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Nigeria’s representative at COP29 must realise that an unimpressive outing will leave citizens more at the mercy of climate change impacts. 💻 Bamidele Olajide, University of Lagos #Climate
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A public figure who appeared often on TV and radio, pathisa nyathi celebrated the history and culture of Zimbabwe’s marginalised Ndebele people. 💻 Gibson Ncube, Stellenbosch University #ArtsCultureAndSociety #PathisaNyathi
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The film explores the lasting impact of the killings on the Mitchells Plain community and raises questions about the police investigation. 💻 Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk, University of Cape Town #ArtsCultureAndSociety #StationStranglerMovie
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African countries need to unite and negotiate strongly at COP29 for more climate change adaptation grants and fewer loans that only leave the continent paying back debt. 💻 Carlos Lopes, University of Cape Town #Climate #COP29
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Strategies to beat a disease outbreak like mpox must start with the root causes. 💻 Steven Lam, CGIAR System Organization and Delia Grace, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) #HealthAndMedicine
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