We tracked 20 years of crop cycles and protests in Kenya – unrest follows a clear seasonal rhythm
Agricultural cycles structure much of rural economic life in developing economies, where smallholder farming remains a primary source of employment and income. Smallholder farmers typically live on the edge of…
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US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult
A series of tax cuts since President George W. Bush's 2001 legislation have helped push the national debt to US$32 trillion. AP Photo/Ron Edmonds Democrats, set to take over Congress…
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Koeberg Unit 2 achieves critical safety milestone in support of South Africa’s nuclear industry and long-term energy security
Tuesday, 10 November 2026: Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has successfully passed the Integrated Leak Rate Test, confirming the structural integrity and leak-tightness of the containment building, one of…
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Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave
A woman in New Port Richey, Fla., voices her opposition to the construction of AI data centers on July 18, 2026. Thomas Simonetti/AFP via Getty Images Data centers were on…
Read article: Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave
Africa’s funding focus needs to change: the African Development Bank has plans to make that happen
International development cooperation – external financial and technical support for economic and social improvements in lower-income countries – is shifting fast all around the world. Nowhere is this happening faster…
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Paraguay’s bank collapse brought down a president – and exposed as myth the nation’s status as a ‘Dubai of South America’
Protesters on Nov. 5 burn a effigy depicting now ex-President Santiago Pena outside Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay, days after the beginning of a banking crisis to which he was linked.…
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Eskom sustains on-going power system performance as EAF reaches 68.16%, diesel spend falls by R4.81 billion and 1.6 million customers exit load reduction, reducing the affected footprint by 94%
Friday, 06 November 2026: Eskom continues to sustain the gains delivered through its Generation Recovery Plan, with the financial year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) reaching 68.16% and approximately 6 481MW…
Read article: Eskom sustains on-going power system performance as EAF reaches 68.16%, diesel spend falls by R4.81 billion and 1.6 million customers exit load reduction, reducing the affected footprint by 94%
Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense
Millions of hunters will be in fields and wooded areas, where they can help spot and report any signs of screwworm. Michigan Department of Natural Resources For the first time…
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Donor aid models don’t determine food security in Zambia, but local farming practices do
For decades, competing global development models have shaped sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural landscape. Traditional western donors, such as the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), have promoted climate-smart agricultural systems such…
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Florida just voted for lower property taxes – and that could mean cuts in government services and new housing construction
Over 60% of Floridian voters voted to cut property taxes, which has been surging in recent years. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Many Florida homeowners cheered on Nov. 3, 2026, when more…
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Midterms are bad for incumbents – and even worse when energy prices are high
Voters respond to economic and political messages and experiences. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson As Democrats and Republicans look at the overwhelming results of the 2026 midterm election, it’s worth remembering what…
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AI and blockchain are coming to African farms: 4 things must happen for farmers to benefit
The use of digital agriculture is expanding across Africa. Tools like artificial intelligence (AI), sensors and blockchain are helping farmers receive information about weather, pests, markets and farm management. AI…
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