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Albert Einstein notes with sketches of relativity theory sold in Paris auction for $13.17 million

Global UpfrontNov 24, 2021November 24, 20210

A manuscript co-authored by Albert Einstein, offering a rare insight into the legendary physicist’s thinking leading up to his general theory of relativity, was sold

East Africa’s Terrorism Hotspots: Examining the roots and solutions

Global UpfrontNov 23, 2021November 23, 20210

All terrorism in the region has domestic origins but is linked to regional and international events Uganda has had a string of terror attacks lately.

Facebook Messenger, Instagram to only get end-to-end encryption by 2023: Here’s why

Global UpfrontNov 22, 2021November 22, 20210

Facebook Messenger and Instagram will only get end-to-end encryption by default in 2023, according to the company. This is a delay on the original timeline

DRC’s Joseph Kabila laundered $138 million through relatives, associates, brother bought Johannesburg, South Africa properties

Global UpfrontNov 22, 2021November 22, 20210

The largest leak yet of financial documents in Africa reveals how at least $138 m of government funds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ethiopia on the brink as crisis threatens ‘peace and stability’ of Horn of Africa region

Global UpfrontNov 22, 2021November 22, 20210

Violence in Ethiopia could cause ripples across the Horn of Africa, destabilizing the region. But what has fueled the conflict and criticism of Biden’s response?

Nigeria: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2021 Article IV Mission

Global UpfrontNov 21, 2021November 21, 20210

November 19, 2021 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most

Kidnappings, assassinations and corruption – South African Police Services is a systemic threat to South Africa

Global UpfrontNov 21, 2021November 21, 20210

A weak SAPS, infiltrated by organised crime and in cahoots with the security industry, is a toxic brew and one for which we have already

Combating Antibiotic Resistance: A major global health threat

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2021November 20, 20210

By Harvard Medical School, November 20, 2021 As bacterial infections impervious to drugs rise, so does the need to develop better antibiotics. As long as antibiotics

Government College, Bida, Nigeria: Class of 24 students produced 2 Presidents, 4 Governors, 2 Ministers, 4 Emirs, 3 Justices, other influential leaders

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2021November 20, 20210

How the 1957-1962 class of 24 students produced 2 Presidents, 4 Governors, 2 Ministers, 4 Emirs, 3 Justices, 4 Ambassadors and other influential leaders Government

China’s influence looms over Blinken’s Africa visit

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2021November 20, 20210

On a stop in Nigeria, the secretary of state said the U.S. would no longer treat African countries as pawns in a global game. But