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There are several projects and initiatives that offer hope amid all the bad news about African science.
Social media presents a powerful platform for creating multiple stories about Africa.
A tougher security approach to terrorism may be counterproductive and could even potentially undermine the supremacy of civilian government in Indonesia.
Ghanaians respond positively to financial appeals from churches compared to how they respond to paying taxes. Here’s how, and why, Ghana’s government should learn from religious groups.
Recent stories in the media highlight the idea of suicide tourism to Switzerland. But what does that mean? How is the Swiss view of assisted dying different from the Canadian one?
Under some circumstances, people may feel wealthier than they actually are and this makes them psychologically more prone to increase their spending, as well as their borrowing.
Men can also be victims of honour-based violence and more needs to be done to help protect them.
The international condemnation of Israel’s violent response to the Gaza protests shows how misplaced its “Brand Israel” campaign has been.
In our ongoing Guide to the Classics series, we look at Heart of Darkness: the product of dark historical energies that continue to shape our contemporary world.
Malaysians voted for change in this month’s election. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s new administration now needs to deliver.
Displacing the EU’s border as far as possible from Europe: is this really a solution to mitigate the flow of migrants?
The beauty of rainwater harvesting is that anybody can do it.
What is Ireland voting on and why?
Improving livelihoods by exploring alternatives to wildlife trade would help to curb the poaching of threatened species like elephants.
Female teachers can act as role models who enhance girls’ motivation and learning outcomes.
Even if survival rates for very premature infants have improved, it’s dubious that there is a moral reason to lower the abortion limit.
Conspiracy theorists have an à la carte attitude to data and trust, so what can scientists do about it?
In the 1850s, the women’s dress reform movement advocated for a return to medieval design. The practice continues today.
The first people to make it to Australia could have navigated their way by sea crossing, reaching the north-west coastline of the island continent more than 50,000 years ago.
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