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Why some young Nigerians are using cannabis as a normal part of life
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Arts, Culture and Sport Why some young Nigerians are using cannabis as a normal part of life

By The Conversation on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Beyond recreational consumption, young Nigerians are using cannabis to aid their schooling and work.

Namibia’s democracy enters new era as ruling Swapo continues to lose its lustre
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Politics and Society Namibia’s democracy enters new era as ruling Swapo continues to lose its lustre

By The Conversation on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

The November 2020 local and regional elections have indeed put Namibia’s political culture at a crossroads.

Childhood sex education reduces risky sexual behaviour: a Nigerian case study
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Lifestyle Childhood sex education reduces risky sexual behaviour: a Nigerian case study

By The Conversation on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Parents have the primary role of educating their children about their sexuality. But cultural beliefs and taboos about sex can work strongly against their efforts.

Video vixens and cash: how Nigerian hip hop music objectifies women
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Arts, Culture and Sport Video vixens and cash: how Nigerian hip hop music objectifies women

By The Conversation on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Nigerian music is gaining momentum across the world, but a study of hip hop lyrics and videos shows how the music also negatively affects women.

Why Kenyans should reject latest round of proposed constitutional changes
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Politics and Society Why Kenyans should reject latest round of proposed constitutional changes

By The Conversation on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

The changes proposed by the initiative are were well-addressed in the country’s 2010 Constitution.

What history teaches us about shaping South Africa’s new cannabis laws
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Arts, Culture and Sport What history teaches us about shaping South Africa’s new cannabis laws

By The Conversation on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Policy makers need to protect and promote the interests of people whose indigenous knowledge and toil developed a thriving national cannabis economy – in the face of harsh police crackdowns.

COVID-19 vaccine trials in Africa: what’s promising, and what’s problematic
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Politics and Society COVID-19 vaccine trials in Africa: what’s promising, and what’s problematic

By The Conversation on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Scientists are working around the clock to develop and test vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. There are three promising COVID-19 trials.

Battles won – and lost – against AIDS hold valuable lessons for managing COVID-19
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Politics and Society Battles won – and lost – against AIDS hold valuable lessons for managing COVID-19

By The Conversation on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

The HIV/AIDS response played out over a much longer trajectory than COVID-19. But it is, in some respects, a shining example of what can be achieved when countries and people work together.

Drums of war were beating for almost two years. Why Ethiopia’s conflict was avoidable
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Politics and Society Drums of war were beating for almost two years. Why Ethiopia’s conflict was avoidable

By The Conversation on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

Had the national government and Tigray state government attempted to engage in intergovernmental dialogue, things might have turned out differently.

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