Smotrich announces new settlements in E1 of the West Bank, hindering the creation of a Palestinian state and accelerating annexation, defying international protests and support for the Palestinian cause, ignoring the possibility of a future state and land continuity between the occupied north and south.
The book ‘New Pathways to Creating Employment and Development in Africa’ analyzes structural transformation through ‘smokeless industries’ such as tourism, business services, agroprocessing, horticulture, ICT and modern transport, which promise employment, productivity and economic growth. It highlights the need for policies that develop basic infrastructure, labor training and competition, and recommends investing in education for young people.
In Africa, 22% of the active population undertakes entrepreneurship, with African women being the ones who undertake the most, although many businesses are in the informal sector. Structural and institutional barriers limit their growth.
Israel launches an assault on Gaza and demands the release of hostages, as the UN declares a shortage in the region. Hamas accepts a 60-day ceasefire with mediation from Qatar and Egypt, but Netanyahu insists on releasing all hostages in a single agreement and rejects phased proposals. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is critical, with high civilian mortality and half a million people in need.
La República Democrática del Congo es una oligarquía electoral competitiva donde el poder cambia entre una élite política estrecha a través de elecciones y negociaciones. Aunque tiene instituciones democráticas, la realidad muestra que los líderes violan regularmente la Constitución de 2006, lo que lleva a una falta de rendición de cuentas y democracia real. El sistema político es caracterizado por una falta de lealtad política y clivajes partidistas.
