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Most French colonies in Africa became independent in the 60s. But most are in poverty, much worse off than other African economies.

Malnutrition happens when there are insufficient amounts of nutrients and energy consumed improperly. Included are both undernutrition and overnutrition. This study is aimed to evaluate the relationship among undernutrition indicators of stunting, underweight, and wasting among those under 5 years given other predictors. The data were obtained from the measure of DHS program. A total of 2399 under-five children were involved in this study. A multivariate binary logistic regression model is used ...

Clashes occurred in Freetown and other cities, such as Makeni and Kamakwie in the north of the country, on August 10 when an economic protest descended into violence between the security forces and demonstrators

State failure is not new, but recently it has become more dangerous than ever. Weak states threaten not only themselves but also their neighbors and even global security. Preventing state failure is thus a strategic and moral imperative. If nation building is done on the cheap, the war against terror will be lost.

Salesian missionaries at Don Bosco Children and Life Mission (Don Bosco CALM), located in the town of Namugongo just northeast of the city of Kampala, Uganda, received funding for five dairy cows thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the

When President Muhammadu Buhari and stalwarts of the now-ruling All Progressives Congress travelled from state to state canvassing for votes in late 2014

NIAMEY, Niger - Flooding and landslides during Niger's rainy season have killed 32 people and affected more than 66,000 since June, authorities in the Sahel state said. Seventeen people died when their homes collapsed and 15 drowned, while 44 were injured, according to the latest figures from the

NIAMEY, Aug  16, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Flooding and landslides during Niger's rainy season have killed 32 people and affected more than

August 14, 2022, brings the diamond jubilee celebrations for the Pakistani nation. As Jinnah’s Pakistan turns seventy-five, it may be worthwhile to unearth its journey. History tells us that...

To think about independence on its 75th anniversary, without the teething problems that Pakistan inherited due to a poorly planned and brutally carried out — rather rushed — Partition,...