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Do we have a ‘parliament of owls’?

When the English came up with the phrase “a parliament of owls” they were borrowing from Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, owls are representative of the symbol of Athena, the goddess of...

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CONSTITUTION REVIEW: HEED WARIOBA’S ADVICE

Experts argue that a good constitution plays a key role in catalyzing social, economic and political development of a country.

Has China pushed African countries into “debt traps”?

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Some Western media outlets and officials accused China of using loans to increase the debts of African countries to such levels that they cannot...

Wanted: Change of tactics in Ukraine

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We don’t know if non-violent tactics would be successful in thwarting the Russian advance and occupation, but they would have more of a chance...

Rethinking VAT incentives: Zero-rating or exemptions?

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Zero-rating has generally been a practice for export supplies only.

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The art of bribery: a closeup look at how traffic officers operate on Kenya’s roads

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