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Media headlines about the recent elections in Sierra Leone suggested that the country was overwhelmed by violence. Laura Martin explains why this was a gross misrepresentation of what actually happened during the election cycle, arguing that the coverage highlighted the media’s reluctance to report about positive stories in the country.
World Malaria Day will be marked on Wednesday. One of the countries that has made remarkable progress in reducing cases is Kenya. But it isn’t a universally good news story. Some areas in the west of Kenya are struggling to deal with seasonal malaria numbers. Eunice Anyango Owino looks at the reasons behind recent spikes in the number of infections.
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Laura Martin, University of Birmingham
It's the fourth time a peaceful democratic election has taken place in Sierra Leone. But these are not the stories we hear.
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Eunice Anyango Owino, University of Nairobi
Baringo county and other areas on the western side of Kenya are struggling to reduce their seasonal malaria caseloads.
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Education
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Evariste Karangwa, University of Rwanda; Jeannette Bayisenge, University of Rwanda
Rwandan girls with disabilities are challenging domination and stereotypes in a male-dominated setting.
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Arts + Culture
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Ran Greenstein, University of the Witwatersrand
Boycotting academic, cultural and sports activities in Israel is an essential part, but total avoidance may not be the most useful political strategy.
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From our international editions
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Bill Ritter, Jr., Colorado State University
A recent survey of electric utility leaders finds that Trump administration efforts to promote coal energy and roll back air pollution regulations have had little impact on their long-range plans.
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Victoria Pagán, University of Florida
Greek tragedies shed light into human nature's darker corners. They can also illuminate the character of former FBI chief James Comey, whose unbending adherence to principles evokes ancient themes.
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