US invites African Leaders to join G8 Summit
Article | May 5, 2012 - 2:04am
Comment | Yayi Boni
Yayi Boni
Violence continues in Egypt
Article | May 5, 2012 - 1:54am
Comment | Western Asia
Western Asia