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Kenya’s farmers have lots of digital tools to help boost productivity – how they can be made more effective

Evelyne Njuguna, University of Hohenheim; John Mburu, University of Nairobi; Regina Birner, University of Hohenheim, and Thomas Daum, University... Read more

21 Jan

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Zimbabwe gold shaft collapse kills seven miners

Johannesburg – Police in Zimbabwe said on Monday that seven artisanal miners were killed in a disused gold shaft... Read more

21 Jan

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Eight illegal miners killed in Ghana in clashes with soldiers – army

Accra – At least eight illegal miners were killed in Ghana overnight after clashes with soldiers guarding the AngloGold... Read more

20 Jan

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Tanzania president named by party as candidate in October polls

Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s ruling party on Sunday nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate in general... Read more

20 Jan

World

Triumphant Trump set for return to power

Washington – Donald Trump will be sworn in for a historic second term as US president Monday, promising a... Read more

20 Jan

World

Cuba frees 127 prisoners in Biden deal including opposition leader

Havana — Cuba has freed 127 prisoners including opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer in a landmark deal with departing... Read more

17 Jan

World

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in graft case

Rawalpindi — A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi... Read more

17 Jan

World

Russia and Iran to sign ‘partnership’ pact

Moscow — Russia and Iran will sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow... Read more

17 Jan

World

Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous

Rosalind Dixon, UNSW Sydney and David Landau, Florida State University The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect... Read more

17 Jan

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Libya oil chief quits for ‘urgent’ health reasons – statement

Tripoli – The chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation, Farhat Bengdara, has resigned for “urgent” health reasons, the NOC... Read more

17 Jan