Khartoum’s burning tower: architects on the destruction of a city – and what it’ll take to rebuild: There has been a continued escalation in fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The destruction of the capital Khartoum continues – physically, economically, socially and culturally – as buildings are bombarded and homes looted. …
Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance: Taking a proactive approach to your menstrual cycle can help promote your sports performance every day. Ground Picture/Shutterstock Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and physical activity …
Niger: with a key deadline passed, Nigeria must take decisive steps to prevent a civil war in its neighborhood: The deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) for the elected president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum – who was deposed in a coup on July 26 – to be reinstated to office …
Five ways to take advantage of rising interest rates to boost your savings: It's always a good time to save more, if you can. tommaso79/Shutterstock With the Bank of England base rate currently the highest it has been since early 2008, you may have a valuable opportunity to increase your earnings on pensions, investments and …
Why it’s so difficult to figure out what to do with your life – and three steps to take: Feeling stuck in the wrong job? ViDI Studio/Shutterstock What do you want to be when you grow up? Practically from the moment you start talking, you’re asked this question. As a child, you’re encouraged to make …
Waste disposal in Nigeria is a mess: how Lagos can take the lead in sorting and recycling: Proper waste management would address indiscriminate dumping of refuse in public places across Lagos. Photo: Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP. Getty Images Nigeria, like many other Sub-Saharan Africa countries, has a waste management problem. The Nigerian National Municipal Waste Management …
Why the super-rich may take more risks than the rest of us: An artist's impression of the Titan submersible. Amnat Phomuang/Shutterstock Like most people, I watched the tragedy of the Titan submersible unfold with horror. We talked about it in cafes, jumped when news reports came in on our phones, and wondered why people would …
Human organs for transplant: 5 steps Africa must take to improve the supply chain: Lack of a proper storage and transport medium is a challenge to organ donation in Africa. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Medical science has made tremendous advancements over the past 70 years. One of these is the transplant of human organs from one …
Social entrepreneurs have different reasons for creating their ventures: policymakers should take these into account: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images Social entrepreneurs embrace social as well as economic value. They create ventures that aim to meet social needs. They are not only risk-takers and proactive innovators but have a strong ethical fibre. They are compassionate …
Nigeria needs to take climate action: 4 urgent steps to start with: Trucks, with goods, abandoned on Nigeria's East-West highway cut off by flood in October 2022. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Climate change is not just a buzzword or a topic for political debates. It is a real and pressing issue that affects …
South Africa’s power crisis will continue until 2025 – and blackouts will take 5 years to phase out: A power outage stops play during a match between two leading rugby teams in Pretoria in early June. Photo by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images/Getty Images South Africa is in the middle of a severe electricity crisis, with enforced …
Kosovo government must take most of the blame for the latest violence, but any long-term solution will require a constructive response from Serbia as well: Renewed violence in northern Kosovo reminds us that parts of the western Balkan region have a long way to go on the route to recovery from the wars of the …
Making movies in video games: why the film world is finally ready to take ‘machinima’ seriously: Last week in a small city in the Ruhr area of Germany, a film that I made inside the video game Grand Theft Auto was screened at the Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, as part of an extensive overview …
Labour take note: red-wall voters want an ambitious plan for renewal – not tough talk and flag waving: If projections can be relied on, Labour has good reason to feel confident of supplanting the Conservatives as biggest party at the next general election. Yet it remains far from clear that Keir Starmer is heading for …
Can Rishi Sunak save the Tories? Voting behaviour over time suggests it will take more than personal appeal to win the next election: One of the key findings of research into elections is that there is a close relationship between the popularity of party leaders and support for their parties in elections. The reason for …
Why the world should take notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese alliance — and how this relates to Taiwan: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet recently approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This could be a signal that Riyadh, with all its energy reserves, is choosing sides in the Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia, …
Cosmati pavement: walk on the 755-year-old floor where King Charles III will be crowned (but take off your shoes first): Westminster Abbey has announced that following the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla, in May 2023, the church’s famous Cosmati pavement will be opened up to the public. Every news story …
LG Smart TVs Take Learning To The Next Level With Masterclass: Millions of LG Customers Can Now Connect With and Learn From The World’s Best in the Comfort of their Home via webOS This month, LG Smart TV owners worldwide gain access to MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across …