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African scientists recognise that diverse sexuality is the norm

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageA wide diversity of sexuality is normal – and fun.Reuters

This article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on issues related to LGBTI in Africa. You can read the rest of the series here.

The Academy of Science in South Africa (ASSAf), in collaboration with the Uganda National Academy of Sciences, has just released a...

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Better connectivity has economic spinoffs for Africa

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imageA concerted drive to develop the technology sector has transformed Mauritius into a cyber island.Shutterstock

Broadband has the potential to be an enabler for reducing poverty, improving education, promoting gender equality, improving health services, ensuring environmental sustainability and providing a platform for global partnerships for...

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