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Nepali Students in New York Call for Government Accountability

Demonstrators aimed to remind Nepalis everywhere that they have to take an active role in holding their government accountable for its promises. By Alice Speri.

Policymakers Must Act Now on Youth Opportunities

Failure to create better opportunities for the youth to gain better education and access to health care will result in increased social and economic frustrations. By Unisa Dizo-Conteh.

The Youth in Sierra Leone

President Obama's speech in Ghana, directed at all of Africa, resounded especially with the large population of young people in Sierra Leone and aligned with their objectives. By Unisa Dizo-Conteh

Berklee College to Audition and Interview African Musicians

The Africa Scholars Program, founded by president Roger Brown, is designed to create opportunities for gifted African musicians who lack the financial resources to study at Berklee.

The Pros and Cons of the Albanian Parliamentary Elections

Whoever wins the election, it will bring major changes in the country. On one side there are the slow but steady reforms of the Democratic Party. On the other side are the radical changes espoused by the Socialist Party.
By Ledion Krisafi.

International Green Summit to be Held in Portugal

The summit will connect activists, advocates, organizations, policy makers, practitioners, innovators, businesses and green leaders from around the globe to promote a healthy sustainable planet.

Documenting an Uprising, a Photographer is Charged with a Murder Coverup

The death of a freelance journalist, on Oct. 27, 2006, sparked an international outcry against the violence in southern Mexico. Gustavo Vilchis had been photographing the conflict when the killing occurred. By Mari Hayman.

Top Ten Stories of 2008

Despite a widespread sense of optimism due to Barack Obama's election, 2008 was a year of turmoil, especially in the global financial arena. Top ten news lists were dominated by stories that dealt with different aspects of the worldwide economic meltdown.

Dr. Peter Piot: An Accomplished Global Health Diplomat

In his 13-year tenure as executive director of UNAIDS, Dr. Piot was a key figure in the global mobilization against H.I.V./AIDS. By Chinua Akukwe.