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8/13/2019 News Spotlight

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South Sudans greatest humanitarian challenge: development

People in South Sudan are poor and the country remainsthe recipient of large-scale international assistance.

Notwithstanding improving education figures, only 10% of

children actually finish primary school, and fewer than 2%

are enrolled in secondary education. Limited government

capacity to deliver basic services means that a significant

portion of the population remains in need of food, healthcareand education provided by aid agencies.


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Theory: Rational Choice and Idealism

Problem:how we can continue to respond toemergencies without losing sight of longer-term

development needs

Solution: Addressing food security and breaking the

cycle of hunger requires investment in the right kind of

programmes.


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Insurgents Strike in Major Nigerian City

The authorities in northeastern Nigeria imposed a 24-hour

curfew around the regions main city on Monday after Islamic

militants staged an audacious attack apparently aimed at a

government air base, news reports said, describing the assault

as among the most dramatic in the insurgents campaign to

create an Islamic state.


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Theory: Balance of Power

Problem:Rampant militia attacks near the military bases

Solution: The government should have dialogue with

Boko Haram group to stop the terrorism that is happening

to their country because all of these things can be solve

through peaceful negotiation.


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Rebels, Anti-Rebels in the Central African Republic


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Theory: Geopolitics

Problem:Ongoing clash between the rebels and anti-

rebels in the region

Solution: The solution, based from the theory mentioned

is intervention in the Central African Republic. France,

once the colonizer of CAR is now trying to get in between

the two opposing forces and to protect the civilians, who

were becoming victims of human rights atrocities.


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Politically Adrift, Algeria Clings to Its Old Ways


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Theory: Contract or Compact Theory

Problem:President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has

not addressed the nation in more than a year and is

chair-bound since suffering a stroke in April. Since then,

he has held just three meetings with foreign dignitaries.

Outside a tight circle, no one is even sure if he still

speaks.

Solution: An election should be held- replace the current

President with a more capable and reliable one. Also, the

citizens must familiarized them with their rights through

education so they can empower themselves


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Behind the Problem of Conflict Minerals in DR Congo


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Theory: Capitalism

Problem:Mineral Ban in the Democratic Republic of

Congo: an unworkable solution to the problem of illegal

mining

Solution: First, they aim to re-establish legitimate control

over the mines. Second, more long-term, they aim to

regulate trade to prevent conflict minerals from reaching

the international market.


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Prison sentences for women as Egypt clamps down on protest


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Theory: Rational Choice/Expected Utility

Problem:Egyptian Government Policy on Protests

causes Unfair Treatment

Solution: Toning Down of the Harsh Policy and

Promotion of Peaceful Means of Communication


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Parliament in Somalia Votes to Remove Prime Minister


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Theory: Social Contract theory

Problem:The prime minister took office in October 2012,

and his administration has been repeatedly accused of

corruption and unauthorized transactions

Solution: They must impeach the Prime Minister to stop

the corruption that keeps their government very weak.

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