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Can indigenous African languages help with children’s speech therapy?
This author says yes. Carol Baingana had been working as a speech and language therapist for children with autism when the Covid-19 pandemic struck ... -
Africa and the Soldiers of Misfortune
The worrying rise of mercenaries and what must be done. Since the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BCE to contemporary conflicts in countries ... -
We cannot keep leaving women with disabilities behind in leadership
I know first-hand the difference that having women at the table can make. “Women hold up half the sky, but they usually do not ... -
Austerity is not the answer to Africa’s colliding challenges
Countries are cutting billions in spending at a time when they should be investing massively in public services and decent jobs. In a continent ... -
There is a better way to avoid tax avoidance
Tax simplification would level the playing field between tax authorities and multinationals by relying on easily verifiable standards. With one of highest rates of ... -
Mauritius: How did the pyramids of Plaine Magnien get there?
From bored labourers to ancient gods, many theories abound about the pyramids’ origin, sparking a debate about colonial history. It’s a sunny Saturday morning ... -
Photo essay: Shifting seasons and the search for water in Karamoja
Karamoja sub-region, located in north eastern Uganda, is characterised by harsh climatic conditions. These range from frequent droughts to high temperatures, with hot and ... -
Ethiopia’s “humanitarian truce” and its cycle of empty promises
Addis Ababa has promised, and failed, to end the blockade before in moments of rising international pressure. On the 24 March, the Ethiopian federal ...
