African footballers in China: what’s behind the sport migration trend

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Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the Global Game in Africa,...

Vaccines: why these young Africans are hesitant about them and what might change their minds

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Vaccines have proved to be one of the most effective tools in fighting infectious diseases, but convincing people to get vaccinated can be tough. Especially young people. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, declared by...

South Africa’s honeybush sector must transform from its unjust past: what needs to change

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The biodiversity economy is made up of businesses and economic activities that use living species and ecosystems to make profits without damaging the environment. But in South Africa, it is haunted by economic racism, with...

Colonial-era borders create conflict in Africa’s oceans – how to resolve them

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Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing play a crucial role in developing these nations. Key to harnessing these resources...

Why gait quality matters as you age

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Walking is one of the most important things we do for our quality of life. In fact, research shows it contributes more than any other physical activity to how well we live day to day. Yet one in three people over the age...

Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council: A collaborative approach to strengthening food systems

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The dismantling of government institutions and an erosion of transparent governance in the United States are cause for serious concern. The situation south of the border has underscored the value of democracy and...

‘Cows and plows:’ The settlement over a broken Indigenous treaty shows the urgent need for more transparent governance

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Members of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (TTR) in Manitoba recently voted to ratify the Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement. Commonly known as the cows and plows settlement, the agreement aims to...