Congress trying to force church into Meghalaya politics: BJP: Congress trying to force church into Meghalaya politics: BJP: Shillong, Feb 9 : The BJP on Friday accused the ruling Congress in Meghalaya of trying to force the church into electoral politics over visa rejection to Reverend Paul Msiza to attend a religious function in the state's Garo Hills region. The visa … [Read more...] about Congress trying to force church into Meghalaya politics: BJP
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Politics in schools? Yes, if we want children to be active citizens | The Conversation
Politics in schools? Yes, if we want children to be active citizens: Children have the right to express their opinions and be heard. Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock.comThe rights of children have come under the spotlight in South Africa recently. Corporal punishment, which has been banned in the country’s schools since 1996, is now also illegal in the home. This latest ruling was … [Read more...] about Politics in schools? Yes, if we want children to be active citizens | The Conversation
The power and politics of knowledge: what African universities need to do | The Conversation
The power and politics of knowledge: what African universities need to do: African universities can work towards decolonisation while championing the UN's Agenda 2030. ShutterstockThe idea that knowledge is infused with power and politics may sound abstract, so let me offer an example from my own life to illustrate. I was invited to a dinner proceeding a conference in an … [Read more...] about The power and politics of knowledge: what African universities need to do | The Conversation
State owned enterprises shouldn’t be used as pawns in South African politics | The Conversation
State owned enterprises shouldn't be used as pawns in South African politics: South Africa's finance minister, Malusi Gigaba, has had to look towards selling off state owned assets to plug a fiscal hole REUTERS/Rogan WardState owned enterprises are vital to many economies, but are particularly vital to those seeking economic development. This is true in South Africa too. … [Read more...] about State owned enterprises shouldn’t be used as pawns in South African politics | The Conversation
How Kenya could move away from the politics of ethnicity | The Conversation
How Kenya could move away from the politics of ethnicity: Former President Mwai Kibaki (bottom left) and opposition leader Raila Odinga (bottom right) sign a power-sharing agreement in February 2008. Antony Njuguna/ReutersIn 1992 Kenya held its first multi-party election in 26 years. Since this re-introduction of multipartism, the “politics of tribe” has been blamed for the … [Read more...] about How Kenya could move away from the politics of ethnicity | The Conversation
