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The recent deaths of US soldiers in Niger have drawn attention to US military presence in Africa. Its footprint has either been through a physical presence or in the form of proxy forces. Craig Bailie examines the role of US military in Africa and its impact on the war on terror.
Somaliland may be a self-declared country, but this week it becomes the first in the world to use iris recognition during a presidential election. This is the latest in a series of technological leaps that Africa has taken in recent years. Calestous Juma says this demonstrates that the continent can be a technology leader.
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The presence of US troops in Africa must be questioned by governments and citizens.
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Craig Bailie, Stellenbosch University
The deaths of four American soldiers in Niger last month highlighted the nature and implications of US military presence in Africa.
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Science + Technology
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Calestous Juma, Harvard University
In a remarkable extension of technological leapfrogging, Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in a presidential election.
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Politics + Society
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Erica Lawson, Western University
Thousands of Liberian women have banded together to bring about peace and to fight for women's rights. They've changed the face of the African nation.
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Business + Economy
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Ben Cousins, University of the Western Cape; Ruth Hall, University of the Western Cape
There is very little clarity as to who owns what land in South Africa. A lack of reliable data and statistics doesn't help.
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Health + Medicine
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Louise Makau Barasa, Eastern University ; Nicholas A. Abinya, University of Nairobi
There is an urgent need for affordable cancer treatment services, lower drug costs, better equipped facilities, favourable national cancer policies and specialist doctors in Kenya.
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From our international editions
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Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania
Caring about someone you have never met, this new brain research suggests, may have a lot in common with caring about the people you love.
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Verna Kale, Pennsylvania State University
A newly published batch of Ernest Hemingway’s letters could change the way we think about the author's influences, relationships with other writers and views on race.
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Catherine Douglas, Newcastle University
It's no surprise sheep can recognise people – their intelligence is often overlooked.
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