Cameroon presidential poll underscores the need for term limits: Cameroonian President Paul Biya votes in the presidential elections in the capital Yaounde. He has been in power for 36 years. EFE/EPA/Nic BothmaThe official results of Cameroon’s October 7, 2018 presidential election are due in two weeks. But they’re not expected to yield any surprises. Paul Biya (85), who became … [Read more...] about Cameroon presidential poll underscores the need for term limits | The Conversation
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Rethinking university rankings: we need to talk about quality (and inequality) of teaching | The Conversation
Rethinking university rankings: we need to talk about quality (and inequality) of teaching: Do universities reproduce inequality or can they disrupt it? ShutterstockEach year the release of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings generates a great deal of interest, excitement – and debate. This year all eyes are on China which, according to the 2018 rankings, … [Read more...] about Rethinking university rankings: we need to talk about quality (and inequality) of teaching | The Conversation
SA News: Springboks need to keep up new standard – captain
Springboks need to keep up new standard - captain: PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) - After beating the world champions in their last outing, Siya Kolisi is looking to lead South Africa to another Rugby Championship triumph this Saturday to prove that the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews ‘Quite frankly we want the Guptas back’ says Sisulu in wake of treaty with UAE: New … [Read more...] about SA News: Springboks need to keep up new standard – captain
Why aid workers, particularly local ones, need better protection | The Conversation
Why aid workers, particularly local ones, need better protection: Kenya Red Cross workers transport emergency relief supplies to flood victims in Tana River County. EPA-EFE/StringerA recently published fact sheet offers an alarming overview of recent trends of violence against aid workers. It reports that 313 aid workers were victims of major attacks in 2017. This includes … [Read more...] about Why aid workers, particularly local ones, need better protection | The Conversation
7 things you need to know today
7 things you need to know today: 7 things you need to know today: Former Steinhoff chief executive Markus Jooste has been given a week's reprieve to appear and testify under oath before four parliamentary committees following an agreement reached at court yesterday. Business Report can today reveal that embattled Grant Thornton Johannesburg chief executive Paul Badrick is … [Read more...] about 7 things you need to know today
