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The approach proposed by the US to deal with trade disputes will marginalise developing countries.
Street vending is a popular economic activity in Accra.
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Street sales are a source of jobs, income and survival for the urban poor in Ghana.
Somali soldiers at a military training given by the Turkish Armed Forces in Mogadishu.
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The persistence of the Al-Shabaab terror group has convinced Turkey it needs to provide more active military support in Somalia.
John Hlophe has become the first judge to be impeached in democratic South Africa.
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John Hlophe’s impeachment sets an example to other members of the judiciary who may feel tempted to abuse their power.
Digital infrastructure is key to the development of Africa.
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In sub-Saharan Africa, most governments welcome China’s investment in digital infrastructure.
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Citizens in South Africa’s industrial heartland use too much water, the city wastes way too much and there is too much theft of drinking water.
Polluting cooking fuels are still preferred in parts of Africa.
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Dust and traffic pollution add to the health hazard posed by some cooking fuels.
Inequalities persist in the field of academic human geography.
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The cycle of opportunity and prestige for historically advantaged institutions leaves historically Black institutions on the back foot.
L'utilisation des langues maternelles comme langues d'enseignement est devenue populaire dans de nombreuses régions d'Afrique.
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Même si ‘éducation bilingue peut améliorer les résultats d'apprentissage, il est important de tenir compte du contexte local.
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Healthy mothers mean healthy babies. Giving pregnant women cash grants could help prevent conditions such as stunting.
Sachet alcoholic drinks on display.
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The sachet alcoholic drinks ban in Nigeria can curb youth alcohol consumption. But government must improve enforcement and awareness strategies for success.
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Nous devons tous réaliser que les classements universitaires ne sont ni objectifs ni véridiques. Ils sont largement surestimés et renforcent les inégalités aux niveaux mondial, régional et national.
White-browed sparrow-weaver.
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The study shows that bird mothers can adjust egg size depending on their social conditions. This counters the idea that, with more help, mothers lay smaller eggs.
People wade over a road destroyed by flood in Tana River County, Kenya after a heavy rainfall.
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In African coastal communities, traditional knowledge helps residents to anticipate and prepare for potential flooding events.
Deepfakes pose serious dangers.
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Deepfakes are on the rise in South Africa and many people seemingly struggle to spot them.
The use of mother tongues as languages of instruction has become popular in many parts of Africa.
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Bilingual education can improve learning outcomes but it’s important to consider local context.
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Africa needs to advocate more aggressively for its own interests when it comes to negotiating debt terms.
A mother provides ‘kangaroo care’ for her premature baby in a paediatric ward in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
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Preterm babies born after 28 weeks can often survive with relatively simple medical care. Here is how.
Dairy cows are prone to getting udder infections.
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Kenya’s smallholder farmers aren’t using antibiotics properly, some are of poor quality and some antibiotics are being found in milk.
The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains look peaceful today - but 3.5 billion years ago the earth there was roiled by volcanoes.
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Cratons are pieces of ancient continents that formed billions of years ago.
A protester holds a placard reading ‘down with Ecowas’ during a rally in Bamako on 1 February 2024.
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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have much to lose if they cannot migrate to and from neighbouring countries in Ecowas.
Nigerian police officers detain a man during a political rally in Lagos on 21 February 2023.
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Youth migration, unemployment, proliferation of small arms and drugs are some of the drivers of violent crimes in Lagos.
Cover detail of the book Guerrillas and Combative Mothers.
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The interviews in this book offer firsthand insights into women’s participation in the armed struggle against apartheid.
South Sudan delegates sign a peace deal to end civil war in 2018.
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A major hurdle in South Sudan is the presence of detractors who could undermine the successful implementation of peace agreements.
People attend a demonstration to bring awareness to the mass ethnic cleansing of Amharas in Oromia region of Ethiopia in June 2022.
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The peace agreement was short-lived largely due to the absence of open and genuine commitments by both sides.