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Post-colonial political leaders in Africa largely view charismatic Pentecostal prophets as allies leading to leniency in dealing with allegations of rape, corruption and fraud.
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Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
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Sahara Desert used to be green study explains why
The Sahara acts as a gate. It controls the dispersal of species between north and sub-Saharan Africa, and in and out of the continent.
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Firstly, it’s good to know what amount of debt is okay to hold. Secondly, be picky about who you borrow money from.
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Building new Africa cities that can cope with climate shocks
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Somali pirates are back in action but a full-scale return isn't likely
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By 3 months ago
Somali pirates are back in action but a full-scale return isn't likely
Why Accra's property boom hasn't solved affordable housing crisis
Housing policies promoted by international organisations such as the World Bank since the 1980s have stimulated housing markets to address this demand.
By 4 months ago
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Climate financing: Poor nations to face funding disappointment in Dubai
Delegates worry about the bank’s reputation, including the dominance of developed country donors and lack of climate-savviness in its operations. 
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Ghana MPs pass anti-witchcraft Bill but that may not be enough for the accused
In regions such as Northern, Savanna and North East, people accused of witchcraft are banished from their communities.
By 5 months ago
Ghana MPs pass anti-witchcraft Bill but that may not be enough for the accused
Society expects men to be providers new study explores this pressure
Even though it is possible for some men to depend on their wealthier wives during economic difficulty, doing so creates distress.
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Society expects men to be providers  new study explores this pressure
Why the earth quakes: A look at what's going on underground
Earthquakes are part of the normal behaviour of the Earth. They occur with the movement of the tectonic plates that form the outer layer of the planet.
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Why the earth quakes: A look at what's going on underground
Yoweri Museveni: Ageing Uganda president rides on the memory of his past heroics
Museveni’s government remains persuasive for a great many people. Here the “black Che Guevara” could be seen again: physically vigorous, full of direction for his people.
By 6 months ago
Yoweri Museveni: Ageing Uganda president rides on the memory of his past heroics
African cities and climate change: Who should pay to fix the problem?
A recent World Bank report shows that 70 per cent of greenhouse gases are generated in cities. But cities in low-income countries have contributed less than 0.2 per cent of this total to date.
By 6 months ago
African cities and climate change: Who should pay to fix the problem?
Difference between a startup and any other business
Nearly 100,000 new businesses were formed each week in the United States in 2022. But what sets a startup apart?
By 6 months ago
Difference between a startup and any other business
Kenya-US trade agreement needs a rethink on workers
The labour provisions proposed under the Kenya-US deal are not new. They have become standard features of all US free trade agreements since 1994.
By 6 months ago
Kenya-US trade agreement needs a rethink on workers
Kenyan troops in Haiti will unmask American states for their inaction
Haiti has been falling into chaos since the murder of its President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Lack of action by countries in the Americas could push Haiti from a fragile state to a failed one.
By 7 months ago
Kenyan troops in Haiti will unmask American states for their inaction
Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work if both sides understand their roles
In Kenya, the friction between the government and opposition led to mass protests in March 2023. The opposition organised them around rising taxes and the high cost of living.
By 7 months ago
Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work  if both sides understand their roles
You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling
Experiencing the grief brought on by the death of someone you loved is an emotionally challenging journey.
By 7 months ago
You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling
Kenya's politicians continue to use ethnicity to divide and rule 60 years after independence
Of Kenya’s five presidents – three have been Kikuyu and two Kalenjin – come from two of the country’s biggest communities. This has raised issues of exclusion and fanned ethnic animosity.
By 7 months ago
Kenya's politicians continue to use ethnicity to divide and rule  60 years after independence
Rise of African prophets: The unchecked power of Pentecostal church leaders
Post-colonial political leaders in Africa largely view charismatic Pentecostal prophets as allies leading to leniency in dealing with allegations of rape, corruption and fraud.
By 1 month ago
Rise of African prophets: The unchecked power of Pentecostal church leaders
Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
Cape Verde was on track to eliminate malaria, but in 2017 recorded its “worst malaria outbreak” since 1991 with 423 cases.
By 1 month ago
Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
Kenyan varsities suffer scarcity of professors and what they can do
According to one 2017 study in a private university, 80% of students were taught by part-timers.
