Cycling could be a boon for Lagos – but people fear for their safety on bikes: A cyclist participates in World Car Free Day in Lagos. Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It’s under immense pressure to transport its huge population. …
Pet theft: criminalisation isn’t the animal welfare boon the government promises: Christin Lola/Shutterstock From local parks to celebrity neighbourhoods, “pet theft” is on the rise. The violent abduction of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, brought this problem further into the spotlight. The UK government announced plans to criminalise pet theft, which has grown …
South Africa in the news: In boon for region, bridge linking Botswana, Zambia inaugurated: Botswana and Zambia have inaugurated a road and rail bridge linking the two countries, marking the completion of a multimillion-dollar project aimed at easing congestion at border crossings and …: “South Africa” – BingNews Good news for Vumacam in Johannesburg: Vumacam …
Why being endowed with oil is not always a boon: the case of Nigeria and Angola: Young Angolans protest for bettter living conditions in the capital Luanda in 2020. EFE-EPA In countries with weak governance institutions, natural resource wealth tends to be a curse instead of a blessing. Where citizens are relatively powerless to hold …