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Are Burundians really that unhappy?
The New York Times announced their “Happiest Country List” in early March, but Burundi wasn’t at the top of that list. Out of more than 150 countries, Burundi was ranked at #135 according to the poll based on violent political crisis, low life expectancy, extremely low levels of well being and a poor economical…
Is Hand Writing Becoming Obsolete?
An important question posed on the evolution and progress of technology. Emails. Text messages. Voice recording. In today’s era, typing as a means of communication greatly outnumbers writing with a pen and paper. Previous generations passed notes in class behind the teacher’s back; today’s generation simply sends a text message. The art of…
Ivory Trade: the Pillaging of Africa
History of Elephant Ivory Elephant ivory has been exported from Africa for centuries and the earliest record dates back to the 14th century BC. Throughout history, ivory has been removed for those of exotic wealth and used in production of piano keys, billiard balls, and other luxurious products. It is said that ivory hunters…
Oil Spills in the Niger Delta: The Shell Spills
Over the years, Nigeria has seen its fair share of oil spill devastation, and with a reported 1.5 million tons of oil spilled in the Niger Delta over the last 50 years, the ongoing risk continues to raise concern. Equal to one “Exxon Valdez” spill each year in the Delta, many Nigerians continue to…
