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The role of the news media has changed dramatically in countries across Africa, as elsewhere in the world. George Ogola sets out why it’s particularly important for the fourth estate to adapt to these changes when it comes to election coverage, and to act responsibly in the interests of democracy.
Three years ago the Ebola virus killed 10,000 people in West Africa. The latest outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has so far claimed three lives. Jacqueline Weyer explains why swift and co-ordinated action is vital if the events of 2014 are to be avoided.
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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga briefing the media in 2008 after post-election turmoil.
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George Ogola, University of Central Lancashire
Media coverage of elections is changing as the industry adopts new practices and politicians become more invested in their personal brands. But can the press remain objective?
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Politics + Society
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Karen Graaff, Stellenbosch University
While men regard the social norm of 'proving' their manhood as normal, research shows otherwise. Combating these misconceptions can help reduce male violence.
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Health + Medicine
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Jacqueline Weyer, University of Pretoria
The Ebola virus is known to occur in the Democratic Republic of Congo and outbreaks are not entirely unexpected. But health authorities must take swift action to contain the outbreak.
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Environment + Energy
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Hartmut Winkler, University of Johannesburg
The South African government is not giving up on its push for a controversial nuclear power plan. But it's chances of succeeding have been greatly reduced.
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Business + Economy
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Kenneth Amaeshi, University of Edinburgh
Evidence suggests a strong relationship between sustainability and the global competitiveness of a country. Nigerian businesses need to embrace it in order to thrive.
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Education
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Sara Muller, University of Cape Town
There are huge challenges in South Africa's public schools. The question is whether using public-private partnerships is the correct way to address them.
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From our international editions
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Elissa Redmiles, University of Maryland
People don't want to endure the interruptions and inconveniences of keeping their computer software up to date. Research tells us why, and how we might fix the problem – and protect ourselves.
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Patricia Pulham, University of Portsmouth
A 1915 morality play by Vernon Lee makes a powerful critique of jingoist group-think.
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