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Africa's Women Turn 50
Fifty years into African independence, African women still face a much more challenging existence than men, with significant political, social and economic changes needed for gender equality.
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Interview with Kumi Naidoo
The Greenpeace executive director talks about connections between the environment, poverty, peace, and how the interconnectedness of these issues can drive civil society.
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World Cup Crime in South Africa
While South Africa boasts understandable pride and excitement to be hosting the World Cup, its citizens are fearful. An already disordered country will see crime escalate substantially when the crowds arrive.
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Conflict Minerals: the New Blood Diamonds
Hundreds of millions of dollars flow into resource-rich areas such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, but that money goes to corrupt rebel forces who abuse and exploit their own people.
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Blood Diamonds: Still Bloody
After its civil war, Sierra Leone was able to get the brutality of its diamond trade under control. The rest of Africa, for the most part, has not shared its success.
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Somalia's Last Chance
The state of affairs in Somalia, though still volatile and deeply troubled, is showing signs of improved political inclusion, and the country could benefit from more engaged foreign involvement.
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