Africa's policies hold key to LGBT rights on the continent: here's how: An activist poses for the camera outside Botswana High Court which ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in June 2019. Tshekiso Tebalo/AFP via Getty ImagesQuestions of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression have continued to divide opinion across the globe. This is primarily driven … [Read more...] about Africa’s policies hold key to LGBT rights on the continent: here’s how | The Conversation
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What tooth tartar taught us about baboons kept captive in ancient Egypt | The Conversation
What tooth tartar taught us about baboons kept captive in ancient Egypt: A photograph of a baboon mummy from the Lyon collection. Number MHNL 90001206, © Département du Rhône, Patrick AgeneauMany people know it’s important to clean their teeth to prevent a build-up of dental plaque. This sticky film growing on teeth every day is composed of millions of bacteria. Over time, … [Read more...] about What tooth tartar taught us about baboons kept captive in ancient Egypt | The Conversation
Why South Africa should resist US pressure to extend copyright terms | The Conversation
Why South Africa should resist US pressure to extend copyright terms: ShutterstockThe current term of copyright in South Africa is life-of-the-author plus 50 years. But the US is pressuring South Africa to extend the term to life-plus-70. Since the US is a net exporter of copyrighted media, like songs, books, and movies, US copyrights earn billions … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should resist US pressure to extend copyright terms | The Conversation
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future | The Conversation
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya's future: Most households didn't want their future generations to become farmers DIVatUSAID/FlickrAbout 8.3 million people living in Kenya’s rural areas farm to feed themselves. They typically have just a few acres of land and depend on rain to grow their crops. This makes them extremely vulnerable to changes … [Read more...] about Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future | The Conversation
Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go | The Conversation
Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go: Access to clean water remains a huge problem in Zimbabwe and many other African countries. EFE-EPA/Aaron UfumeliSince their adoption by 193 countries in 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have been hailed as the “most ambitious” and “transformative” agenda for fixing the world’s … [Read more...] about Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go | The Conversation
