What mapping Kenya's child deaths for 50 years revealed -- and why it matters: In 50 years, Kenya has experienced an overall decline in under 5 mortality. ShutterstockThe number of children who die before reaching their fifth birthday is closely monitored as a marker of social well-being and national development. It best summarises the social, economic, environmental and … [Read more...] about What mapping Kenya’s child deaths for 50 years revealed — and why it matters | The Conversation
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What the Village’s People’s leather-clad singer can teach heterosexual men | The Conversation
What the Village's People's leather-clad singer can teach heterosexual men: The Village People's Glenn Hughes (second from left) epitomised the leatherman look. Mario Casciano“Leathermen” are gay men who wear leather clothes that draw inspiration from masculine institutions like the military, the police, and motorcycle gangs. They also take great pride in their muscular … [Read more...] about What the Village’s People’s leather-clad singer can teach heterosexual men | The Conversation
400,000 African pangolins are hunted for meat every year — why it’s time to act | The Conversation
400,000 African pangolins are hunted for meat every year -- why it's time to act: Seizures of pangolins and their scales and skins from Africa, destined for Asia, are increasing. 2630ben/ShutterstockPangolins, a group of unique African and Asian scaly mammals, are considered to be one of the most heavily trafficked wild mammals in the world. They are hunted and traded for their … [Read more...] about 400,000 African pangolins are hunted for meat every year — why it’s time to act | The Conversation
Abolition of Angola’s anti-gay laws may pave the way for regional reform | The Conversation
Abolition of Angola's anti-gay laws may pave the way for regional reform: The change in leadership is one of the factors that led to the decriminalisation of homosexual relationships in Angola. ShutterstockAngola has decriminalised consensual same-sex acts between adults in private. An erstwhile Portuguese colony, Angola inherited an ancient colonial statute – dating back to … [Read more...] about Abolition of Angola’s anti-gay laws may pave the way for regional reform | The Conversation
Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference | The Conversation
Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference: Moves are afoot to ensure 25% of Egyptian MPs are women. EPA-EFE/Khaled ElfiqiWomen are gaining ground in politics around the world. Last year, the so-called “pink wave” saw a record number of women elected to Congress in the US’s mid-term elections. There are signs of progress in Africa, too. Last … [Read more...] about Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference | The Conversation
