Darie Nani
Editor-in-Chief·Founder, Sovereign Magazine
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Social ImpactWhy age gives West African women more autonomy and power
Several studies, covering about 58 countries across the world, found that as women get older they are more able to make decisions independently of men. But scholars have struggled to pin down explanations for this age dividend – why are women given more independence the older they get? We wanted to know what the reasons may be.
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CultureA QUANTUM THEORY OF BREXIT
As the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) releases the first ever photo of Brexit, John McMenemie theorises the quantum mechanics behind it.
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LifestyleThe Bright Lady
Interview with Sandra Deakin (@brightspotsbysandra). Founder, inspirator, creator, author, presenter, transformational coach, member of ATL Europe (transformational leaders) Offering people “Brightspots” in their life has always been a passion for Sandra Deakin. From the age of 14 she was a radiopresenter. She has also created several radio and televisionshows in Belgium. She is known to be a pioneer in guiding her audience to a brighter way of living. Today she is still a freelance presenter at
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Culture, LifestyleMrs Hinch and Zoella: how internet influencers shot to literary stardom – with a very outdated view of women
She has a cockerspaniel called Henry and would rather sew than go out clubbing. Barely a year ago, she was an unknown hairdresser from Essex in the south-east of England. Now Mrs Hinch – aka Sophie Hinchliffe – is an internet sensation, famous for her super bubbly cleaning tips and her regular updates about her husband and imminent first child.
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Real EstateRent or buy: does the British obsession with home ownership pay off?
Unlike the Germans, who are a nation of renters, the desire to be a homeowner is firmly rooted in the British psyche. In 2003, the proportion of UK households owning their own home reached a peak of almost 71%.
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BusinessBoeing 737 MAX: how much could the grounded fleet cost the company?
Boeing’s 737 MAX fleet has been grounded by airlines around the world for the last three weeks. First flown commercially in 2017, the 737 MAX is the fourth generation of Boeing’s 737 series and it is actually not unusual for new aircraft to go through technical issues in the early years of operation.
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Science & TechGuinea pigs cured of Ebola with antibodies, raising hopes for treatment in humans
The Ebola virus outbreak of 2014 in West Africa caused more than 11,000 deaths. At the time, scientists were working on several experimental vaccines and treatments but none were licensed for use in humans.
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EducationPaid work experience and ‘sandwich degrees’ help boost social mobility – new research
The upper echelons of British society are filled with graduates from elite universities. These universities are, in turn, disproportionately full of students from wealthier backgrounds, many of whom went to private school. For these graduates, their top education and superior knowledge of the “rules of the game” regarding how institutions work gains them entry-level graduate jobs in elite professional firms.
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Science & TechFive reasons Bitcoin could enter a more extreme death spiral
Back in December 2017, when its price reached close to US$20,000, Bitcoin looked like it had finally disrupted financial markets with the potential to enter the mainstream. A year later and things looked quite different. Bitcoin is now steadily trading below US$4,000 and has been constantly on a downward ride over the last year, losing more than half of its market capitalisation.
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CultureApril Fools 2019: Which stories are not so fakenews? Take our quiz to find out
It’s that time again and it seems the ushering in of spring just wouldn’t be the same without a healthy […]
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BusinessMore than a million UK small businesses see Brexit as major obstacle to success
When it comes to how Brexit will affect business, much of the debate in the UK has focused on large firms, particularly international ones such as Honda and Nissan. The CBI, which mainly represents big business, has been tirelessly warning of the economic dangers of a no deal in the coming weeks.
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Green TechPeople are taking a huge toll on the plains of the Serengeti-Mara
The 40,000 sq km Serengeti-Mara plain that straddles the border of Kenya and Tanzania is famous for its abundant and diverse wildlife. It is also home to one of the wonders of the world: the Serengeti-Mara wildebeest migration. Each year about two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles migrate from Tanzania to Kenya’s Maasai Mara in search of food and water.
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Science & TechHow the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry have transformed research and saved lives
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018 has been awarded to three researchers for their work on “harnessing the power of evolution” to create compounds that are of benefit to humanity. One half of the nine million Swedish kronor (£770,686) prize will go to the American Frances Arnold from the California Institute of Technology, US. The other half will go jointly to the American George Smith from the University of Missouri, US, and the Brit Gregory Winter from the MRC lab in Cambridge, UK.
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PoliticsItaly joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative – here’s how it exposes cracks in Europe and the G7
Italy is projected to be the first G7 nation to officially endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). And that’s raising the ire of both the European Union and the United States.
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BusinessElizabeth Holmes: Theranos scandal has more to it than just toxic Silicon Valley culture
The story of the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes has captivated the public imagination. Her story is now the basis of a bestselling book, a podcast series, an HBO documentary and a future film – with Jennifer Lawrence cast as Holmes.
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LifestyleThe dying art of conversation – has technology killed our ability to talk face-to-face?
Melanie Chan, Leeds Beckett University What with Facetime, Skype, Whatsapp and Snapchat, for many people, face-to-face conversation is used less […]
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LifestyleThis is what postnatal depression really feels like
Motherhood can be a source of joy, but it can also pose difficulties and challenges – particularly, in the postnatal period. It is a time when some mothers’ emotional and physical endurance is pushed to the
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Green TechEmissions inequality: there is a gulf between global rich and poor
American congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently shook up environmental politics by releasing a broad outline of a Green New Deal – a plan to make the US a carbon-neutral economy in the next ten years, while reducing both poverty and inequality. Lauded by many as a radical and necessary step, president Trump responded in typical style:
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LifestyleAlzheimer’s disease: have we got the cause all wrong?
Fer Gregory/Shutterstock Vicky Jones, University of Central Lancashire Early in the 20th century, Alois Alzheimer first described a disorder of […]
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BusinessA Conversation with Dr. Werner Krings: From LinkedIn’s EMEA Award to Global Strategy
Dr. Werner Krings, LinkedIn’s EMEA Social Selling #1 Award winner 2017, supports global companies in various industries to optimise their digital strategy. Enhancing Business Development/Sales by applying a relevant set of media and tailoring content to specific B2B decision-makers results in agility, flexibility and recurring revenues streams.
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BusinessPost truth and beyond!
Hitler was a socialist and the Earth is flat. The moon landing was faked. 2+2=6. You can prove anything with […]
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BusinessThe Heart of Business
In this article the heart of business is explored from the perspective of corporate and social responsibility. If you were […]
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LifestyleRealign Your Inner Peace
Who doesn’t know this situation…you feel uncomfortable, stressed and all of a sudden you react exactly like your mum or […]
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CultureSocrates in love: how the ideas of this woman are at the root of Western philosophy
Armand D’Angour, University of Oxford Where did Socrates, the foundational figure of Western philosophy, get the inspiration for his original […]
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