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The translocation of wild animals is becoming an increasingly important conservation strategy around the world. In a mammoth example of the gruelling process, 200 elephants are being moved from South Africa to Mozambique’s Zinave National Park. Matt Hayward explains why, and what it takes to move so many huge animals.
The International Criminal Court enjoyed overwhelming support among African states when it was established 20 years ago. That has changed and last year the African Union urged African countries to withdraw from the ICC. Michelle Nel doesn’t disagree, and argues that the continent already has the makings of a more viable alternative.
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An elephant successfully translocated by SAN Parks from Kruger National Park to Addo Elephant National Park.
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Matt Hayward, University of Newcastle
Translocations have become more frequent in Africa. Elephants are the biggest animals to be moved.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Nel, Stellenbosch University
An African court with international criminal jurisdiction which has been debated but never been put into operation could be an option if Africa withdraws from the ICC.
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Guy Lamb, University of Cape Town
The Law and Order Index says South Africans feel less secure than people in Yemen, the DRC and Libya, countries all affected by violent conflict.
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Health + Medicine
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Tawanda Makusha, Human Sciences Research Council; Linda M. Richter, University of the Witwatersrand
There are a number of barriers to a father's involvement in the first 1000 days of his child's life.
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From our international editions
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Kelsey Tyssowski, Harvard University
How do brains convert experiences into memories? New research explores the chain of events by focusing on what genes shift into gear when neurons are firing.
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Peter David Arnould Wood, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil)
Brazil's evangelical Christians are an increasingly powerful political force. These conservative, faith-based voters are now backing a divisive firebrand known for racist remarks for the presidency.
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