Locust invasions are cyclical: African states shouldn't be caught napping: A man chases away a swarm of desert locusts in the bush near Enziu, Kitui County, some 200km east of the capital Nairobi, Kenya. DAI KUROKAWA/EPAThe Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that the locust invasion in the Horn of Africa may soon spread to other countries. The locusts feeding on … [Read more...] about Locust invasions are cyclical: African states shouldn’t be caught napping | The Conversation
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West African states have a science and technology plan. But it’s going nowhere | The Conversation
West African states have a science and technology plan. But it's going nowhere: The teaching of science and technology in ECOWAS states needs a boost Wikimedia CommonsFifteen West African countries are a year away from the target date of their 10-year policy plan on science and technology dubbed ECOPOST. But they have made very little progress on the goals they set themselves. … [Read more...] about West African states have a science and technology plan. But it’s going nowhere | The Conversation
SA News: United States offering SA and region partnerships and business
United States offering SA and region partnerships and business: United States industry offers South Africa and other developing countries opportunities for defence and aerospace partnerships. This is according to US Department of Commerce Senior Commercial Special... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Australia vs South Africa T20I: Top 5 Fantasy Cricket picks for the … [Read more...] about SA News: United States offering SA and region partnerships and business
Six barriers that make it difficult for African states to use research for policy | The Conversation
Six barriers that make it difficult for African states to use research for policy: Using research evidence to implement development goals isn't just a technical process. ShutterstockAfrican policymakers need access to high quality evidence to implement the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) successfully. The SDGs are arguably the most broad-ranging development goals … [Read more...] about Six barriers that make it difficult for African states to use research for policy | The Conversation
African states don’t prioritise maritime security – here’s why they should | The Conversation
African states don't prioritise maritime security – here's why they should: Port workers secure berthing ropes belonging to a container ship as it prepares to dock at the port of San Pedro, Ivory Coast Luc Gnago/Reuters Piracy off the African coastline has been a headline grabbing phenomenon for more than a decade. For a few years though, Somali pirates appeared to have a quiet … [Read more...] about African states don’t prioritise maritime security – here’s why they should | The Conversation
