The obsession with profit maximization is harmful. But what is adequate profitability?

Mobile phones are transforming the African continent, improving commerce but bringing spam.

Why didn't Obama raise sensitive human rights issues while visiting China? Maybe because he couldn't afford to do so in the midst of America's decline.

For Urgen Tenzin, the United States and Western powers have a “moral obligation” towards democracy and human rights. He is disappointed by the US president’s visit to Asia. Too concerned about the economic crisis, the US leader did not defend democratic values. Japan has been able to reconcile development and protection of individual liberties.

It is time to address the killing fields of the Congo.

The Kenya Forest Services is evicting squatters in the Mau Forest out of concern for the loss of forest cover: down 25% in 10 years.

Vague consensus on economic problems, climate change, the North Korean nuclear problem and cooperation. The issue of human rights almost absent. Obama hopes for a resumption of talks with the Dalai Lama and says that "Tibet is an integral part of China." China "godfather" of U.S. debt.

Cardinal Napier fears that the FAO does not realize what are the real problems Africans face with regard to nutrition. He also expressed concern over decriminalization of prostitution requested by FIFA - the world soccer organization.