By Teklehaymanot G. Weldemichel, Lecturer in Environment and Development, University of Manchester
The Tigray region in Ethiopia’s north has endured one of the world’s deadliest armed conflicts of the 21st century. Between 2020 and 2022, as many as 800,000 people were killed (out of a regional population of about 7 million). This rivals estimates from recent major conflicts, including those in Ukraine,…
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By Tendaiishe Berejena, Public Health Nutrition Researcher, University of South Africa
Florence Malongane, Senior lecturer, University of South Africa
Many African food groups significantly reduce oxidative stress linked to type 2 diabetes and lower the production of inflammatory markers.
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By Stephanie Jenkins, Post-doctoral researcher, University of Pretoria
Performance in museums can be one way that an interest in history, and in turn wider societal issues, is cultivated from a young age.
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By Caroline Southey, Founding Editor, Africa, The Conversation
The answers to what needs to be done to solve the chronic water crisis in South Africa’s towns and cities have been known for some time.
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By Julia Milner, Professeure de leadership, EDHEC Business School
Our romances tell us a lot about how we live our lives and vice versa. They can help us make informed choices about changing and breaking habits or developing new ones.
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By Laetitia Mimoun, Associate Professor in Marketing at ESCP Business School, ESCP Business School
Julien Schmitt, Professeur de Marketing, ESCP Business School
When times are tough, household brands and consumer rituals provide a source of comfort, reaffirming family identity and a sense of togetherness.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Participants hold a placard reading "The independence of the judges is your security - Stand by them!" as Hungarian judges and court employees demonstrate in Budapest, Hungary, on February 22, 2025, for independence of the judiciary, rule of law, and freedom of expression of judges. © 2025 Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images Hungary’s government dealt a severe blow to the rule of law by issuing a decree that terminates ongoing court cases challenging a tax on municipalities, Human Rights Watch said today. The move sets a dangerous precedent for executive…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
A bevy of Liberal frontbenchers supporting Angus Taylor’s leadership challenge resigned their positions on Thursday, ahead of Friday’s 9am party vote.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Sussan Ley always seemed set to be only an interim Liberal leader but could Angus Taylor suffer the same fate?
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By Tatiana Íñiguez Berrozpe, Profesora Titular del área de Sociología, Universidad de Zaragoza
Ana Cebollero Salinas, Profesora Facultad de Educación Universidad de Zaragoza, Universidad de Zaragoza
Carmen Elboj, Full Professor, Universidad de Zaragoza
Pablo Bautista Alcaine, Profesor Ayudante Doctor, Universidad de Zaragoza
Since news broke of Spain’s social media ban for children under the age of 16, debate has raged online, in the media, in homes and in schools. Many of us have rushed to share opinions but in truth, we don’t currently know the details of the amendment. And these details amount to much more than just the small print.
What we do know
The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has stated that the ban on access to social media will force digital platforms to introduce effective age verification…
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