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Colombia’s Life Expectancy Continues to Climb

Life expectancy in Colombia continues to rise, currently averaging 77 years for men and 80 for women. This progress reflects demographic, health, and social changes that have transformed the way people live, but it also presents new challenges for a country that must guarantee medical care and financial protection throughout an…

SHS placement: Protect learners’ mental health

By Henry Atta Nyame When the West African Examinations Council released the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, I did not doubt it. I knew the results would be fair. I waited patiently, anticipating parents’ reactions to the placement. Agitation, of course!

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