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The International Criminal Court has rapped South Africa over the knuckles for failing to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for war crimes. Why didn’t the court do more? Matt Killingsworth argues that the ICC made a pragmatic decision, informed by the fact that it’s in a fragile position.
Contraceptive use in Nigeria is incredibly low. Myths and misconceptions have severely affected uptake – as well as a lack of knowledge about the various options available to people. Funke Fayehun sets out why the country urgently needs to address the problem.
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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir returned to Khartoum, after evading possible arrest in South Africa in 2015.
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Matt Killingsworth, University of Tasmania
The ICC has been criticised for not acting against South Africa after it failed to arrest Sudan's president in 2015. But, the court actually acted sensibly given the challenges it faces.
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Politics + Society
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Lyn Snodgrass, Nelson Mandela University
Democracy and good governance require politicians to engage in reasoned debate, informed decision making and measured judgements. This presupposes rationality. Is this always true?
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Health + Medicine
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Funke Fayehun, University of Ibadan
Nigeria must reduce its population growth to increase the quality of life for people in the country. A better knowledge of contraceptives can help achieve this.
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Environment + Energy
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John Measey, Stellenbosch University; Sarah Davies, Stellenbosch University
Invasive frogs can have a major impact on the environment. Some move continents by human trade or travel. But determining how to control them can lead to policies that limit their spread and effects.
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From our international editions
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James Brown, Aston University
A new study finds that 90% of men are overfat. But by what measure?
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Chad Williams, Brandeis University
Thousands marched in silence against racial violence after a riot left hundreds of blacks dead and thousands homeless. The demands of black people in 2017 remain the same as they did in 1917.
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Duane Mitchell, University of Florida
A diagnosis of glioblastoma did not keep John McCain from the Capitol to cast a crucial vote that could end Obamacare. His actions are a reminder that stats are one thing but human beings, another.
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