'Imposter syndrome' explains why first black leader of South Africa's main opposition party quit: Mmusi Maimane, former leader of South Africa's main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance. Kim Ludbrook/EPA-EFEThe politicians who run South Africa’s official opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), have probably never heard of “imposter syndrome”. If they had, they might … [Read more...] about ‘Imposter syndrome’ explains why first black leader of South Africa’s main opposition party quit | The Conversation
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Child marriage in North Africa: still a lot to be done | The Conversation
Child marriage in North Africa: still a lot to be done: Morocco reformed its family law in 2004 to increase the legal age of marriage to 18. ShutterstockThis year about 12 million of the world’s children will be married before they turn 18. UNICEF figures suggest about 18% of them will be boys and about 82% girls. Child marriage is widespread across developing countries, … [Read more...] about Child marriage in North Africa: still a lot to be done | The Conversation
South Africa’s main opposition party shows signs of serious strain | The Conversation
South Africa's main opposition party shows signs of serious strain: Helen Zille's election as head of the Democratic Alliance's federal council has rattled many. EFE-EPA/Nic BothmaSouth Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, elected a new chairperson of its federal council this past weekend. Its choice – Helen Zille, former leader of the party, and … [Read more...] about South Africa’s main opposition party shows signs of serious strain | The Conversation
Investing in health systems is the only way to stop the next Ebola outbreak | The Conversation
Investing in health systems is the only way to stop the next Ebola outbreak: UNICEF carers at a creche for children whose parents are being treated for Ebola. Building health infrastructure is crucial to stopping the next outbreak. Epa/ Hugh Kinsella CunninghamThe ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recently surpassed 3,000 infections. The … [Read more...] about Investing in health systems is the only way to stop the next Ebola outbreak | The Conversation
Why Cameroon must move beyond dialogue to solve its Anglophone crisis | The Conversation
Why Cameroon must move beyond dialogue to solve its Anglophone crisis: Cameroonian nationals in Geneva protesting against the presence of President Paul Biya. Martial Trezzini/EPA-EFEPresident Paul Biya convened a national dialogue last month to address the conflict between his government and the people in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions in the North West and South … [Read more...] about Why Cameroon must move beyond dialogue to solve its Anglophone crisis | The Conversation
