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September 19th, 2017
The scandal of modern slavery in the UK
| in: | Humans, Economy |
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| by: | Federica Tedeschi |
About the hidden horrors of modern-day slavery in UK
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September 12th, 2017
Deadly and destructive: Kenya cartels fan sand wars
| in: | Humans, Economy |
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| by: | Bob Koigi |
Albert Kiage - the late husband of Junet - and his two sons are the latest victims in a battle between powerful figures. Sometimes, this battle even [...]
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September 06th, 2017
‘Bullying cannot intimidate me’
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | The Catamaran |
The leader of protests in Keppapulavu which saw land returned to its rightful owners, tells The Catamaran why they were so successful.
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September 04th, 2017
"Khatna is violation of the human rights"
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | Shuriah Niazi |
Women of the Bohra community in India decided they would not take female genital cutting (FGM) anymore and got thousands of supporters.
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September 01st, 2017
The unwanted female condoms in Uganda
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | Bob Koigi |
The government has been aggressive in championing female condoms as a sure way of fighting the spread of HIV/ Aids. The virus has over the years [...]
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August 29th, 2017
Ghana's child cancer patients in need
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | Kwabena Adu Koranteng |
How the Ghanaian government neglects 1,600 recorded cases of child cancer patients per year.
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August 28th, 2017
What lies at the bottom of an English cup of tea?
| in: | Humans, Economy |
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| by: | Federica Tedeschi |
Britain is the second largest tea drinking nation in the world. But where do the tea bags and loose tea packs come from?
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August 24th, 2017
Tamil People ‘Will achieve nothing with the politics of compromise’
| in: | Humans |
|---|---|
| by: | The Catamaran |
In an exclusive interview, a Tamil MP from Vanni, Sivasakthi Ananthan, explains why he wants to “drain the swamp” in Sri Lankan politics.
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August 21st, 2017
Alaa Murabit - "The Voice of Libyan Women" about the European responsibility
| in: | Humans, Economy |
|---|---|
| by: | Nicole Sagener |
Alaa Murabit is a raw model for many women across the world and what she brings to the table is brave and could make the change for many of them.
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August 17th, 2017
Kenya's first gay clinic
| in: | Humans |
|---|---|
| by: | Cherotich Kenei |
In Kenya being in the LGBTQ community is punishable. Still, the Ishtar clinic sets a milestone for the country.
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August 14th, 2017
The Steve Jobs of Africa
| in: | Humans, Economy, Technology |
|---|---|
| by: | Bob Koigi |
fairplanet spoke to the man, who brought Africa its first smartphone and tablet.
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August 08th, 2017
Elections in Kenya: a new wave of political hope
| in: | Humans |
|---|---|
| by: | Cherotich Kenei |
Kenya in motion: Today, the reigning President Uhuru Kenyatta will fight against his perennial rival Raila Odinga for the power over the country.
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August 07th, 2017
Jail sentence for Twitter joke
| in: | Humans, Technology |
|---|---|
| by: | Pablo Pérez Álvarez |
Spanish court rule about jokes on Twitter is seen as a barrier of freedom of speech
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August 04th, 2017
World’s first: The plastic-only boat to fight pollution
| in: | Humans, Nature, Economy, Technology |
|---|---|
| by: | Bob Koigi |
What do over 30 tonnes of recycled plastic waste, a dhow and an African coast have in common? In Kenya, a lot.
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August 02nd, 2017
The future of EEA nationals in the UK
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | Federica Tedeschi |
Are EU citizens made bargaining chips in Brexit negotiations?
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July 31st, 2017
Generation Snowflake: Challenging UK’s mental health system
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | Shira Jeczmien |
Mental ill-health is a widespread problem among young people. Where are they meant to seek help?
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July 26th, 2017
Milpa, when corn wasn't golden yet
| in: | Humans, Nature, Economy |
|---|---|
| by: | Natalie Shafrir |
Milpa, is the centuries old agriculture system in Mexico. Unfortunately it’s almost unknown - have you heard about it?
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July 21st, 2017
A refugee camp inspires the freedom of speech in Africa
| in: | Humans, Technology |
|---|---|
| by: | Bob Koigi |
How the internet is providing a very powerful platform for those who feel oppressed in Cameroon.
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July 19th, 2017
Lands rights for refugees in Uganda
| in: | Humans |
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| by: | Israel Bionyi |
At the time when many nations are banging the doors on refugees, Uganda is open to accepting more refugees. How does that work?
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July 17th, 2017
The slow dying of cocoa processors
| in: | Humans, Nature, Economy |
|---|---|
| by: | Kwabena Adu Koranteng |
They have to buy cheap and produce less - cocoa processing firms in Ghana are facing serious financial challenges.
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