[wanabidii] UPDATED: Kiir refuses to sign South Sudan peace deal in Ethiopia, rival Machar scores political points (M&G Africa) Tuesday, August 18, 2015 View a web version of this message 18 Aug 2015 UPDATED: Kiir refuses to sign South Sudan peace deal in Ethiopia, rival Machar scores political points President Kiir watched the signing. Meanwhile almost a record 200,000 South Sudanese civilians are sheltering in UN bases. 15 facts about Gabon on its 55th birthday; tale of a singing First Lady and president winning 100% It has a Curvy Women association that holds big beauty pageants, and puts bigger "richer" African nations to shame with its health services. Four years after Gaddafi, Libya risks becoming 'another Somalia' says Italy's foreign minister The rise of a jihadist Islamic State offshoot in the centre of the country is now causing alarm on the other side of the Mediterranean. As Cuba returns to the fold, 15 things about Havana in Africa, plus how Congo broke Che Guevara's heart Cuba was once a crucial external player in the liberation of southern Africa; at one point its Africa missions were spread over 17 countries More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Living on borrowed time: World exceeded its biological capacity to support life on August 13 - plus Africa's scary cases Mauritians' current consumption habits actually require the equivalent of 4.4 Mauritiuses to support, ecologically speaking. PHOTOS: The many faces of transport in Africa's cities and the story they tell about a continent Booming urbanisation and planning problems have brought about some innovative ways to get around. She is trendy, wears heels: South African black doll breaks the 'traditional' mould in high style Decked out in the latest fashions and an impressive afro, Momppy could play her own small part in changing the way black children look at themselves. As Netflix makes Africa move, Naspers talks with Vodacom to offer continent video-on-demand It's producing more African shows, and will allow new service Showmax to compete directly with its Multichoice unit. Nigerians impatient for anti-graft reforms in an oil sector famous for rampant thefts Buhari's critics call him 'Baba Go Slow' because of his slow spaces, and analysts have complained that he has been vague about achieving his goals. Migrant haters of Europe, you might want to run and hide, for your future success depends on Africans Europe's population is steadily shrinking. And with data from the UN suggesting migrants be the answer, it might be a good idea to treat them well. The 'Chinese-ification of South Africa' has many unhappy. How about we beat them at their game instead? "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart" - Mandela Living on borrowed time: World exceeded its biological capacity to support life on August 13 - plus Africa's scary cases Mauritians' current consumption habits actually require the equivalent of 4.4 Mauritiuses to support, ecologically speaking. Kenya 'about to' legalise controversial GM crops, a look at the costs and benefits in Africa's context Seeds of discord, health concerns and high costs - yet life saving. The debate rages on... Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 18-08-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this :
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