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Enemies of the State: America’s Mustangs

The nation’s wild horses are under siege by oil, gas, mining and other special interests, with total disregard for public lands

E-government survey 2022: African countries show improvement but high data charges widen digital divide

Gathering adequate investment for e-government development has been a challenge for Africa

India’s coal production to surpass a billion tonnes by 2025: IEA annual report

Russian invasion of Ukraine sharply altered the dynamics of coal trade, prices, supply and demand patterns  

Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place

African countries need to be more deliberate in developing space capabilities; quite a lot of strategic foresight is needed in Africa

The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead

There is some reason to cheer as the continental body celebrates its 20th anniversary on 9 July. Yet a lot remains to be achieved.

Monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries cross 1,000 mark in a month. What this means

Global public health risk has been classified as ‘moderate’ but the WHO refrained from stating it has pandemic potential  

The end of Roe vs Wade would likely embolden global anti-abortion activists and politicians

Overturning Roe vs Wade would put the US Supreme Court out of step with public sentiment  

African states need a vision for relations with the Indo-Pacific

The year ahead offers an excellent opportunity for states such as South Africa to develop its approach to the Indo-Pacific

The expanding landscape of environmental, social and governance in India

Media will have a major role to play in creating mass awareness among investors in India

World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Lack of access

Shortage of first-line antibiotics, which are essential to treat a wide range of common infections, is a major public health threat

UN reports demands review of non-tariff measures to boost world trade

If implemented in the right trade, such measures can help in achieving sustainable development goals

‘The United States’ Indian Wars never ended’

Down To Earth speaks to Ruth Hopkins, writer of Dakota and Lakota Sioux origin, about various issues concerning Native Americans today in the …

Could climate change be behind fewer shark attacks worldwide?

US shark expert flags theory after study records dip in global shark attacks in 2018

‘A zoo must strive to meet animals’ physical and psychological needs’

Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter. He founded what are now called the Durrell …

Brexit exposes globalisation's fatal flaw

It is clear that the world desperately needs a globalisation model that will work for all and not just some

‘Improving efficiency only way to control nitrogen pollution’

Human-induced nitrogen emissions have surpassed natural emissions, damaging the environment and human health, says Mark Sutton, lead author of &…

Why International Yoga Day is no cause for celebration in India

The debate around International Yoga Day is not about health benefits. It is about the media spectacle in the name of health when spending on …