Why young Nigerians risk illegal migration to find their 'Eldorado': Migrants arriving on board the Aquarius ship of Sos Mediterranee, Palermo, Italy Igor Petyx/EPA Young Nigerians make up the largest population of the growing flow of migrants from Africa to developed countries. In 2016, over 20,000 involved in the Mediterranean Sea crossing were reported to be from Nigeria. … [Read more...] about Why young Nigerians risk illegal migration to find their ‘Eldorado’ | The Conversation
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Burkina Faso study shows link between land degradation and migration | The Conversation
Burkina Faso study shows link between land degradation and migration: Bam, a province Burkina Faso, was once a migration source due to land degradation. This is changing thanks to soil and water conservation projects. flickr/ Ollivier Girard/ CIFORIn the Sahel of West Africa – which covers Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad – land degradation has led to … [Read more...] about Burkina Faso study shows link between land degradation and migration | The Conversation
South Africa fails to get to the bottom of killings in KwaZulu-Natal | The Conversation
South Africa fails to get to the bottom of killings in KwaZulu-Natal: South African police minister Bheki Cele (left) claims success in the investigation of political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. With him is the head of the police, Khehla Sithole. GCISThe assassination of political figures in South Africa has a long and horrible history. That the practice has continued since the … [Read more...] about South Africa fails to get to the bottom of killings in KwaZulu-Natal | The Conversation
School tech: teachers explain what they need to make it work better | The Conversation
School tech: teachers explain what they need to make it work better: Technologies like Virtual Reality can play a role in schools, but teachers must be properly empowered and involved. Rushay/Shutterstock/For editorial use onlyAt the start of each new year there’s a global flurry of excitement and attention around education’s new directions. Technology has become a key part of … [Read more...] about School tech: teachers explain what they need to make it work better | The Conversation
UN peacekeeping is stymied by serious contradictions. They need to be resolved | The Conversation
UN peacekeeping is stymied by serious contradictions. They need to be resolved: The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. UN/Isaac BillyFor three decades, UN peace operations have been falling into the same traps because stakeholders don’t want to tackle some of the contradictions confronting peacekeeping. Professor Paul D. Williams from George Washington University recently … [Read more...] about UN peacekeeping is stymied by serious contradictions. They need to be resolved | The Conversation
