Morocco’s inheritance laws are hurting women and must be reformed: Gender equality is slowly growing in Morocco – but not when it comes to inheritance law. ABDELHAK SENNA/EPA One hundred Moroccan intellectuals have signed a petition demanding that the country’s sexist inheritance rule be repealed. I am among the signatories. This rule, ta’sib, is enshrined …
Are essential oils hurting your cat? updated: A home remedy that has become more popular in recent years could be the reason your cat is always sick. Tina Wismer, a veterinarian with the ASPCA, said that death by essential oils is extremely rare, but can happen if your cat suffers from an underlying respiratory issue, …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s poultry industry is hurting as avian flu worsens: The outbreak of avian influenza in the Western Cape has led to the culling of more than 300,000 chickens in the past two months. According to industry experts, the number of culled chickens will not necessarily result in a shortage …
How a lack of access to reliable weather data is hurting African farmers: Farmers don't get efficient information on weather changes, improving data can change this. Flickr/CDKNetwork More than 70% of Africa’s population depends on subsistence agriculture for food, jobs and income. The continent has immense potential to feed itself and the world – it’s …
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