South Africa won't become less violent until it's more equal: South African police on patrol in Hout Bay, Cape Town, following requests for more intervention by locals. EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaThe release of crime statistics in South Africa always triggers great angst among ordinary citizens, and obfuscation on the part of the South African authorities. This year was no exception. … [Read more...] about South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal | The Conversation
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Private lab tests in Uganda are costly. But price doesn’t equal quality | The Conversation
Private lab tests in Uganda are costly. But price doesn't equal quality: Very few laboratories in Uganda are accredited. Arne Hoel / World BankLaboratory tests are the backbone of clinical care. They are used to screen patients, to diagnose diseases and to manage conditions ranging from anaemia and diabetes to HIV and malaria. Considerable effort has gone into improving … [Read more...] about Private lab tests in Uganda are costly. But price doesn’t equal quality | The Conversation
Why elections don’t always equal democracy: the case of Kenya | The Conversation
Why elections don't always equal democracy: the case of Kenya: Kenyan opposition supporter is confronted by policy during clashes in Nairobi. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaKenya’s transition to a multiparty democracy in 1991 was one of the most promising cases of political change in Africa. Before then, the Kenya National Union Party (KANU) had monopolised power since outlawing … [Read more...] about Why elections don’t always equal democracy: the case of Kenya | The Conversation
With proliferation of small arms, absence of war does not equal peace | The Conversation
With proliferation of small arms, absence of war does not equal peace: Armed men protecting their livestock from rivals in a dry northern Kenya region which borders South Sudan and Uganda. Reuters/Goran TomasevicThere would appear to be little in common between recent news reports of armed raids in rural Nigeria and Kenya. The first involved the raiding of farming communities … [Read more...] about With proliferation of small arms, absence of war does not equal peace | The Conversation
Mozilla launches its Equal Rating Innovation Challenge
Mozilla launches its Equal Rating Innovation Challenge: Mozilla has announced the launch of its global Equal Rating Innovation Challenge, a competition which invites contributions on ways to provide unfettered access to the open Internet for anyone across the globe. Source: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release … [Read more...] about Mozilla launches its Equal Rating Innovation Challenge
