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science / science - 5 years ago

South Africa's Ramaphosa appoints graft tribunal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a tribunal to fast-track legal proceedings from graft investigations by the country's Special Investigating Unit (SIU), the presidency said on Sunday. The tribunal will adjudicate over any civil...

science / science - 5 years ago

Senegal holds vote with president tipped to win

Senegal's small fish-exporting economy expanded more than 6 percent last year, one of the highest rates in Africa, driven by an ambitious reform and development plan that included the construction of a new railway. The 57-year-old told thousands gat...

science / science - 5 years ago

Polls open for Senegal's presidential election

DAKAR/FATICK, Senegal (Reuters) - Polls opened in Senegal on Sunday in an election President Macky Sall is expected to win after strong economic growth in his first term, although rights groups criticize him for squeezing out rivals. About 6.5 millio...

science / science - 5 years ago

Tech connection boosts NY vertical farmers

Workers at Bowery Farming's warehouse near New York have swapped out a farmer's hoe for a computer tablet that takes real-time readings of light and water conditions. Launched in 2015, Bowery is part of the fast-growing vertical farming movement, wh...

science / science - 5 years ago

France calls on Germany to ease arms export rules

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that Germany should ease its strict arms export rules for countries outside the European Union to strengthen the defense industry. France has complained that joint arms manufacturing projects are...