The role played by soundbites in Ghana's elections: Slogans and soundbites are a key feature of Ghanaian political campaigns Wikimedia CommonsThe use of soundbites – short, catchy, emotionally laden and sometimes witty summaries of politicians’ messages – has increasingly become a part of political election campaigns. A growing body of research has looked at the implications, … [Read more...] about The role played by soundbites in Ghana’s elections | The Conversation
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Mobile access won’t fix the digital divide. Fixed-line is needed too | The Conversation
Mobile access won't fix the digital divide. Fixed-line is needed too: Mobile phones aren't the full solution to increase access to broadband services ShutterstockMobile services have had an important and positive impact on developing countries where they are the main means of connecting to the internet. However, mobile services have capacity constraints. They use limited … [Read more...] about Mobile access won’t fix the digital divide. Fixed-line is needed too | The Conversation
The African football TV blackout could last for a while | The Conversation
The African football TV blackout could last for a while: Aliou Mbaye/EPAThe governing body for soccer in Africa, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cancelled its media and marketing rights agreement with French company, Lagardère Sports and Entertainment. The impact has been felt across the world but nowhere more so than in Africa. As … [Read more...] about The African football TV blackout could last for a while | The Conversation
Not all droughts are the same: here’s what’s different about them | The Conversation
Not all droughts are the same: here's what's different about them: There are different types of drought and how they affect different sectors of society varies. ShutterstockThere’s growing concern in South Africa about what’s being portrayed as “a national drought disaster”. There have been anxious suggestions that drought could see many cities and towns facing their “Day … [Read more...] about Not all droughts are the same: here’s what’s different about them | The Conversation
Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink | The Conversation
Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink: Ivorian sailors participate in an anti-piracy hostage rescue scenario with the Ghanaian Navy during Exercise Obangame Express. Wikimedia CommonsThe Bonita had been anchored off Benin for several days, waiting for a berth in the port of Cotonou. On November 2, 2019 the crew had a traumatic awakening. Armed men … [Read more...] about Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink | The Conversation
