How Google images helped us pin down the diet of Africa's largest eagle: Google Images have revealed valuable data on what Africa's largest eagle preys on. ShutterstockMartial eagles are in rapid decline throughout South Africa and many other parts of their range in sub-Saharan Africa. These declines have been so steep, that this species is now considered vulnerable to … [Read more...] about How Google images helped us pin down the diet of Africa’s largest eagle | The Conversation
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Web of hate is rooted in putting all Muslims in one category | The Conversation
Web of hate is rooted in putting all Muslims in one category: Indonesian students pay tribute to the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings. BAGUS INDAHONO/EPA-EFEIt’s clear that Islamophobia is on the rise globally. This antipathy towards adherents of the Muslim faith is often presented as a violent reaction to terrorism committed by the Islamic State. This suggests that … [Read more...] about Web of hate is rooted in putting all Muslims in one category | The Conversation
Foreign policy priorities South Africa should pursue | The Conversation
Foreign policy priorities South Africa should pursue: South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation minister, Lindiwe Sisulu (second left) with ministers from Brazil and India. DIRCOSouth Africa continues to enjoy an unusual degree of international prominence normally accorded to states that are more powerful, prosperous, or strategically located than it. … [Read more...] about Foreign policy priorities South Africa should pursue | The Conversation
Ramaphosa’s presidency is drawing voters back to the ANC: new study | The Conversation
Ramaphosa's presidency is drawing voters back to the ANC: new study: Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa and of the ruling African National Congress. EPA/Nick BothmaThe latest research into the voting preferences of South Africans finds that trust in the country’s president is the single most important predictor of the potential party choices at the ballot. If voting … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa’s presidency is drawing voters back to the ANC: new study | The Conversation
Academics have shaped Sudan’s political history, and may do it again | The Conversation
Academics have shaped Sudan's political history, and may do it again: Sudanese protesters are demanding the departure of President Omar al-Bashir. EPA-EFE/STRINGERSudanese academics are taking a leading role in protests against President Omar al-Bashir. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa spoke to Willow Berridge about their role in the country’s previous uprisings. … [Read more...] about Academics have shaped Sudan’s political history, and may do it again | The Conversation
