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Israel and Hamas ceasefire doesn't guarantee peaceful end to a devastating war

After 467 days of violence, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been reached and will come into effect on Sunday, pending Israeli government approval.
By 1 month ago
Israel and Hamas ceasefire doesn't guarantee peaceful end to a devastating war
Why China investments in Africa aren't working as they should
Why China investments in Africa aren't working as they should
By 1 month ago
New study flags genetic causes of prostate cancer in African men
New study flags genetic causes of prostate cancer in African men
By 1 month ago
How to enjoy leftovers without contamination risks
How to enjoy leftovers without contamination risks
By 1 month ago
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
During the summer, more people cook outside at picnics and barbecues, removing the safety a kitchen provides – the sink to wash your hands in, the sterilised countertops to prepare food on
By 1 month ago
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By 2 months ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By 2 months ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
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Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.
By 3 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By 4 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By 5 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
During the summer, more people cook outside at picnics and barbecues, removing the safety a kitchen provides – the sink to wash your hands in, the sterilised countertops to prepare food on
By 1 month ago
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By 2 months ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By 2 months ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
Premium
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.
By 3 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By 4 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By 5 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
During the summer, more people cook outside at picnics and barbecues, removing the safety a kitchen provides – the sink to wash your hands in, the sterilised countertops to prepare food on
By 1 month ago
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By 2 months ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By 2 months ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
Premium
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.
By 3 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By 4 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By 5 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
During the summer, more people cook outside at picnics and barbecues, removing the safety a kitchen provides - the sink to wash your hands in, the sterilised countertops to prepare food on
By The Conversation 1 month ago
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By The Conversation 2 months ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By The Conversation 2 months ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
Premium
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund's reserve asset.
By The Conversation 3 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By The Conversation 5 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia (and in Kenya along with alcohol, according to the University of Nairobi), with one in three adults using it at some point in their lives.
By The Conversation 7 months ago
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
The Africa Youth Employment Clock provides real-time insights into the employment status of individuals aged 15-35 across the continent.
By The Conversation 7 months ago
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
Our brains are responsible for managing environmental challenges we face for example by triggering sweating and telling us to move out of the sun and into the shade.
By The Conversation 8 months ago
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
How long are refrigerated leftovers safe to eat?
By The Conversation 8 months ago
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
Cooking your food in aluminium pots or pans isn't a bad thing, placing it in foil and putting it in the oven is problematic.
By The Conversation 9 months ago
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
ANC has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since then, reaching a peak of 69.7 per cent of national votes in 2004.
By The Conversation 9 months ago
South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn
The reduction in cyclone deaths in Bangladesh was thanks to a long-term education, preparedness, warning, evacuation and sheltering programme.
By The Conversation 9 months ago
We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn
East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos
Rising water levels at many of the feeding lakes are decimating the cyanobacteria the birds have evolved to eat.
By The Conversation 10 months ago
East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
Sugar is a class of naturally occurring sweet-tasting molecules found in fruits, vegetables, plants and the milk of mammals.
By The Conversation 10 months ago
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers
In fact, research shows that children with dyslexia are more than a hundred times more likely to receive a diagnosis and educational support than children with dyscalculia.
By The Conversation 10 months ago
Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers
Why 76pc of Africa's energy will come from renewable sources
Study shows countries such as Nigeria and Zimbabwe, have enough projects in the pipeline to potentially transition away from fossil fuels by 2050.
By The Conversation 11 months ago
Why 76pc of Africa's energy will come from renewable sources
Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offer tips
25 per cent of adults and over 75 per cent of adolescents worldwide are not meeting the World Health Organization's physical activity recommendations.
By The Conversation 11 months ago
Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offer tips
Power-starved South Africans now go off-grid
Eskom, South Africa's State-owned power utility, struggles to generate and supply a stable flow of electricity to meet demand.
By The Conversation 11 months ago
Power-starved South Africans now go off-grid
How support groups can boost your health, make chronic conditions easier to live with
For people living with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer, the health system can seem impersonal and impractical.
By The Conversation 11 months ago
How support groups can boost your health, make chronic conditions easier to live with
How power-starved South Africans are opting to go off-grid
In 2023, there were times when households and businesses had no power for up to 11 hours a day. Eskom has warned that load shedding will be worse in 2024.
By The Conversation 11 months ago
How power-starved South Africans are opting to go off-grid
Rise of African prophets: The unchecked power of Pentecostal church leaders
Post-colonial political leaders in Africa largely view charismatic Pentecostal prophets as allies leading to leniency in dealing with allegations of rape, corruption and fraud.
By The Conversation 1 year ago
Rise of African prophets: The unchecked power of Pentecostal church leaders
Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
Cape Verde was on track to eliminate malaria, but in 2017 recorded its "worst malaria outbreak" since 1991 with 423 cases.
By The Conversation 1 year ago
Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
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