The Resource Curse: When Rich Countries Stay Poor
It is logical to assume that countries with valuable natural resources should be wealthy. If a nation has oil, gold,…
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Beyond Mosquito Nets. Why Hunger and Dirty Water Must Be Part of Africa’s Malaria Fight
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Why Studying Agriculture Could Change Africa’s Future
Early in the morning, Daniel checks his small maize field behind his home. Not long ago, he knew very little…
She Went Hungry Every Morning. Now One Change Is Changing Ghana.
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Ghana’s Gold Rush: A Toxic Mix of Mafia Activity, Poverty, and Environmental Devastation
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The War Beneath the Ground That’s Emptying Africa’s Gas Tanks
By the time the sun came up, the line was already there. Men leaning on bicycles. Women holding plastic cans….
WHEN FOOD PRICES SPIKE, FOLLOW THE MONEY
An investigative look at power, profit, and the price of survival There’s a certain kind of headline that shows up…
Stop Watching Oil. The Real Crisis Is Food and Fertilizer
While much of the world watches oil prices and stock markets, a more serious problem is quietly unfolding. It is…