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– Analysing the prospect of expanding the Kasese Airfield into an international airport along with three others in Uganda and its implications for local communities, environmental conservation and the climate crisis –

The planned expansion of the Kasese Airfield in Uganda into a fully-fledged international airport is one of four proposed airport expansion projects aimed at boosting tourism in the country. The proposed expansion of the Kasese Airfield will impose negative impacts on local communities, particularly women in all their diversities, and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is in close proximity to the airstrip. Families in the vicinity have been forced to move and government compensation, when exists, is insufficient to buy equivalent land plots. The airport’s encroachment into the national park is set to cause further disturbances, exacerbating the risk of deadly human-wildlife interactions. The communities that will be affected by this expansion project and further consequences of tourism development in the area are already bearing the consequences of climate catastrophes such as annual flooding devastating the Kasese municipality.

To understand the drivers and implications of the Kasese airport expansion plan, we will look at how infrastructure development – such as airports – in Africa and elsewhere pave the way for many forms of extractivism, including those of tourism; and how such projects fuel gender-based and other human rights abuses and exacerbate the climate crisis, contributing to the devastation of ecosystems and putting human and non-human lives at risk. To raise awareness on the impacts of airports on communities as well as to learn successful strategies to oppose these projects, we listened to testimonies from those willing to share their stories of past and ongoing airport-related injustices and resistance cases. We hope this knowledge and inspiration can increase the support of Kasese’s communities in their struggle for justice and respect for their right to their lands and livelihoods.

Speakers:

Kwami Kpondzo is based in Togo and is African Coordinator and Coordinator of Extractive industries, Tourism and Infrastructures campaing at Global Forest Coalition.

Gabriela Vega Tellez lives in Texcoco in Mexico and is part of Coordinadora de Pueblos y Organizaciones del Oriente del Estado de México (in english, Coordinator of Peoples and Organisations of Eastern Mexico State), an organisation that has been actively involved in the resistance against the expansion of aviation in Mexico.

Edwin Mumbere lives in Uganda and is young environmental economist coordinating the Ugandan organisation Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment (CECIC) that has been vocal in denouncing the proposed expansion of the Kasese Airfield.

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The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has raised the alarm over an unhealthy practice of some Nigerians who pick face masks from rubbish dumps and sell them.

The Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, who raised the alarm at the PTF press briefing in Abuja, warned that such a practice would worsen the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

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Highlights:
-SECRETARY-GENERAL TO MEET WITH FRENCH PRESIDENT
-U.N. OFFICIALS SPEAK OUT AGAINST INCREASING VIOLENCE IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
-U.N. MISSION IN MALI CONDEMNS ATTACK ON TIMBUKTU BASE, CALLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PEACE DEAL
-U.N. KOSOVO ENVOY WARNS OF EROSION OF TRUST BETWEEN PRISTINA AND BELGRADE AFTER INFLAMMATORY STATEMENTS
-U.N., PARTNERS ASSIST 300,000 PEOPLE IN SYRIA’S RAQQA
-U.N. REFUGEE AGENCY WARNS OF DETERIORATING CONDITIONS IN YEMEN
-SENIOR U.N. OFFICIAL URGES INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF MEXICAN JOURNALIST
-TWENTY PEOPLE FEARED DEAD IN MEDITERRANEAN – U.N. REFUGEE AGENCY
-3,000 ADOLESCENTS DIE EVERY DAY FROM PREVENTABLE CAUSES – U.N.-BACKED REPORT
-U.N. TORTURE PREVENTION BODY URGES BOLIVIA TO IMPROVE MONITORING OF DETENTION PLACES
-IRAQ PAYS FULL U.N. DUES

Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/conte....nt/ossg/noon-briefin

This week on What's New? we meet the fierce Nigerian 11-year-old who has declared war on litter in Lagos. Donkeys have been a vital part of African agriculture for years, but did you know their numbers are falling? We find out what's being done to save them around the continent. We'll also be meeting rapper Base One, and discovering what inspires his music

