[wanabidii] A week after his trip Obama hosts 500 rising stars of Africa’s next generation, talks up promise of young leaders (M&G Africa) Tuesday, August 04, 2015 View a web version of this message 04 Aug 2015 A week after his trip Obama hosts 500 rising stars of Africa's next generation, talks up promise of young leaders The Mandela Washington Fellowship component of the leadership programme began last year with nearly 30,000 people applying for 500 spots. Outcry after journalist beaten in Burundi; leading activist injured in shooting The political crisis in has seen independent media outlets shut down and many journalists have fled the country or have gone into hiding. Burundi on edge: AU calls for calm, as Nkurunziza urges restraint over high-profile assassination Former chief of intelligence and key ally to Burundi president was killed by a rocket fired at his car, as concerns swirl over stability. Mozambique dollar millionaires seen leading growth of Africa's rich; Ivory Coast and Zambia are also hot Mozambique's economy is being boosted by the biggest natural gas find in the world in the last decade. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Cecil the Zim Lion, and all that - how the saga of its killing played out on Twitter A lion in Zimbabwe named Cecil is hunted, shot and beheaded by an American dentist. Then things get really dramatic, real fast. Airlines in Africa, and the tale of democracy: Kenya and South African carriers bleed, while Ethiopian flies high Perhaps there is something unique in the airline business that makes it easier for a "clever" and developmental authoritarian regime to find success. Somalia's debt is 93% of its GDP, and 15 other things you didn't know about its cash situation The IMF's first look at the country's economy in over 25 years brought up some surprising numbers, and showed big progress. Mozambique dollar millionaires seen leading growth of Africa's rich; Ivory Coast and Zambia are also hot Mozambique's economy is being boosted by the biggest natural gas find in the world in the last decade. Somalia's debt is 93% of its GDP, and 15 other things you didn't know about its cash situation The IMF's first look at the country's economy in over 25 years brought up some surprising numbers, and showed big progress. A land frozen in time. Burundi then and now - real reason Nkurunziza 'won' a 3rd term, and his big trump card There is a more existential narrative. It's complicated. Here a young opponent of the ruler said, "hunger is sometimes stronger than ideology." Post-election Burundi: The gloomy and the more optimistic scenarios - both make for sobering reading A triumph president Pierre Nkurunziza could either seek to placate opponents, or deeply scarred by previous weeks, round on them. Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, it's going to be quiet in the Americas this year- thank the Sahara for that Saharan dust is bad for hurricane systems, as it denies them of heat and moisture. Plus: you won't believe it - the Sahara keeps the Amazon alive. Cecil the Zimbabwe lion killed by American dentist lights up New York's Empire State building An image of Cecil the lion was prime among animals whose pictures covered 33 floors of the southern face the building in an eight-minute video loop. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 04-08-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this : Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote
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