Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa?: Reuters/Tiksa NegerAmerican President Donald Trump’s February 13 calls to Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and South Africa’s Jacob Zuma are his first signals of interest in sub-Sahara Africa. Trump reportedly raised two US priorities: terrorism and trade. We don’t know if … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa? | The Conversation
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Science must grow young advocates if it wants to connect with the real world | The Conversation
Science must grow young advocates if it wants to connect with the real world: Children need to learn that science is worth getting excited about. Mike Hutchings/ReutersScience needs more “academic hybrids”: scientists who buck the stereotype of working in silos. This way of thinking must be broken if the narrative around the reality of science’s role in improving society for … [Read more...] about Science must grow young advocates if it wants to connect with the real world | The Conversation
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country: The results of a new Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) study indicate that Madagascar’s economy loses 3.384 billion Ariary (US$ 1.5 billion) per year – the equivalent of 14.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – to the effects … [Read more...] about Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country