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Abstract: Why do Chinese-funded and constructed projects that are similar in nature develop into starkly different trajectories in different African states? This question sheds light on the varying state capacity of developing countries. Divergent from existing structural explanations that stress the external agency and institutional explanations that emphasise bureaucratic capacity, I propose a political championship theory to explain variances in developing states’ capacity to deliver functional infrastructure projects. I argue that perceived threats from competitive elections engineer leader’s commitment to developmental project. When the leader has strong authority, they build a coalition to push for the implementation, leading to high effectiveness. To empirically examine the political championship theory and two competing theories: the external agency and the bureaucratic capacity arguments, I trace the process of two Chinese-funded and -constructed railway projects: the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya and the Addis-Djibouti Railway in Ethiopia. I rely on over 180 interviews conducted during field research from 2015-2019 in Kenya, Ethiopia, and China. This research contributes to the theoretical debate on state capacity by emphasizing individual agency within structural and institutional constraints, a previously understudied area in state capacity. The thorough documentation of two Chinese-sponsored projects in Africa also contributes to the understanding of Chinese infrastructure projects in developing countries in general.


Bio: Yuan Wang is a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia-Harvard China and the World program. Her research interest is African state effectiveness, China’s economic and political engagement with Africa, and the Belt and Road Initiative. Her book project investigates why Chinese-financed and -constructed develop into starkly different trajectories in different African countries. Her work has appeared in Comparative Politics, Economic History of Developing Regions, etc.
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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:
- Secretary-general's travels
- African Union Summit
- Mali, Ethiopia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ukraine
- Myanmar
- Secretary-general /Afghanistan
- Security Council/ Libya
- Closure on Monday
- Press Briefing on Tuesday

SECRETARY-GENERAL'S TRAVELS

The Secretary-General will be heading to Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday to attend the Stockholm+50 conference, which is being convened by the United Nations and co-hosted by the governments of Sweden and Kenya. The meeting will take place five decades after the 1972 landmark UN Conference on the Human Environment which led to the creation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The meeting will also provide leaders with an opportunity to draw on 50 years of multilateral environmental action to secure a better future for a healthy planet.

The Secretary-General will urge countries to embrace the human right to a clean, healthy environment for all people, everywhere – especially poor communities, women and girls, indigenous people, young people and generations to come.

On the margins of the conference, he will meet with representatives of the Stockholm+50 Youth Task Force.

During his visit, he will also meet with Prime Minister of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson, as well as His Majesty, Carl XVI Gustaf, the King of Sweden, and Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess Victoria, and other high-level officials.

He will also meet with members of the UN High-level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism.



AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

As we mentioned to you yesterday, the Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, is in Malabo, in Equatorial Guinea, where today he spoke at the opening of the African Union Extraordinary Humanitarian Summit and Pledging Conference. Mr. Griffiths is representing the Secretary-General there.

In his address, Mr. Griffiths said that many of the struggles Africa faces are driven by forces far beyond the continent, including conflicts, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the spiraling cost of commodities.

He noted that millions of people on the continent are being pushed to the edge of survival.

Tomorrow, also in Malabo, the head of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, Vladimir Voronkov, will represent the Secretary-General at the opening session of the AU Extraordinary Summit on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government.

In his remarks, Mr. Voronkov is expected to say that terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaida and Da’esh, as well as their affiliates, have intensified attacks in Africa, killing and wounding innocent civilians and aggravating inter-communal tensions.

He will reiterate the UN’s commitment to continue to work with the African Union and African Member States to tackle the threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism, in compliance with human rights and the rule of law.

His full remarks will be posted tomorrow on the website of the Office of Counter-Terrorism.



MALI

Following his activities in Equatorial Guinea, the Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths will be in Mali starting tomorrow. He is expected to meet with Government officials and representatives of the humanitarian and donor communities. Mr. Griffiths will see humanitarian projects and meet with impacted communities in Mali.

