Tag Archives: University College London

Britain’s colonial shame: Slave-owners given huge payouts after abolition

February 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

David Cameron’s ancestors were among the wealthy families who received generous reparation payments that would be worth millions of pounds in today’s money. The true scale of Britain’s involvement in the slave trade has been laid bare in documents revealing … read more »

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Water and reconstruction in Africa: an agenda for transformation

April 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Horace Campbell The unification of the water resources of Africa is one of the primary bases for African unity, with a system of canals linking rivers and lakes in the kind of infrastructure planning that ensures that all will have … read more »

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Scientists: Africa Sits on Vast Reservoir of Water

April 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Scientists say a new study shows Africa sits on a huge reservoir of groundwater that could provide water for both drinking and agriculture. The scientists estimate that 300 million people in Africa do not have access to safe drinking water … read more »

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More than 90,000 foreign students free to vanish in Britain often apply to ‘untrusted’ colleges

January 31, 2011 by benim

More than 90,000 foreign students have been allowed to pour into Britain in the past year to attend colleges that are not ‘trusted’ by the Government. Ministers fear huge numbers have simply vanished into the underground economy and will never … read more »

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Breastfeeding ‘not always best’

January 14, 2011 by benim

Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months is not necessarily best for a baby’s health, British researchers said Friday, calling into question advice given to new mothers. The team led by a paediatrician from University College London said babies fed … read more »

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