Essebsi is gone: Tunisia’s young democracy faces its toughest test: A military procession accompanies the coffin of the lateTunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi during his funeral in Tunis. Amel Pain/EPA-EFETunisia has been popularly hailed as the only successful political transition to emerge from the wider Arab Spring movement. The culmination of this transition was the … [Read more...] about Essebsi is gone: Tunisia’s young democracy faces its toughest test | The Conversation
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SA News: The world probably thinks we’ve gone mad, warns economist
The world probably thinks we’ve gone mad, warns economist: But the conflict between the ANC top brass is causing “immense damage” to South Africa and its reputation, as the Reserve Bank is being used as a political football, economist Dawie Roodt told ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Down Marshall Drive, a new West Indies promise to rekindle the old feeling: Five … [Read more...] about SA News: The world probably thinks we’ve gone mad, warns economist
Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
Want to be a woman in science? Here's advice from those who've gone before: More must be done to draw women into STEM careers. Burlingham/ShutterstockEach year on February 11, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a chance to reflect on how the situation has improved for women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering … [Read more...] about Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat
With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat: With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat: CLOUDS of confetti and pyrotechnics marked Mmusi Maimane's re-election as leader of South Africa's main opposition party on April 8th. The conference of the liberal Democratic Alliance was well-organised, unlike those of the ruling … [Read more...] about With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat
Ashes gone, pride at stake for wounded England at MCG
Ashes gone, pride at stake for wounded England at MCG: Ashes gone, pride at stake for wounded England at MCG: England have lost paceman Craig Overton and may make a further change as they try to restore some pride in Tuesday’s fourth Melbourne Test after surrendering the Ashes to Australia. It’s been a tour from hell for Joe Root’s beleaguered team, succumbing … [Read more...] about Ashes gone, pride at stake for wounded England at MCG