Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink: Ivorian sailors participate in an anti-piracy hostage rescue scenario with the Ghanaian Navy during Exercise Obangame Express. Wikimedia CommonsThe Bonita had been anchored off Benin for several days, waiting for a berth in the port of Cotonou. On November 2, 2019 the crew had a traumatic awakening. Armed men … [Read more...] about Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink | The Conversation
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Context matters in fighting Ebola: lessons from West Africa for the DRC | The Conversation
Context matters in fighting Ebola: lessons from West Africa for the DRC: A man pushes a wheelbarrow past a sign in Liberia during the West African Ebola outbreak. AHMED JALLANZO/EPAThere seems to be no end in sight to the Ebola outbreak that has swept through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since last August. By 19 June, nearly 1500 people had died. Uganda is on high … [Read more...] about Context matters in fighting Ebola: lessons from West Africa for the DRC | The Conversation
Rail Enforcement Unit steadily fighting crime, secure convictions
Rail Enforcement Unit steadily fighting crime, secure convictions: Cape Town - The Rail Enforcement Unit makes inroads in the fight against rail related crime, in spite of uncertainty of the future of the unit. Seven metal thieves, involved in the damage to Metrorail’s essential infrastructure, were convicted in various courts. All seven were charged and sentenced for theft or … [Read more...] about Rail Enforcement Unit steadily fighting crime, secure convictions
Self-testing: a potentially powerful tool for fighting HIV | The Conversation
Self-testing: a potentially powerful tool for fighting HIV: The theme for World Aids Day is "know your status". EPAIn recent years, more emphasis has been placed on testing for HIV. The idea behind this drive is that if people know their status, they’ll be able to seek treatment and support. One approach that’s become fairly common is self-testing, or … [Read more...] about Self-testing: a potentially powerful tool for fighting HIV | The Conversation
The Fighting Spirit of Carabao
The Fighting Spirit of Carabao: Bringing the fighting spirit of the Carabao to South African shores, Thailand’s premium energy drink offers consumers a refreshing taste profile in terms of flavour, carbonation and low-to-no-sugar content. With less than 14.9 grams of sugar per can, Carabao is available in Mandarin Orange, Green Apple, Green Apple Sugar-Free and Original. … [Read more...] about The Fighting Spirit of Carabao
