[wanabidii] Islamic State claims missile attack on Egypt navy boat; in Somalia US drone strike kills Shabaab militants (M&G Africa) Friday, July 17, 2015 View a web version of this message 17 Jul 2015 Islamic State claims missile attack on Egypt navy boat; in Somalia US drone strike kills Shabaab militants Thursday's attack could be the Sunni extremist group's first maritime attack. Meanwhile Kenya announces killing of militant commanders. No doubt who's still boss as rich nations rally to water down African push for multinationals to stop dodging tax Ethiopia summit fails to strike deal on the one issue that showed just how deep the North-South divide remains Return our money and we'll forget you stole: Tunisia says would pardon ill-gotten gains if paid back Numerous people have already been jailed over corruption or have fled the country, with thieving having been endemic under toppled dictator. UPDATED: Regional fireman Museveni's powers fail him in Burundi, but securing a deal wasn't the plan 30-year veteran Ugandan president Museveni in Burundi to seek solution over third-term crisis More from the Mail & Guardian Africa How the good old sun and wind will change Africa - and the world - as we know it Green energy operates by a very different politics and patronage model than conventional sources - and African governments should be prepared Growing up African: Hilarious Tweets on what it's like growing up on this fair continent "Have I touched you? Why are you crying?" - Sound familiar? A Thursday in African Twitterdom. Africans worried about climate change and the economy, but some losing sleep over ISIS and Iran too Tanzania leads Africa in worrying about ISIS – 51% of respondents say they are very concerned about the group, the highest response for that issue. European Investment Bank plans Africa expansion amid growth, eyes billions in infrastructure Multilateral lender to open four more offices on the continent, says investment opportunities are 'huge'. They cost Africa $50 billion a year - so what next? Mbeki-led panel weighs in illicit financial flows have cost Africa an astounding $1 trillion over the last 50 years and about $50 billion every year. Forget the snub in Ethiopia—the slave trade files that tell Africa 'sorry, you are on your own' This week rich nations slapped down a push for their multinationals to rightfully pay tax. The reason is in plain sight, and goes back centuries. As we look around Africa, we have plenty of reason for pride – but there's still a lot to do Thanks to the progress of the last 15 years, the geography of poverty has changed. Dispute deepens over Madagascar's 'pirate shipwreck' as UN tosses out big Captain Kidd find claims The supposed discovery of one of history's most notorious pirates was attended even by the president. UNESCO says 'hogwash'. Drought raises fears that Africa could go to bed hungry this year, but it's not all about food Climate change is a "threat multiplier" in world conflicts - drought helped create instability that Boko Haram exploited, says Obama Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 17-07-2015 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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