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The armed conflict that started in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is now fast spreading to its provinces. The best chance of stopping it from sliding into a civil war lies in a united front by both international and regional powers. But Sudan’s neighbours and international allies are torn between the two generals who have been fighting since mid-April. As May Darwich explains, there is a risk that the conflict could spill over into neighbouring countries and escalate into a regional war.
Nigeria has been subsidising fuel since the 1970s. The removal of the subsidy has been a topic that successive administrations have skirted around for the last two decades. There are concerns that removing the fuel subsidy will impose further hardships on Nigerians. But Stephen Onyeiwu makes a case for their removal. He argues that they’re unsustainable and that more could be done with the US$10 billion the government spends on them each year.
With the coronation of the UK’s King Charles III taking place tomorrow, we share here a couple of articles from our archive. One on South African opera star Pretty Yende who will be singing at tomorrow’s coronation and another piece on civet musk - British monarchs are traditionally anointed with an oil during their coronation which includes this mammal’s musk.
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May Darwich, University of Birmingham
There is a risk that Sudan’s conflict could spill over into neighbouring countries.
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Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College
Fuel subsidy removal can benefit workers and poor Nigerians, if the process is carefully managed and implemented.
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Gabriella Leighton, Rhodes University; Jacqueline Bishop, University of Cape Town
Caracals are most likely being exposed to metals like arsenic, lead and mercury through their diet.
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Gideon Boadu, University of Newcastle
There are many ways in which history teachers can support students in developing curious minds.
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From the archives
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Takele Taye Desta, Kotebe University of Education
Ethiopia’s civet producers could benefit greatly if the industry were properly regulated and commercialised.
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Wayne Muller, Stellenbosch University
Performing at the coronation of King Charles III will be just one of many firsts for the activist soprano.
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From our international editions
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Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster
This variant seems to be causing a new symptom not commonly seen with earlier COVID strains.
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Matt Williams, The Conversation
The pageantry of the coronation will be broadcast around the world. Here’s what to expect over the three days of celebrations.
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Shannon Schmoll, Michigan State University
Not all lunar eclipses are alike. An astronomer explains the science behind the slight dimming of the Moon on May 5, 2023.
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Jaana Halonen, Stockholm University; Auriba Raza, Stockholm University
Our long-term research project found commutes over 3km were associated with a greater likelihood of being overweight.
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