As we have mentioned, the humanitarian situation in the country has significantly deteriorated as a result of conflict and intercommunal clashes.

Today, 7.5 million men, women and children – or one in four Malians – require humanitarian assistance. The level of needs is higher than at any point since the beginning of the crisis in 2012.

For example, 1.8 million people will need food assistance this year – that’s an increase of 51 per cent compared to last year.

Humanitarian funding has steadily decreased over the past years, even though the needs have increased. As of now, the revised requirement of $685.7 million sought to assist 5.3 million people this year and is only 11 per cent funded.

On 17 May, the UN Central Emergency Respond Fund (CERF) announced a Rapid Response allocation of $8 million targeting food security and nutrition.

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Over in South Africa and the country's electricity crisis came under the spotlight during president Jacob Zuma's state of the nation address last week. The president spoke about the ongoing nuclear program during his address, as part of the integrated resource plan to meet the country's requirements.[TAKE: Map] Angelo Coppola reports on another part of that plan

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Ghana's government has launched a National AfCFTA Policy Framework and Action Plan that is geared toward the harmonisation of existing laws, programmes, policies, and regulations to boost Ghana’s trade with Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).


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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:
- South Sudan
- Horn of Africa/Children
- North-East Nigeria
- Eswatini
- Rohingya Refugees
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
- Financial Contribution

SOUTH SUDAN
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today said it is concerned about the safety and security of thousands of civilians who are caught up in recent clashes between rival armed groups in Upper Nile State. UNMISS noted that fighting in and around Tonga town that began on 14 August has displaced over 15,000 people, while flooding is hindering their access to humanitarian aid and safer areas. So far, more than 200 of the displaced persons have sought refuge at the UN Protection of Civilians site in Malakal, which is the capital of Upper Nile State. Many children are reported to be missing or separated from their families.
To help address the situation, the UN Peacekeeping Mission is engaging with the impacted communities, and also with the Government and local authorities, to quell tensions and support efforts towards a peaceful solution. Furthermore, UNMISS is supporting the movement of humanitarian organizations and deploying additional peacekeepers to the UN Protection site to increase security and mitigate the risk of spillover fighting.
The UN Mission calls on all parties to respect international law and safeguard freedom of movement for humanitarian organizations in Upper Nile area.

HORN OF AFRICA/CHILDREN
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today said that children in the Horn of Africa and in the Sahel could die in devastating numbers unless urgent support is provided, as severe malnutrition and the risk of water-borne disease collide. Catherine Russell, the head of UNICEF warns that across the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, millions of children are just one disease away from catastrophe.
The Agency says that the number of drought-hit people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia without reliable access to safe water rose from 9.5 million in February of this year to 16.2 million in July, putting children and their families in increased danger of contracting illnesses like cholera and diarrhoea. According to the WHO’s latest data, already, more children die as a result of unsafe water and sanitation in the Sahel than in any other part of the world.

NORTH-EAST NIGERIA
In north-east Nigeria, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today said that the number of severe acute malnutrition cases being admitted to treatment facilities has risen by over 30 per cent compared to the same period - January to July - last year. With the lean season underway, up to 4.1 million people are projected to face acute food shortages in the north-east and the malnutrition situation is quickly deteriorating.
OCHA says that some 8.4 million people in the north-eastern states will need humanitarian aid in 2022.
In the first quarter of 2022 the UN, along with its partners, have reached 1.8 million people with assistance in the north-east. 1.3 million people received water, sanitation and hygiene assistance and nearly 50,000 benefited from services to address gender-based violence.
OCHA warns that without immediate funding, the situation could deteriorate sharply over the coming weeks marking the peak of the lean season.
The 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), requiring $1.1 billion, is currently only 37 per cent funded.

Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/conte....nt/noon-briefing-hig