Education post-COVID-19: customised blended learning is urgently needed: Even with free data and unlimited educational material, online self-guided learning has a number of challenges. GettyImagesMany well meaning education benefactors and commentators in South Africa have expressed that in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic online self-guided learning could solve some of the … [Read more...] about Education post-COVID-19: customised blended learning is urgently needed | The Conversation
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We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
We think there's a better way to assess the research of African academics: here's how: Many African researchers feel they should do research that would be acceptable for publication in Western outlets. Oleksandr Rupeta/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn the past two decades, much has been made in academic circles about global rankings of educational institutions. Bodies such as Times … [Read more...] about We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
Compendium of new research celebrates African solutions to national and global problems | The Conversation
Compendium of new research celebrates African solutions to national and global problems: Supporters of outgoing Senegalese President Macky Sall cheer during a rally ahead of presidential elections in 2019. Seyllou/AFP via Getty ImagesAfrica Day celebrates the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It’s all about recognising, as the First Congress of … [Read more...] about Compendium of new research celebrates African solutions to national and global problems | The Conversation
Urbanites across Africa are more likely to be unhappy with their government. Here’s why | The Conversation
Urbanites across Africa are more likely to be unhappy with their government. Here's why: Ugandan protesters call for an end to President Yoweri Museveni's despotic rule. Peter Busomoke/AFP via Getty ImagesFor decades urban residents in many Africa countries have shown their dissatisfaction with their governments. Food price riots that rocked Guinea, Mauritania, and Senegal … [Read more...] about Urbanites across Africa are more likely to be unhappy with their government. Here’s why | The Conversation
Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened? | The Conversation
Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?: Ink Drop/Shutterstock The traditional leadership and redeemer posture of Nigeria in Africa has, in recent years, been put into question. Issues like corruption and infrastructural decay have held the country down from playing a leadership role in Africa. As have transitions from … [Read more...] about Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened? | The Conversation
