Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?: More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement, the breakaway state has built a relatively stable system of governance. This has drawn increasing interest from global powers, …
Why are women paid less than men? New research in South Africa shows the company you work for makes the biggest difference: Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects – occupation, hours, experience – explain some of it. But a powerful, often overlooked reason is simply this: where women work. The companies …
Ghana’s informal settlements are not all the same – social networks make a difference in community development: Informal settlements in Africa are diverse. Across regions and even in the same city, socioeconomic and physical conditions vary. One thing is common though: upgrading them is a challenge. Among the challenges are issues of including people, having …
Weaver Press is closing – how one small, brave Zimbabwean publisher made a difference: With the news that it is to halt operations it’s a fitting time to take stock of Weaver Press in Zimbabwe. The publishing house started small in 1998 and remained small, co-managed by its two full time employees, the husband and …
What Is The Difference Between Home Theater And Home Cinema: The terms “home theater” and “home cinema” are often used interchangeably, but there can be subtle differences. Home theaters and home cinemas both aim to bring the magic of movie-watching into the comfort of a home, but they do so at different scales and …
Israel: why the brand boycotts probably won’t make much difference: McDonald’s and Starbucks are among numerous western companies facing consumer boycotts over the Gaza conflict. McDonald’s found itself caught in the crossfire after an Israeli franchisee said it was providing thousands of free meals to the Israel Defense Forces. Similarly, Starbucks faced boycott calls after …
Israel-Hamas war: there is an important difference between a humanitarian pause and a ceasefire: The Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, has come under fire from members of his own party for refusing to call for a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war, instead pushing for a humanitarian pause in the conflict. As a result, 50 Labour …
AI-generated faces look just like real ones – but evidence shows your brain can tell the difference: Can you tell which faces are real and which are synthetic? Answers are at the bottom of the article. Robin Kramer, Author provided For a while, limitations in technology meant that animators and researchers were only capable of …
‘Boundaries’ or coercive control? Experts explain how to tell the difference: In a series of Instagram Stories shared on July 9, professional surfer and law student Sarah Brady, made comments on her past relationship with actor Jonah Hill. She labelled him a “misogynistic narcissist” and accused him of “emotional abuse”. To make her case, she …
ChatGPT took people by surprise – here are four technologies that could made a difference next: NicoElNino / Shutterstock In the evolving relationship between technology and society, humans have shown themselves to be incredibly adaptable. What once left us breathless, soon becomes integrated into our everyday lives. The astonishing functionalities of large language models (LLM) …
How an African church choir made a difference to care home life in Greater Manchester: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Care homes are rarely a source of good news. The system is underfunded, understaffed and overextended, and homes are routinely found to be inadequate. Of the 2,934 homes the Care Quality Commission inspected in the year to …
Putin’s state of the nation: why Russia hasn’t officially declared war and what difference it would make: As Vladimir Putin steps back from his state of the nation speech, it’s important to note that the Russian government has still not formally declared war on Ukraine. But from a Ukrainian and western viewpoint, we can all …
Foster children can easily lose their first language – but giving it a place in daily life can make a big difference: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Imagine a ten-year-old girl who has been through things no child should ever have to endure. She is told that there is a nice couple who will take care of her, but …
Bad hangovers? Why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference: Even if you drink the same amount, it's likely your hangover will be different from your friends. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But what may surprise you …
Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis – here’s how: Africa Studio/Shutterstock The UK government’s recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than …
Ukraine war: what new missiles is Iran providing to Russia and what difference will they make?: It has been reported that Iran is preparing to transfer short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use against targets in Ukraine, allegedly as part of a shipment of 1,000 additional weapons of unspecified type. Iran has allegedly already transferred …
What is the difference between a populist and a dictator? The ancient Greeks have answers: A statue of Plato. Richard Panasevich/Shutterstock Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s new prime minister. Her party, Fratelli d’Italia, received 26% of the vote and, as part of a far-right coalition, now controls a majority in both chambers of the legislature. According …
Droughts don’t need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference: A woman at a camp for those displaced by drought in Baidoa, Somalia, in September 2022. Ed Ram/Getty Images The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has …