South Africa: a new narrative could tackle anti-migrant crisis: Firefighters outside a burning building after violence and looting against foreign nationals in Pretoria, South Africa in 2019. EPA-EFE/Yeshiel PanchiaAfrican migrants have once again been targeted for looting, violence and displacement in South Africa. Not only are the events reminiscent of 2008, 2015 and 2017: … [Read more...] about South Africa: a new narrative could tackle anti-migrant crisis | The Conversation
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Digital technologies are transforming African businesses, but obstacles remain | The Conversation
Digital technologies are transforming African businesses, but obstacles remain: Digital technology is being used to improve rice processing in Nigeria. ShutterstockDigital technology has created new opportunities for businesses in sub-Saharan Africa to compete on a more equal footing. However, these businesses have yet to enjoy the full benefits because of a difficult operating … [Read more...] about Digital technologies are transforming African businesses, but obstacles remain | The Conversation
Curious Kids: What is the Earth made of? | The Conversation
Curious Kids: What is the Earth made of?: The view of our planet from aboard the International Space Station. Expedition 43/NASACurious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids. What is the Earth made of? (Zamo, 3, Nairobi) The Earth started out as a ball of very, very hot liquid. This liquid was mostly made of two elements called … [Read more...] about Curious Kids: What is the Earth made of? | The Conversation
Xenophobia: time for cool heads to prevail in Nigeria and South Africa | The Conversation
Xenophobia: time for cool heads to prevail in Nigeria and South Africa: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, left, with his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari in late August in Japan. GCIS/Flickr, CC BY-SAThe latest xenophobic attacks in South Africa have ignited the long-standing tensions between the country and Nigeria. These are captured in the retaliatory attacks on … [Read more...] about Xenophobia: time for cool heads to prevail in Nigeria and South Africa | The Conversation
Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health | The Conversation
Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health: Congolese National Army solider escorts health workers to the grave of an Ebola victim, in Beni, North Kivu province EPA-EFE/HUGH KINSELLA CUNNINGHAMThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola epidemic as a “public health emergency of international … [Read more...] about Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health | The Conversation
