Society
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The shocking absence of Global South scholars in international journals
Analysis of four leading journals found that less than 3% of articles were by writers in the Global South. Scholars in the Global South* are ... -
Eritrea: History aside, what will peace mean for my loved ones?
Asmara’s feud with Ethiopia’s had a huge bearing on Eritreans in the country and diaspora. Now there’s peace, we have a lot of questions. ... -
“I saw myself as I giant”: Tackling a crisis of masculinity in Kenya
A Christian-infused programme urges prison inmates to look beyond traditional gender roles. But is a godly masculinity better than a toxic one? Kamiti Maximum ... -
Nigeria: Buhari under fire as deadly herder-farmer clashes continue
The government says it’s addressing the expanding conflict. But as the death toll rises, many see its actions as insufficient. With deadly clashes between ... -
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Meet the man trying to recreate Uber in CAR’s capital of Bangui. In the sun-drenched capital of Bangui, yellow cabs, 4x4s emblazoned with NGO ... -
Radicalisation in paradise: Tackling the growing threat in Mauritius
At a recent anti-LGBT demonstration, the well-known protest leader openly wore an Islamic State headband. One might not expect the island of Mauritius – ... -
Is Europe’s migration policy about to change?
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How tech can help win the fight against neglected tropical diseases
NTDs affect about 1.5 billion people. Digital technology could turbo-boost progress in combating them. Fabiano grew up close to a fast-flowing river that irrigates the ... -
Is food self-sufficiency making a comeback?
Qatar and Burundi have been forced to innovate due to political crises. But the rest of the world could learn a lot from their ...