Democracy in Africa: success stories that have defied all the odds: Senegalese women cast their ballots in the presidential elections in February. EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaWhen I first said that I was going to write a book about the history of democracy in Africa, quite a few people responded with a joke. That will be one of the world’s shortest books, up there with the compendium of … [Read more...] about Democracy in Africa: success stories that have defied all the odds | The Conversation
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South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how | The Conversation
South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how: Over 90% of South Africa's electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s power utility Eskom is in crisis. In recent weeks, this has been brought home to South Africa’s 58 million citizens as major power cuts hit the country. The blackouts have renewed focus on the … [Read more...] about South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how | The Conversation
Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference | The Conversation
Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference: Moves are afoot to ensure 25% of Egyptian MPs are women. EPA-EFE/Khaled ElfiqiWomen are gaining ground in politics around the world. Last year, the so-called “pink wave” saw a record number of women elected to Congress in the US’s mid-term elections. There are signs of progress in Africa, too. Last … [Read more...] about Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference | The Conversation
SA News: England vs South Africa, 3rd T20: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds, prediction and team news
England vs South Africa, 3rd T20: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds, prediction and team news: England take on South Africa in the third Twenty20 match scheduled between the two sides at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Sunday (25 June). England will be hoping to bounce back from their loss to South Africa on Friday (23 June) after suffering a major ... Source: "South … [Read more...] about SA News: England vs South Africa, 3rd T20: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds, prediction and team news
The odds are stacked against athletes from poor countries in paralympic sport | The Conversation
The odds are stacked against athletes from poor countries in paralympic sport: The US's Regas Woods of competing in the long jump at the Rio paralympics. Reuters/Jason CairnduffInternational disability sporting events have become much more visible in recent years and have been promoted as a way of achieving inclusion and promoting participation. But our study shows that … [Read more...] about The odds are stacked against athletes from poor countries in paralympic sport | The Conversation
