In some West African communities, age and magico-religious beliefs have a huge role to play in a woman’s independence.
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The deal between the DRC and the Chinese company Sicomines didn’t take into account how the Congolese people would benefit.
In Ghana vigilante groups are formed to act on behalf of political parties.
There are limits to what charities can do now about past donors who are accused of morally reprehensible behavior.
China is funding global infrastructure projects to expand its influence and capacity for economic growth.
A military confrontation between Uganda and Rwanda remains implausible. But the stand-off between the two countries is reminiscent of the worst days between them.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new leader Felix Tshisekedi is being undermined by the outgoing regime of Joseph Kabila.
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The US president’s tweet declaring the US would recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian territory was unexpected and will do nothing for regional stability.
Kenya needs a national strategic environmental assessment which focuses on the use of sand for large scale construction.
New research shows that the treatment of drug resistant-TB can be reduced from the current duration of 20 to 24 months to less than a year.
While the international conservation community unites against the captive breeding of big cats in South Africa, the government stalls.
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Our new research has discovered what gives human sperm the strength to succeed in the race to fertilise the egg – and it’s all to do with their tails.
High poverty levels mean people lack access to land and work and they are often driven to settle in zones that are exposed to natural hazards.
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