Mass killings leave dozens dead, rattling Chinese society
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Mass killings leave dozens dead, rattling Chinese society
After a spate of mass attacks in China where the perpetrators were supposedly ‘taking revenge on society’, some are calling for reform and grea...
China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in Tajikistan
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China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in Tajikistan
Tajikistan's Rogun Dam Project is one of the most ambitious hydroelectric projects in the world. Do the ballooning costs, environmental concer...
Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament
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Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament
Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in terms of women’s representation in politics. Some of the barriers include an unfavora...
Ecuador grapples with 14-hour blackouts, climate change, and alleged corruption
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Ecuador grapples with 14-hour blackouts, climate change, and alleged corruption
Ecuador's energy crisis has deepened to 14 hours a day without electricity, while Daniel Noboa's government blames the drought and past g...
In Russia, people with diabetes face an unending financial burden
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In Russia, people with diabetes face an unending financial burden
For many in Russia's interior regions, many of whom are barely making ends meet, managing diabetes can be an expensive and stressful process.
Scores of Nepalis tricked into joining the Russian army
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Scores of Nepalis tricked into joining the Russian army
A Nepali cook falsely recruited in the Russian Army started seeking a way to escape when he saw his name on a roster of soldiers being sent to the ...
China's investment in agriculture in Tajikistan: A focus on growth and ​​pesticide use
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China's investment in agriculture in Tajikistan: A focus on growth and ​​pesticide use
Beginning in 2012, Tajikistan leased around 18,000 hectares of arable land to China for agricultural cultivation. Over ten years later, how has thi...
Why tech giants must do more for African language inclusion
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Why tech giants must do more for African language inclusion
About 523 of the 3,000 dying and endangered languages that will become extinct in the world by the end of the 21st century are spoken in Africa.
The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in Africa
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The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in Africa
Platforms like Full Fact in the UK and Africa Check in South Africa use AI to scan political speeches, news stories, and social media posts for mis...
Torture, abuse, and degredation are rampant in Azerbaijani prisons
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Torture, abuse, and degredation are rampant in Azerbaijani prisons
In Azerbaijani prisons, torture and ill-treatment are common. But for queer inmates, the persecution is much worse. The existing legislation offers...