Africa

The use of force by the police appears to be linked to the criminalization of poverty in Africa, with observers saying illegal use of force is mainly recorded in poor neighborhoods and low-income areas. As a result, police measures and curfews have had a discriminatory and disproportionate effect on the poorest. … [Read more...] about In Africa, concerns over rising police brutality

His measurement is a little off — on the pesticide bottle, the manufacturer recommends 40 milliliters per knapsack, 10 milliliters less than the volume of the half-tin of milk he is holding. Literacy levels among West Africa's smallholders are low. Sulemana suggests that governments could provide a little support to make the food network possible. … [Read more...] about West Africa is keen to feed the UK post-Brexit

"We need justice, not apology," Malema told French news agency AFP. "Who calls black people ugly?" "White people insult us and they apologize, they think that is the end," he said. "We have been projected as ugly people for a very long time by white people. It has got to come to an end at some point and it starts total with Clicks, we are tired." … [Read more...] about South Africa: Hair ad triggers nationwide protests

"White people insult us and they apologize, they think that is the end," he said. "We have been projected as ugly people for a very long time by white people. It has got to come to an end at some point and it starts total with Clicks, we are tired." … [Read more...] about Hair ad in South Africa triggers nationwide protests

They should have increased their lead after Bounedjah had been felled by Gbohouo 23 seconds after the restart but the striker crashed the spot-kick against the crossbar, and his side was made to pay with 62 minutes gone when Kodjia fired low past Rais Mbohli to level. … [Read more...] about Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria edge Ivory Coast, Tunisia kill Madagascar’s dream