By 1 month ago
Kenyan varsities suffer scarcity of professors and what they can do
Sahara Desert used to be green study explains why
The Sahara acts as a gate. It controls the dispersal of species between north and sub-Saharan Africa, and in and out of the continent.
By 2 months ago
Sahara Desert used to be green  study explains why
Want to borrow cash? Tips on what's okay, what's not
Firstly, it’s good to know what amount of debt is okay to hold. Secondly, be picky about who you borrow money from.
By 2 months ago
Want to borrow cash? Tips on what's okay, what's not
Building new Africa cities that can cope with climate shocks
For those working on African city sustainability, the mountain to climb is particularly high. Seventy per cent of African cities have high vulnerability to climate shocks.
By 2 months ago
Building new Africa cities that can cope with climate shocks
Somali pirates are back in action but a full-scale return isn't likely
Somali piracy was a major threat to the region and the world economy at its height in 2011. That year alone, Somali pirates carried out 212 attacks, costing the world economy Sh2.8 trillion.
By 3 months ago
Somali pirates are back in action but a full-scale return isn't likely
Why Accra's property boom hasn't solved affordable housing crisis
Housing policies promoted by international organisations such as the World Bank since the 1980s have stimulated housing markets to address this demand.
By 4 months ago
Why Accra's property boom hasn't solved affordable housing crisis
Climate financing: Poor nations to face funding disappointment in Dubai
Delegates worry about the bank’s reputation, including the dominance of developed country donors and lack of climate-savviness in its operations. 
By 4 months ago
Climate financing: Poor nations to face funding disappointment in Dubai
Ghana MPs pass anti-witchcraft Bill but that may not be enough for the accused
In regions such as Northern, Savanna and North East, people accused of witchcraft are banished from their communities.
By 5 months ago
Ghana MPs pass anti-witchcraft Bill but that may not be enough for the accused
Society expects men to be providers new study explores this pressure
Even though it is possible for some men to depend on their wealthier wives during economic difficulty, doing so creates distress.
By 5 months ago
Society expects men to be providers  new study explores this pressure
Why the earth quakes: A look at what's going on underground
Earthquakes are part of the normal behaviour of the Earth. They occur with the movement of the tectonic plates that form the outer layer of the planet.
By 5 months ago
Why the earth quakes: A look at what's going on underground
Yoweri Museveni: Ageing Uganda president rides on the memory of his past heroics
Museveni’s government remains persuasive for a great many people. Here the “black Che Guevara” could be seen again: physically vigorous, full of direction for his people.
By 6 months ago
Yoweri Museveni: Ageing Uganda president rides on the memory of his past heroics
African cities and climate change: Who should pay to fix the problem?
A recent World Bank report shows that 70 per cent of greenhouse gases are generated in cities. But cities in low-income countries have contributed less than 0.2 per cent of this total to date.
By 6 months ago
African cities and climate change: Who should pay to fix the problem?
Difference between a startup and any other business
Nearly 100,000 new businesses were formed each week in the United States in 2022. But what sets a startup apart?
By 6 months ago
Difference between a startup and any other business
Kenya-US trade agreement needs a rethink on workers
The labour provisions proposed under the Kenya-US deal are not new. They have become standard features of all US free trade agreements since 1994.
By 6 months ago
Kenya-US trade agreement needs a rethink on workers
Kenyan troops in Haiti will unmask American states for their inaction
Haiti has been falling into chaos since the murder of its President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Lack of action by countries in the Americas could push Haiti from a fragile state to a failed one.
By 7 months ago
Kenyan troops in Haiti will unmask American states for their inaction
Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work if both sides understand their roles
In Kenya, the friction between the government and opposition led to mass protests in March 2023. The opposition organised them around rising taxes and the high cost of living.
By 7 months ago
Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work  if both sides understand their roles
You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling
Experiencing the grief brought on by the death of someone you loved is an emotionally challenging journey.
By 7 months ago
You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling
Kenya's politicians continue to use ethnicity to divide and rule 60 years after independence
Of Kenya’s five presidents – three have been Kikuyu and two Kalenjin – come from two of the country’s biggest communities. This has raised issues of exclusion and fanned ethnic animosity.
By 7 months ago
Kenya's politicians continue to use ethnicity to divide and rule  60 years after independence
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