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January 07th, 2019
Could ‘smart growth’ ever take off in the UK?
in:Nature, Economy
by:Robin Whitlock
The American’s and Canadians call it ‘dumb growth’ - its stains are visible in every community. But is the alternative 'smart growth" the answer?
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kenia jail
January 04th, 2019
Pete Ouko - A journey from the death row to a law graduate
in:Humans
by:Bob Koigi
Twenty years ago, Pete Ouko was sentenced to death for alleged murder. One day One day he got an opportunity by chance ...
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Figueiral, Ribeira do Paul, Santo Antao, Cabo Verde
January 03rd, 2019
The Gap in Global Guidelines on Human Milk Banking
in:Humans, Economy
partner:NewsDeeply
In 2016, the Nairobi-based Africa Population Health Research Center (APHRC) set out to determine just what Kenyans thought about human milk banking.
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coding
December 19th, 2018
The one million girl coders
in:Humans, Economy, Technology
by:Bob Koigi
The #IamtheCode movement by Senegalese-born technology entrepreneur Mariéme Jamme targets one million girl coders by 2030.
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bank account
December 18th, 2018
The rise of community Monzo
in:Economy, Technology
partner:Screen Shot
Fintech companies are now sprouting everywhere. Monzo is one of them and now Britain's ‘best-rated lender’.
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Zimbabwe land
December 17th, 2018
Anguish as ethanol producer destroys livelihoods in Zimbabwe
in:Nature, Economy
by:Cyril Zenda
However more than three weeks after the start of the rains, Takawira Mapurisa (34), a villager in Chisumbanje, in the south eastern part of Zimbabwe, [...]
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Mali_internet
December 14th, 2018
The oral ‘Facebook’ from Mali
in:Humans, Technology
by:Bob Koigi
Even with the impressive internet penetration in Africa, the continent is still home to countries struggling with high connectivity costs and illiteracy.
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loneliness
December 11th, 2018
A problem shared is a revenue earned
in:Economy, Technology
partner:Screen Shot
The Contemporary Western society has a problem with connection.
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Kosovo
December 10th, 2018
The silent war in Kosovo
in:Humans, Economy
by:Katarina Panić
How the war between Serbia and its south province Kosovo switched from political to economic grounds.
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sweden_crime
December 10th, 2018
The Somali mothers fighting street crime in Sweden
in:Humans
by:Bob Koigi
The Global Peace Index has identified Sweden among the safest countries in the world. But behind the façade is a worrying trend of upsurge in crime.
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kids in war
December 06th, 2018
To Achieve Lasting Security, Invest in Young Peacebuilders
in:Humans
partner:NewsDeeply
One in every four children around the world – about 535 million – currently live in a country impacted by conflict or disaster, according to the UN.
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December 04th, 2018
Lipstick and big data: how Cambridge Analytica got your identity wrong
in:Humans, Technology
partner:Screen Shot
Does your makeup define you?
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Hyppo Water Roller
December 03rd, 2018
A Zimbabwean woman who defied the odds in the fight against sexual abuse
in:Humans
by:Cyril Zenda
Rita Marque-Mbatha from Zimbabwe, does not regret the day she started what later turned out to be a drawn-out 16-year legal battle for justice.
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Mosquitos_genetic
November 30th, 2018
Genetically modified mosquitoes against Malaria
in:Humans
by:Bob Koigi
GM mosquitoes are released to tackle one of the biggest killers in Africa.
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coralreef
November 29th, 2018
Another Threat to Coral Reefs: ‘Shifting Baselines’ of What’s Normal
in:Nature
partner:NewsDeeply
A 19-year-long study on the impact of bleaching and cyclones on a section of the Great Barrier Reef underscores the challenges for a healthy coral ecosystem
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balkan_war
November 28th, 2018
Balkan's war leaders' renaissance - from criminals to heroes
in:Humans
by:Katarina Panić
Politicians all over the Balkans, who base their campaign on chauvinism, often deny war crimes committed by “ours” and blame other sides.
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amazon_footprint
November 27th, 2018
Confessions of a zero-waste Amazon Prime subscriber
in:Humans, Nature, Economy
partner:Screen Shot
By Danielle KnightThe free magazines outside tube stations scream zero waste guilt. You must buy tinted lip moisturiser in recyclable aluminium tubes, [...]
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November 26th, 2018
Monetizing plastic waste through art … Serge Attukey shows the way
in:Humans, Arts
by:Kwabena Adu Koranteng
Renowned American sociologist, Charles Horton Cooley once said “An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one”.
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AMISOM Troops Capture Territory from Insurgents in North Mogadishu
November 23rd, 2018
"We should therefore look for ways to inspire and support the refugee community"
in:Humans, Arts
by:Bob Koigi
In Bangui, the Central African Republic capital, hundreds of thousands of residents live in fear as sporadic conflicts flare up, leaving a trail of death.
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Liberia_water
November 22nd, 2018
Liberia’s Taps Are No Longer Running Dry
in:Humans, Nature, Economy
partner:NewsDeeply
In Liberia, the Ebola outbreak drove steps to restore water pipes devastated during 14 years of civil war, as well as improving public health.
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