Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals: Farmers in Ethiopia evaluate traits of wheat varieties. Flickr/J.van de GevelLarge fields, predictable rainfall and favourable temperatures have meant that farmers in Arsi Negele, a town in southeastern Ethiopia, have benefited from good crop yields. Their production of wheat and maize, two of the main food … [Read more...] about Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals | The Conversation
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Cameroon presidential poll underscores the need for term limits | The Conversation
Cameroon presidential poll underscores the need for term limits: Cameroonian President Paul Biya votes in the presidential elections in the capital Yaounde. He has been in power for 36 years. EFE/EPA/Nic BothmaThe official results of Cameroon’s October 7, 2018 presidential election are due in two weeks. But they’re not expected to yield any surprises. Paul Biya (85), who became … [Read more...] about Cameroon presidential poll underscores the need for term limits | The Conversation
Survey shows a majority of South Africans support land reform | The Conversation
Survey shows a majority of South Africans support land reform: Support for land redistribution tends to be stronger among economically disadvantaged South Africans. EFE-EPA/Kim LudrickUnequal access to land in South Africa continues to prevent citizens from enjoying human dignity, rights and security. The ongoing debates and recent public hearings about land reform policy in … [Read more...] about Survey shows a majority of South Africans support land reform | The Conversation
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines | The Conversation
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines: EPA/Aaron UfumeliMultinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of most of minerals mined in Africa with minimal roles for African firms. From these minerals, foreign manufacturing firms produce consumer … [Read more...] about Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines | The Conversation
Social media is making it harder to protect the identities of suspects | The Conversation
Social media is making it harder to protect the identities of suspects: A man accused of raping a seven-year old child at a restaurant in South Africa makes his first court appearance. Eyewitness News/Christa EybersA controversy is raging in South Africa over the naming of a man accused of raping a seven-year old child at a restaurant in Pretoria, the capital city, before he … [Read more...] about Social media is making it harder to protect the identities of suspects | The Conversation
