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The Reason Why Africa's Borders Are So Straight is More Complicated Than Most Think

The Reason Why Africa's Borders Are So Straight is More Complicated Than Most Think

Research shows Africa's borders were not entirely arbitrary, shaped instead by negotiations involving precolonial territories and geographical landmarks.

Old and New Diversities Recreating Urban Spaces

Old and New Diversities Recreating Urban Spaces

Global migration flows show a profound diversification of migrants' groups in recent years. Their patterns of nationality, ethnicity, language, age, gender and legal status are growing ever more complex and migrants with 'new diversity' traits live in cities alongside people from previous immigration waves. Prof. Steven Vertovec's comparative study helps understand how old and new waves of migrants meet, mix, interact and get integrated into a given society.

From Garden Streets to Bike Highways: Four Ideas for Post-Covid Cities - Visualised

From Garden Streets to Bike Highways: Four Ideas for Post-Covid Cities - Visualised

As coronavirus wreaks havoc on existing structures, we take a look at some visions for cities of the future - and how they hold up