[wanabidii] Record 60m forced to flee war, violence, as Africa's refugees rise again to 3.7m (M&G Africa) Friday, June 19, 2015 View a web version of this message 19 Jun 2015 Record 60m forced to flee war, violence, as Africa's refugees rise again to 3.7m Last year alone, an estimated 13.9 million people were displaced -- or a startling 42,500 a day. Latest intelligence report on the next decade ignored Africa, but we tell you the next 10 things to watch for Highlighting possible trends that will shape Africa's future, and its relationship to the world, over the next fifteen years. Suspect at black American church shooting wore flag of white-ruled S. Africa and Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) Both flags were the symbols of racist minority regimes that oppressed their majority black populations. President Zuma leaves parliament amidst corruption question row; rival wants him to 'repay money' Zuma profited from the opposition tactics, as he avoided answering questions including on the "escape" of Sudan president Bashir from South Africa. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Mind the gap; developing nations will take another 100 years to catch up in education Developing nations overtaking developed ones – on the pace of mobile-phone and luxury-car sales, not education Africa is changing, and this is how you know: A career day at a high school, Lupita Nyong'o Effect, and the opera It points to the growing popularity of classical and jazz music among the youth, who are stereotyped as only liking the loud, noisy, "annoying" stuff. Nigeria produces just 1.5% of the electricity it needs; lighting it is new president Buhari's big challenge Exasperated Nigerians dubbed the Power Holding Company of Nigeria the "Please Hold Candle Nearby" company. Five African central banks raise rates as currencies tank – with little success African nations have fared worse than most due to the compounding effect of lower prices of commodities that account for the bulk of their exports. Africa's richest man, Dangote, takes cement empire to Asia with $400m plant in Nepal Says has donated $100 million to countries such as Nigeria, Niger, Kenya, Tanzania and Ebola-hit nations in West Africa. Africa is changing, and this is how you know: A career day at a high school, Lupita Nyong'o Effect, and the opera It points to the growing popularity of classical and jazz music among the youth, who are stereotyped as only liking the loud, noisy, "annoying" stuff. 'The true measure of M-Pesa's - and Safaricom's - big success is how we transform lives' Bob Collymore, the chief executive of the extremely successful African telecoms giant Safaricom, says the region's answers lie within Can this shirt get you through the workday sweat-free in Africa's heat? Meet hydrophobic fabrics These are textiles that, through sorcery, or, more likely, science, repel liquids along with their smells and stains. Listen up Africa; space internet has already reached Earth – just that most of us aren't aware of it The satellites will beam the Internet down from the heavens and give all people—not just those in well-connected cities—high-speed access to the web. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 19-06-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this : Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote
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