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How young people can ensure longer lives are also better lives

Longevity is a global, multigenerational challenge, with financial security and loneliness ranking as top concerns as young people contemplate longer lives.

Adam Skali and Clementina Colombo 11 Aug 2026

Economic Growth

Africa doesn’t just need more startups. It needs ways to help viable businesses survive

The frequent closure of African small businesses threatens the fabric of entrepreneurship on which the continent relies – but the diaspora could step in.

Teniola Tayo 07 Aug 2026

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What COVID taught one epidemiologist about speaking to build trust, without jargon

Speaking to the media during COVID drove home to epidemiologist Prativa Baral the need for clear science communication training so experts can build trust with the public and be understoo...

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Toluwani Aliu

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Iyanuoluwa Aliu

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James Balzer

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Clementina Colombo

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Benedikt Gieger

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Georgina Mondino

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Adam Skali

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Isabell Steidel

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Mario Truss

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Valentina Vellinho Nardin

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