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In Benin, voodoo is practiced as a religion – regardless of whether someone is Christian, Muslim or Hindu. However, the proliferation of Christian free churches and the increase in Islamist attacks are endangering the harmony between the religious groups.

The lasting influence of Portuguese colonialism continues to hinder efforts to improve public welfare, address structural racism and protect the country’s rich ecosystems.

A survey in the Dominican Republic has identified aspects that help women entrepreneurs to become more confident.

A recent white paper published by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation identifies global priorities and suggests how to allocate funding for maximum impact.

One year ago, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travelled to Tanzania to apologise for the atrocities committed by his country during its colonial rule. This was a first, but an apology alone is not enough.

Development scholar Henning Melber assesses in a new book how Germans dealt with their colonial history from the 19th century on.

Rural communities generally lack good public services and have too few economic opportunities. The climate crisis is compounding problems.

Antibiotic resistance is a major problem in the fight against tuberculosis. In order to manage it, the health infrastructure must be strengthened in affected countries.

After 77 years of independence, Pakistan’s society, economy and politics are still marked by institutions established by the British Empire.

How developing countries’ national agricutultural research systems will become stronger.