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Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.
Uganda’s police have evolved into political actors, enforcing ruling-party dominance through coercion and mobilisation.As the 2026 elections approach, they shape outcomes.
Viruses are constantly evolving, and a warming, increasingly populated planet is bringing humans into closer contact with a wider range of pathogens.
African governments must allocate their own resources for HIV programmes, through budget prioritisation, health insurance schemes, and innovative financing such as public-private partnerships.
No longer confined to the gym, physical activity is increasingly about maximizing health benefits of the movements people already do — things like walking, climbing stairs or cleaning their homes.
Somaliland has operated as a fully functional de facto state with defined territory, population and government since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991.
By describing a night runner as someone who moves against the grain, Mochama turned night running into a metaphor for life in the city after dark.
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it until the victim pays a ransom to the attacker.
Career counsellors should try to help people deal with their disappointments, sadness and pain, and empower them to heal others and themselves.
Water quality is not the only aspect of water provision that affects the health and safety of citizens. Water availability is crucial for hygiene and safe living standards.
The film Rafiki is a charming love story that plays out in urban Kenya. It follows two teenage girls whose close friendship slowly turns into first love.
Coartem Baby, contains artemether, which acts fast to reduce the parasite count immediately, and a second ingredient, lumefantrine, which stays in the blood longer to mop up any survivors.
Following his tenure as governor, Mtei assumed a bigger government role as the Secretary General of the East Africa Community from 1974 to 1977 and Minister of Finance from 1977 to 1979.
Effective support for Africa’s drylands comes from listening to pastoralists and implementing locally-led, flexible approaches rather than top-down interventions.
How technology is strengthening the global fight against illegal wildlife trade.
Modern workplaces focus on targets and performance, often neglecting human well-being, leading to stress, burnout, and disengagement.
To prevent weight regain, consider building meals around lean protein and whole grains and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
Hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil, uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is useful in areas where soil quality is poor, water supply is unreliable.
Cancer occurs when cells ignore normal growth controls, often due to genetic changes that alter how your genes function.
Using headphones, particularly in-ear versions such as earbuds, blocks the ear canal and puts the skin in contact with any dirt or bacteria they may be carrying.
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