Ross Harvey, South African Institute of International Affairs
The rhino horn auction in South Africa is a serious setback in the fight against poaching and the survival of wild rhinos. The chances of the horns remaining in the country are next to zero.
Swedish organist Anna von Hausswolff.
Anders Nydam
Other than church, the pipe organ is often perceived as belonging in horror movies. But there's more to the instrument that spans most musical genres.
The Rhodes Must Fall movement accused the University of Cape Town of having blood on its hands for investing in the mining company Lonmin.
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Universities have the power to transform society not just through how they operate their campuses, but also through how they invest their endowments and pensions funds.
Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe with her husband, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe.
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There is no basis in customary, conventional international law or domestic law for the spouse of a head of state to claim - as a right - some form of immunity when visiting a foreign state.
Plants and trees cool themselves and the surrounding environment like this building in Paris, France.
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Greening cities have a huge impact. The trees go beyond just lowering temperatures. They help decrease the demand for indoor cooling like air-conditioners saving money.
Women who don't get enough to eat while pregnant face a high risk of developing common mental illnesses like depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after giving birth.
A child’s exposure to violence can lead to lasting physical, mental, and emotional harm.
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Unhealthy food corporations use various tactics to undermine public health policies aimed at tackling the scourge of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and obesity.
Members from a local church mourn near a site where miners were killed during clashes at the Marikana mine in 2012.
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It is five years since the Marikana massacre in South Africa - a related musical unfortunately contributes to the amnesia about the traumatic incident.
Men who had to take responsibility for younger siblings growing up were not concerned about conforming to dominant ideas about manhood.
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About 60% of children in South Africa under 10 years don't live with their biological fathers. But research sheds light on those who despite the pressures remain involved in their children’s lives.
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba, needs more than the 14-point plan to revive the economy.
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Kanyiva Muindi, African Population and Health Research Center and Blessing Mberu, African Population and Health Research Center
Research in Kenya’s capital found average levels of hazardous solid and liquid particles in the air within households were three times more than the WHO recommended maximum level.
The scene of the Marikana massacre in South Africa that some have named the “Hill of Horror”.
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Five years on, no-one has been held to account for the Marikana massacre where 34 miners were shot dead by members of the South African Police Service in a single day.
Posters of various newspapers paying tribute after the death of former South African President Nelson in 2013.
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Some have suggested that the publisher and author of 'Mandela's Last Years' were simply attempting to cash in on the Mandela legacy. This is not a basis for the withdrawal of a book.
A canoe ride on a flooded street in Ajegunle, a densely populated area in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Although the number of children conceived through in vitro fertilisation born with abnormalities remains extremely low, a recent study in Kenya shows that the risk of genetic disorders is higher.
An addict prepares heroin in Lamu on the east coast of Kenya.
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The rise of the middle class in Africa is fuelling consumer economies and protection policies. But they tend to be disconnected from sustainability issues.
The price of rare coloured animals like the Golden Wildebeest have fluctuated wildly.
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Rare colour variants of hunted African species have been known for a long time. Trophy hunters seeking novelty might pay more to hunt these unusually coloured animals.
Law school and the legal profession present their own distinct challenges.
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The conventional view is that insecurity of land tenure results from the lack of a registered title deed which records the property rights of occupants of land or housing.
Illicit firearms and small weapons recovered during security operations being destroyed in Nairobi.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about weapons as part of development for Africa could have the opposite effect if conditions aren’t strict and democratic processes aren't followed.
Supporters of President Jacob Zuma reacting to the vote of no confidence proceedings in parliament.
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Unless parliament passes a motion of no confidence in him, which is not on the cards any time soon, Zuma's future depends on whether he's weakened in the African National Congress, not parliament.
