The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe as crises across the Middle East and other regions continue to escalate. The UN's emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, says conflict is costing the world one-billion USD a day, even as billions are still needed to save millions of lives. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more.

The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe as crises across the Middle East and other regions continue to escalate. The UN's emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, says conflict is costing the world one-billion USD a day, even as billions are still needed to save millions of lives. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more.

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UN Warns of Humanitarian Catastrophe as Global Conflicts Escalate

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Ghanaian leaders to uphold international legal protections that guarantee the rights to equality, non-discrimination, freedom of expression, and privacy for all citizens. This appeal follows the reintroduction of a draconian bill targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. While Ghana's parliament passed a version of the bill in February 2024, it lapsed without the approval of then-President Nana Akufo-Addo, who maintained that he would not allow the country to "backslide" on human rights. Channel Africa Reporter Sisi Segalo spoke to Researcher and LGBT Rights Specialist at Human Rights Watch Larissa Kojoue about this bill

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Ghanaian leaders to uphold international legal protections that guarantee the rights to equality, non-discrimination, freedom of expression, and privacy for all citizens. This appeal follows the reintroduction of a draconian bill targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. While Ghana's parliament passed a version of the bill in February 2024, it lapsed without the approval of then-President Nana Akufo-Addo, who maintained that he would not allow the country to "backslide" on human rights. Channel Africa Reporter Sisi Segalo spoke to Researcher and LGBT Rights Specialist at Human Rights Watch Larissa Kojoue about this bill

Human Rights Watch Urges Ghana to Protect LGBT Rights

South African Minister at the Department of Internatioanal Relations, Ronald Lamola has called on the United Nations Security Council to prioritize lives over geopolitical preferences. This comes as tension in the Middlle East between Iran, Israel and the United States escalates. Lamola condemned all parties involved in the war saying they are violating the UN charter as South Africa prepares to host the Southern African  Development Community - SADC Council of Ministers in Pretoria for the next two days. Thuto Ngobeni reports.

South African Minister at the Department of Internatioanal Relations, Ronald Lamola has called on the United Nations Security Council to prioritize lives over geopolitical preferences. This comes as tension in the Middlle East between Iran, Israel and the United States escalates. Lamola condemned all parties involved in the war saying they are violating the UN charter as South Africa prepares to host the Southern African &nbsp;Development Community - SADC Council of Ministers in Pretoria for the next two days. Thuto Ngobeni reports.

South Africa Calls for Diplomacy as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Zambia is marking Youth Day today, a day dedicated to recognising the contribution of young people to the country's development and future leadership. With young people making up a significant share of the population, the day also shines a spotlight on the opportunities, challenges and role of youth in shaping Zambia's future. To reflect on the significance of the day and the importance of youth participation in national development, I'm joined now by Damiano Mabingo, a Zambian award-winning writer, Model United Nations alumnus and young politician.

Zambia is marking Youth Day today, a day dedicated to recognising the contribution of young people to the country's development and future leadership. With young people making up a significant share of the population, the day also shines a spotlight on the opportunities, challenges and role of youth in shaping Zambia's future. To reflect on the significance of the day and the importance of youth participation in national development, I'm joined now by Damiano Mabingo, a Zambian award-winning writer, Model United Nations alumnus and young politician.

UN Warns of Humanitarian Catastrophe as Global Conflicts Escalate

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