By Luis Brizuela and Jorge Luis BañosHAVANA, Jan 11 2023 (IPS) Félix Morffi supports the energy needs of his home with the help of the sun, in some cases through handcrafted solutions that make the most of an alternative source that is abundant in Cuba, but still used very little. […]

Country: Burundi Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Through this CERF Rapid Response allocation, people among the most severely affected will receive food assistance, seeds, and agricultural inputs through two projects implemented by WFP and FAO.

To achieve a strong partnership with Africa, the U.S. administration will need to demonstrate that it is interested in Africa because the continent itself matters, not merely to address other U.S. international objectives. Djibouti Port. Credit: James Jeffrey/IPS By Philippe Benoit and Bayo OyewoleWASHINGTON DC, Jan 10 2023 (IPS)  President […]

US President Joseph R. Biden Jr.addresses the general debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session. September 2021. Credit: UN Photo/Cia Pak By Norman SolomonSAN FRANCISCO, USA, Jan 9 2023 (IPS) With 2023 underway, Democrats in office are still dodging the key fact that most of their party’s voters don’t […]

Photo: Pixabay/suju-foto  China is well known for its medicinal use of wild plants, a tradition that dates back thousands of years. These traditional Chinese medicines include many wild orchids, some quite showy. Typically, orchids are consumed alone or mixed with other herbs in tea or soup. The health benefits vary depending on species; […]