Why clashes are on the rise between farmers and herdsmen in the Sahel: Pastoralists on a dry plain in central Mali, one of the seven Sahel countries hit by a wave of deadly attacks. EPA/Nic BothmaAs fireworks were lighting up the skies to usher in the New Year across the world, gunfire was echoing out in Nigeria’s Benue State. On this night alone, 73 people were killed and … [Read more...] about Why clashes are on the rise between farmers and herdsmen in the Sahel | The Conversation
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Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years | The Conversation
Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years: Migration to cities has led to increased obesity in Africa. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El GhanyRapid urbanisation and associated changes in people’s lifestyle means Africa faces a growing obesity problem. Across the continent the share of the urban population is projected to increase to 50% by 2030 and … [Read more...] about Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years | The Conversation
Why hunger is on the rise in the world, and what can be done about it | The Conversation
Why hunger is on the rise in the world, and what can be done about it: In 2011 famine spread to six out of eight regions in southern Somalia. REUTERS/Feisal OmarThe number of hungry and malnourished people is rising for the first time in over a decade. This is according to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation. There are now 815 million people affected and … [Read more...] about Why hunger is on the rise in the world, and what can be done about it | The Conversation
A shift in thinking is needed to counter South Africa’s startling rise in poverty | The Conversation
A shift in thinking is needed to counter South Africa's startling rise in poverty: REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoSouth Africa urgently needs new policy ideas to reverse the alarming increase in poverty among its population. New figures reveal an increase of three million South Africans living in poverty over the last five years. More than half (55%) of the … [Read more...] about A shift in thinking is needed to counter South Africa’s startling rise in poverty | The Conversation
What lies behind the rise of Christian universities in Africa | The Conversation
What lies behind the rise of Christian universities in Africa: Reuters/Amr DalshThe last two decades have seen a brisk growth in Christian universities in sub-Saharan Africa. This phenomenon exists at the intersection of two of the most dynamic social trends on the continent: the rapid rise of Christian adherence and the volatile growth of higher … [Read more...] about What lies behind the rise of Christian universities in Africa | The Conversation
