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Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking
There is poor knowledge and a lack of clarity on international regulations governing trade in insects.
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Credit and credibility: rating agency errors come with a cost
The flaws in Standard & Poor’s Global’s report could influence investor perceptions and reinforce existing biases against Africa.
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Kenya’s counties get budgets to undo inequality – how it’s helped households
Kenya’s devolution has led to tangible improvements in everyday life in places that had long been left behind.
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East African Community’s expansion has triggered financial troubles: why solutions come with risks
The East African Community signalled that the bloc was ready to sideline countries that compromise funding.
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Women working in Uganda’s pig sector: how challenging prejudices can unlock opportunities – research
It’s possible to work with and change social norms about suitable work for women.
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Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: how to fix the problem at source
External assessors don’t always have a full view of a country’s creditworthiness.
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Ghana’s mining law aims to stop speculation but leaves communities in limbo – insights from a lithium case study
Communities affected by mining project delays live in a state of suspended time for three years.
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Cape Fever: a haunting new novel from award-winning South African writer Nadia Davids
Suspense-packed yet intellectually sharp, Cape Fever is far more than a chamber drama.
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6 African thinkers who help us understand the world – new book
A look at six African intellectuals whose work challenges dominant narratives and reclaims Africa as a producer of knowledge, not just its object.
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En santé, la maîtrise des dépenses se fait au détriment des plus démunis
Pour des systèmes de santé « efficaces », faut-il prioriser la maîtrise des dépenses de santé ou la lutte contre les inégalités d’accès aux soins ? Une étude sur 36 pays de l’OCDE répond.