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WhatsApp: 5 things you should know about ‘forward’ messages

Global UpfrontOct 22, 20210

WhatsApp introduced features like “Forwarded many times” to help slow down the spread of rumours, viral messages, and fake news. Here’s everything you need to

Threat to security, irrigation project and Farmer-Herder conflict in Northern Nigeria

Global UpfrontOct 21, 2021October 21, 20210

The Conversation Farmer-herder conflict is taking its toll on productivity in northern Nigeria. Efforts to solve this problem must include all stakeholders and take into

Hit The Sleep “Sweet Spot” To Keep Brain Sharp: Too little and too much sleep linked to Cognitive Decline

Global UpfrontOct 20, 2021October 20, 20210

By WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, OCTOBER 20, 2021 Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older

Precision Medicine Data Dive shows “Water Pill” could potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer’s

Global UpfrontOct 20, 2021October 20, 20210

By National Institute of Health (NIH) October 18, 2021 A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be a potential

Violence against women in Kenya: Data provides a glimpse into a grim situation

Global UpfrontOct 20, 2021October 20, 20210

Statistics show that about 41% of women in Kenya have reported physical or sexual violence from their husbands or partners in their lifetime Kenyan world

The Death of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara’s Leader: An Opportunity for Dialogue?

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2021October 19, 20210

French authorities have announced the death of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahraoui, founder of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. In this Q&A, Crisis Group

Internally displaced children in Nigeria need more protection from the State

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2021October 19, 20210

Internal displacement of people has been a recurring challenge in Nigeria. There are several factors that contribute to it, but violent conflicts caused by religious

Nigeria’s Police: Few promises of reform have been kept a year after EndSARS protests

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2021October 19, 20210

Police brutality is not unique to Nigeria. The menace is almost universal. It is the level of accountability and transparency in policing that makes the

Nigeria’s ‘Bandits’ are not ‘Unknown Gunmen’: Why the label matters

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2021October 19, 20210

Since 2015, parts of northern Nigeria have witnessed a steady increase in insecurity and violent attacks. Civilians and government security forces have been the victims.

Facebook wants to morph into a live game streaming platform; here’s why

Global UpfrontOct 18, 2021October 18, 20210

Facebook’s aggressive moves into the gaming space, especially in India, shows there is room for growth in live video game broadcasts despite competition from Amazon’s