Cameroon spends 90% of Chinese development loans on its French region: this could deepen the country’s divisions: In Cameroon, violent clashes between government forces and separatists from the English-speaking parts of the country started in 2017. Since then, at least 598,000 people have had to leave their homes and about 2 million have been left …
From jellyfish to basking shark, we’re developing 100 new signs to deepen deaf people’s connection with the ocean: New British sign language terms will cover marine creatures like this jellyfish. JDScuba/Shutterstock For deaf people including schoolchildren, teachers and scientists, talking about marine species like the shortfin mako shark, loggerhead turtle and tiny phytoplankton usually means …
Green energy: South Africa’s transition plan must be careful not to deepen inequality – the 3 top issues: Jon Callas/Flickr Since the UN Climate Change Agreement was signed by 196 nations in December 2015, many countries have announced policies to reduce their fossil fuel emissions. Their commitments are set out in nationally determined actions they’ll …
South Africa’s power crisis: going off the grid works for the wealthy — but could deepen injustice for the poor: A view of Johannesburg's Braamfontein district seconds after a scheduled power cut. Marco Longar/AFP via Getty Images South Africa’s current electricity crisis has been described as “a perfect storm”. A number of factors have converged …
Three charts that explain why falling living standards could deepen the UK’s north-south divide: SrideeStudio / Shutterstock Living standards are set to fall by 7% in the UK over the next two years, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – the government’s independent economic forecaster – but some areas will be hit harder …
African ubuntu can deepen how research is done: New knowledge can sprout from different research approaches. boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images Many academic studies have been centred on Western theories and methodologies for a long time. This approach to research is broadly defined as “universalist”. It assumes that “one-size-fits-all” and set norms can be applied across cultures. …
Raila Odinga should be thanked – his election losses helped deepen Kenya’s democracy: Raila Odinga, the Azimio La Umoja (One Kenya Coalition Party) coalition presidential candidate. Photo by Ed Ram/Getty Images Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced on 15 August 2022 that Deputy President William Ruto had won the 2022 presidential election following a …
South Africa in the news: How to deepen acceptability, reliability of e-Naira among Nigerians: Beyond the pomp and pageantry that heralded the launch of the e-naira, emerging facts seem to suggest that the task before promoters of the initiative appears quite huge.: “South Africa” – BingNews The Trans-Tasman tussle for T20 title: The cricket world …
South Africa in the news: Buoyant West Indies out to deepen Sri lanka’s woes in two-Test series: Sri Lankan cricket’s woes of the past 12 months could be extended for at least another fortnight unless the visitors can rise to the challenge of a buoyant West Indies team in the two-Test series …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: China urges BRICS to deepen partnership for brighter future: Beijing, Dec 31 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called on BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa — to deepen their partnership for a brighter future. Xi made the call in a letter sent to Russian President …