Africa: A Global Survey of Democracy Finds Both Sobering and Alarming Results: [IPS] United Nations — More than half the world’s population is younger than 25. But the enormous quantity of young people does often not translate into qualitative influence about democratic decision-making processes, according to UNICEF. Meanwhile, a new poll commissioned by the Open Society Foundations finds that young people around the world hold the least faith in democracy of any age group, presenting a grave threat to its future. The Open Society Barometer is one of the largest ever studies of global public opinion – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic Blame Rebels for Kidnappings: [VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon — Government officials in Cameroon and the Central African Republic say the number of civilian kidnappings has spiked along their borders, with armed gangs and rebels demanding as much as $ 50,000 in ransom. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Pollen in Pee – Fossilised Urine From a Small African Mammal Helps Us Understand Past Environments: [The Conversation Africa] If you are allergic to pollen, you are likely to curse the existence of these microscopic particles. You’re not alone: up to 30% of the world’s population suffers from hay fever, which is often driven by pollen allergies. Shifting global climates are likely to push that figure even higher. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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