In Blow to Academic Freedom, Court Rules Universities Can Punish Faculty for ‘Lack of Collegiality’

8 de July, 2023

Professor Stephen Porter was accused of ‘bullying’ his colleagues, and it was suggested he leave the degree program in question. He was soon forcibly removed.

⟵ The Serial Killer Who Preyed Upon Gay New Yorkers

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Africa’s Push for Better Debt Handling

The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) is now partnering with the Southern African Development Community ( SADC) Parliamentary Forum. Their goal? To improve how Africa manages debt, focusing on countries with heavy burdens. From 2004 to 2018, thirty African nations took out $66 billion in loans, backed by natural resources, with […]

Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Price Surge: October Ends with 3% Gain

The global oil market witnessed another day of upward momentum as October drew to a close. Crude prices inched higher, fueled by whispers of potential conflict escalation between Iran and Israel. This geopolitical uncertainty added a risk premium to oil futures, pushing them to end the month on a positive note. Brent crude, the international […]

Africa’s Vaccine Revolution: A Roadmap to 2040

In a significant development, the African Union aims for 60% local vaccine production by 2040, steering towards health independence. The Africa CDC spearheads this effort, transitioning Africa from a small to a significant pharmaceutical contributor. Prompted by COVID-19’s challenges, the initiative stresses the necessity for Africa’s own production capacities. The 2021 Partnerships for African Vaccine […]