J.M. Coetzee’s provocative first book turns 50 this year – and his most controversial turns 25
J.M. Coetzee, one of the leading novelists of our age, turns 84 this year. Last…
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‘Rent is too damn high!’ Europe’s growing housing crisis – POLITICO
In this episode we look at a crisis that is affecting many Europeans in most…
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, OHCSF, Microsoft, join forces to enhance the digital skills of Nigerian civil servants
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service…
A bottle of scotch recently sold for $2.7 million – what’s behind such outrageous prices?
When a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November 2023, I…
Security Council agrees to terminate UN mission in Sudan
Sudan’s military Government, whose forces have been battling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia for…
Community-controlled schools create better education outcomes for First Nations students
In Australia, more than a dozen independent, community-controlled First Nations schools were set up in…
How to respond to Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea – POLITICO
@auonsson and other OSINT investigators believe they’ve now found the culprit: a GPS jammer in…
International Day of Education – Inclusive education is not only a matter of policy but a moral imperative
On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, dedicated this year to Learning…
Security Council meets over widening Middle East crisis
The UN relief chief told ambassadors that any Gazans forced to flee the enclave must…
Flying foxes pollinate forests and spread seeds. Here’s how we can make peace with our noisy neighbours
Flying foxes. Megabats. Fruit bats. Whatever name you choose, these fox-faced creatures are remarkable. Our…