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How to hold elections safely and uphold democracy during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Politics and Society How to hold elections safely and uphold democracy during the COVID-19 pandemic

By The Conversation on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

International observation will not insulate controversial polls – such as Tanzania’s in October – from malpractices, but will make them less likely and allow them to be exposed.

What causes Africa’s coups? That is the question
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Politics and Society What causes Africa’s coups? That is the question

By Institute for Security Studies on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Censuring coups isn’t enough – African and international actors should tackle the poor quality of democracy and governance.

Young people living on Harare’s streets provide glimpses into life under COVID-19 lockdown
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Politics and Society Young people living on Harare’s streets provide glimpses into life under COVID-19 lockdown

By The Conversation on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

The story map reveals that like any part of society, street youth are both subject to and willing to conform to rules and conventions, in this case for their own and others’ safety.

Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers
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Africans rising Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers

By The Conversation on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

A number of programmes now exist that are helping to close the gender gap in African science, technology, engineering and maths.

South African universities need to know why students’ suicide risk is so high
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Lifestyle South African universities need to know why students’ suicide risk is so high

By The Conversation on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

Rates of suicidal behaviour are higher among South African students than among the general population or students in other countries. Understanding why will help shape prevention efforts.

UCT joins search for COVID-19 vaccine
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Politics and Society UCT joins search for COVID-19 vaccine

By UCT News on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

South Africa has joined global counterparts in search for a COVID-19 vaccine and the University of Cape Town (UCT) is lending a hand, participating in three international trials in the country, alongside several other universities.

Did machete imports to Rwanda prove that the genocide against the Tutsi was planned?
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Politics and Society Did machete imports to Rwanda prove that the genocide against the Tutsi was planned?

By The Conversation on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Between 1992 and 1994, the former regime is said to have imported 581 tonnes of machetes into Rwanda. This figure appears to establish that the genocide was planned. But is this number accurate?

South Africa: Over five million children not getting their school meals
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Politics and Society South Africa: Over five million children not getting their school meals

By GroundUp Staff on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Department of Basic Education says situation will improve with schools returning.

Reframing women in Namibia’s early history of photography
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Sport, Arts and Culture Reframing women in Namibia’s early history of photography

By The Conversation on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Images of white Namibian farmers and their workers and a collection of portraits by travelling black photographers form part of the early archive.

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