Pedestrians in Ghana are risking their lives – we studied what’s distracting them while walking: Walking is a popular mode of transportation in Ghana Wikimedia Commons/Linda Fletcher Dabo Walking has health and environmental benefits – but it’s not always a person’s choice for getting around. And it does come with hazards. One fifth of the …
Lesotho bungles political reforms, risking fresh bout of instability after 2022 poll: Lesotho citizens queue to vote in a previous national elections. EPA-EFE/ Kim Ludbrook The Kingdom of Lesotho – a small landlocked country in southern Africa with a population of 2.1 million people – has failed to introduce key political reforms needed to bring …
Ukraine invasion: what can be done at sea – without risking war: The closure of the Turkish straits to all warships has drawn attention to the maritime dimension of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. From a tactical and operational perspective, Russian naval forces have already contributed, albeit in a limited way, to the current invasion of …
South Africa in the news: Protect those risking their lives to root out state capture: Whistleblower: There are calls for the speedy publication of the Zondo Commission report once it has been received by the president in January 2022.: “South Africa” – BingNews Mbeki says high unemployment shows economy is stagnant and in crisis: Former …
South Africa in the news: South Africa Seen Risking More Frequent Unrest Without Reforms: South Africa will probably experience more frequent bouts of violent protests unless the government fast-tracks growth-enhancing structural reforms, according to the Centre For Risk Analysis. The …: “South Africa” – BingNews White House May Soon Require Most Foreign Travelers To U.S. …
South Africa in the news: Black Mambas: Meet the women risking their lives to save rhinos from extinction: IS IT a more terrifying prospect to be chased by an angry lioness guarding her cubs, or by armed poachers intent on murder?: “South Africa” – BingNews Pause in the Distribution of bamlanivimab/etesevimab: Today, we are informing …
Navalny & co: brave journalists risking all to hold Vladimir Putin to account: Over 3,500 people have been detained during rallies across Russia in protest at high-level corruption and the arrest of opposition activist Alexei Navalny. Navalny was arrested on arrival at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport on January 17 as he flew in after recovering …
A year after Essex lorry deaths, UK-funded ads won’t stop Vietnamese migrants risking their lives: UK government-funded advertising in Vietnam, warning 'Everybody can be a victim of trafficking. If you suspect it, report it'. Valentine Gavard-Suaire, Author provided In Vietnam, signs bearing the logos of UK government agencies carry messages warning potential migrants against attempting …
Millions of Brits risking home security: Millions of Brits are leaving their windows and doors unlocked, leaving keys in the garden and relying on their dog to keep their home safe, a study has found. One in five leave their doors unlocked all or most of the time on a typical day and 48 per …