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From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained

By The Coversation   2026-02-03 14:41:38

The UN warned in January 2026 of possible mass violence between South Sudan’s government and the White Army despite a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.

Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak

By The Coversation   2026-02-10 15:58:25

The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.

When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning

By The Coversation   2026-02-10 16:20:43

For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught.

Why Ethiopia and Eritrea are on edge of war again

By The Coversation   2026-02-24 10:00:00

The histories of Eritrea and Ethiopia have long been closely intertwined.

Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish

By The Coversation   2026-02-24 11:00:00

Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful.

Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?

By The Coversation   2026-02-24 12:00:00

Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict.

Kenya's new infrastructure fund is long overdue but design flaws could limit its impact

By The Coversation   2026-04-01 15:08:57

Kenya is weighed down by public debt that has built up rapidly over the last few years. The country’s public debt stood at about 12.30 trillion Kenya shillings

While old men become rich, women and youth remain poorer in Kenya's wildlife conservancies

By The Coversation   2026-05-14 08:50:00

Kenya’s conservationists is facing a monumental task on how to conserve a public good on privately owned lands.

Kenyans health at risk with use of dangerous pesticide

By The Coversation   2026-05-07 10:21:00

New reports highlight in Kenya over harmful pesticides used in food production and the impact this will have on people’s health.

Cool cities need the right green :Not just more trees

By The Coversation   2026-06-11 06:00:00

Urban greening reduces heat but trees alone are insufficient; layered vegetation and climate-specific design better reduce heat stress in cities.

How gambling companies are using sponsorship, ads to reach World Cup viewers

By The Coversation   2026-07-03 13:44:17

The FIFA World Cup is projected to be the biggest gambling event in history, and many Australian viewers are struggling to watch the event without encountering gambling advertisements

What helps women eat well? Control over money, time and decisions matters

By The Coversation   2026-07-18 06:00:00

Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don’t get enough of at least one micronutrient.