Africa’s development banks are being undermined: the continent will pay the price: Ghana and Zambia’s official creditors are pressing them to default on loans to two African multilateral financial institutions: the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Trade and Development Bank (TDB). These creditors, in effect, are demanding that the two countries prioritise repayments to …
Elephant conservation may be undermined by Twitter users who overlook main threats: Elephants crossing a road in Botswana poco_bw / Getty Images The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) are all highly threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has identified poaching, …
Survey shows Brexit vote has undermined support for the United Kingdom’s union: King Charles’s decision to visit all four corners of the UK in the first week of his reign has highlighted the fact that question marks hang over the future of the union. The argument about the Northern Ireland Protocol reflects, in part, concern …
Alzheimer’s theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees: LightField Studios/Shutterstock A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been fabricated. It began as an investigation into an experimental …
Democracy undermined: elections in the UK are changing – here’s how: Many people across the UK will have their chance to vote in the imminent May elections. But only days before, new laws have been rushed through parliament, with amendments and approval (Royal Assent) occuring within the space of less than 24 hours. This means …
Why public trust in elections is being undermined by global disinformation campaigns: Public trust in elections is being undermined by disinformation campaigns. Shutterstock Public trust in elections is being targeted around the world by a series of disinformation campaigns from a range of international players. This is giving rise to an increasing lack of trust …
Successes of African Human Rights Court undermined by resistance from states: Shutterstock The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Human Rights Court) holds great promise in protecting human rights and ensuring justice on the continent. But it operates amid resistance by states and this threatens its effectiveness and very existence. The idea of …
GCSE and A-level teacher assessments: benefits of replacing exams undermined by lack of transparency: NuPenDekDee/Shutterstock In January, UK education secretary Gavin Williamson announced that GCSE and A-level exams in England would not go ahead. Now, Williamson has outlined further information about how assessments for pupils will take place. Teachers’ judgements will be at the heart …