Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home: Tens of thousands fled the DRC during fighting between rebels and government troops. EFE/Dai KurowowaThe number of refugees in Africa has more than doubled between 2009 and 2016, from 2.1 million to 4.9 million, according to the World Bank. Old conflicts have continued and new ones have arisen, forcing … [Read more...] about Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
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Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments | The Conversation
Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments: Impact investments focus on projects with social or environmental value. wk1003mike/ShutterstockThere’s no doubt that the world faces tremendous challenges. There is enough food in our world to feed the hungry – but it’s not evenly distributed. There’s sufficient medicine available to treat a number of dread … [Read more...] about Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments | The Conversation
SA News: David Makhura talks of big achievements in Gauteng despite Life Esidimeni tragedy
David Makhura talks of big achievements in Gauteng despite Life Esidimeni tragedy: Not only is it an economic hub in South Africa but the seventh largest economy in the continent, said Makhura. Makhura gave his last SOPA speech as premier at the Alberton Civic Centre before the 8 Ma... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews ANC accepted Bosasa millions for years: Airports … [Read more...] about SA News: David Makhura talks of big achievements in Gauteng despite Life Esidimeni tragedy
SA News: Farm sales down despite the risk of land expropriation
Farm sales down despite the risk of land expropriation: Farms that are being put on the market in South Africa have more to do with financial challenges and the impact of droughts, rather than fear around land expropriation without compensation. That’s the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Dartmouth Launches Scholarship Push to Promote Affordability: Jeremy DeSilva, … [Read more...] about SA News: Farm sales down despite the risk of land expropriation
Nigeria is punching below its weight despite massive soft power capacity | The Conversation
Nigeria is punching below its weight despite massive soft power capacity: French president Emmanuel Macron with Nollywood artists during a live show in Lagos, Nigeria. EPA-EFE/Ludovic Marin The increasing use of soft power in foreign policy by great powers such as the US (prior to Donald Trump’s administration) and China has sparked interest among African policymakers and … [Read more...] about Nigeria is punching below its weight despite massive soft power capacity | The Conversation
