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The White House has cast a meeting between Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta and US President Donald Trump as a chance to deepen the strategic relationship between the two countries. David E Kiwuwa explains what Kenya hopes to gain from its ongoing relationship with the US, and how this will need to be carefully balanced with China’s growing support for the East African nation.
South Africa has been presented with a new report on extending the list of items exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT). Among the proposed items are white bread, sanitary products and school uniforms. Lee-Ann Steenkamp unpacks some key issues arising from the draft report.
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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David E Kiwuwa, University of Nottingham
In many ways US-Kenya relations is in uncharted territory.
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Business and Economy
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Dr Lee-Ann Steenkamp, Stellenbosch University
The review of South Africa's list of zero rated VAT items faces a tricky challenge of shielding the poor while ensuring that the relief isn't exploited.
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Politics + Society
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Philip Effiom Ephraim, Higher Colleges of Technology
Social media has played a central role in attracting attention to the story of Bobi Wine across the world.
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Arts + Culture
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Adam de Paor-Evans, University of Central Lancashire
In a time of an overwhelming amount of music available, discerning consumers have to be even more strategic.
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Education
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Stephen Devereux, University of Sussex
Food insecurity among students can impair academic performance or even lead to some dropping out.
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From our international editions
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Carolyn M. Warner, Arizona State University
An expert explains how a complex set of canon laws and trials are the major obstacle to holding priests accountable. The power to take action is often vested in the Vatican.
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Nader Habibi, Brandeis University
Qatar's decision to aid Turkey in the face of American sanctions against the country may finally be a snub too far for its close relationship with the US.
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Nisha Bellinger, Boise State University
India is the most dangerous country for women in 2018, according to a new survey. Putting more women in government is a necessary first step in preventing rape and better protecting abuse survivors.
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Dr Susan Wilbraham, University of Cumbria; Elizabeth Caldwell, University of Huddersfield
New research shows children's images of scientists are all too often male.
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