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Senegalese peacekeepers on patrol in Bamako, Mali. Flickr

Shadows of past political violence shape the lives of young Africans for years – a study of nine countries

A child born into a community with a history of political unrest is at higher risk of abuse as they grow into a young adult.
A pregnant woman in labour pains uses the wall as a support at a ward of the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images

Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time

Early identification of abnormal heart rate and blood pressure is crucial to prevent maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage and maternal sepsis.
Nocry Mzimba and Nurse Molamadi of the Black Mambas anti-poaching unit patrol Olifants West Nature Reserve, South Africa to prevent wildlife poaching. Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Should wildlife parks be fenced? We studied 60 African examples for an answer

Nature reserve fences can protect wildlife and people, but they also break up natural landscapes, restrict animal movement, and affect nearby communities.

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