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In Nigeria, throwing money at people during parties and social functions is an old practice. Family and friends do it to show love and celebrate those who organise the parties. But they run the risk of breaking a 2007 law about “abusing” the currency. Abiodun Odusote, a public law professor, outlines what the law says and shares his personal views about it.
Sudan’s civil war is in its second year. It’s not just a power struggle between two generals. A closer look traces the roots of the crisis as far back as independence from the British in 1956. Sudan has experienced numerous coups, counter-coups and rebellions as marginalised populations demand access to resources and power. Hamdy A. Hassan explains why getting the country to the path of peace will mean facing its ethnic and religious diversity.
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Abiodun Odusote, University of Lagos
The law prohibiting abuse of the naira violates Nigerian cultural and traditional practices.
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Hamdy A. Hassan, Zayed University
Peace in Sudan requires a focus on the concerns of historically marginalised populations in conflict zones.
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Idris Mohammed, Gombe State University
With a new 5-in-1 vaccine, Nigeria hopes to contain the five most important serotypes causing meningitis in the country.
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Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise, University of South Africa; Maureen Robinson, Stellenbosch University
There’s a motivated, enthusiastic younger generation of scholars in South Africa who need support and mentoring.
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From our international editions
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Becky Alexis-Martin, University of Bradford
Nuclear proliferation is gathering pace as global tensions rise.
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Amira Guirguis, Swansea University
Vaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
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Nino Antadze, University of Prince Edward Island
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has placed Ukraine’s nuclear sites under considerable threat with a growing risk that further conflict may lead to radioactive contamination.
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Rebecca Shepherd, University of Bristol
It is difficult to distinguish between elephant and mammoth ivory.
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James B. Dorey, University of Wollongong; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University; Rosalyn Gloag, University of Sydney
99.96% of bee species do not die after stinging. So why does everyone think they do?
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