[wanabidii] Modi puts on a big show for visiting African leaders, but the limits of India's 'soft power' were too obvious (M&G Africa) Friday, October 30, 2015 View a web version of this message 30 Oct 2015 Modi puts on a big show for visiting African leaders, but the limits of India's 'soft power' were too obvious At the last India-Africa summit in Ethiopia, about 10 leaders showed. This time it was full house, rivalling the US-Africa and China-Africa meets. Nigeria conducts 1,488 airstrikes against Boko Haram over 2 months; in Abuja Senate confirms Buhari's cabinet picks The president has been criticised for being slow to name his cabinet since his victory in March elections. Uneasy in Tanzania: Ruling party's Magufuli declared new president, but opposition rejects result, claims victory Ruling party's Magufuli declared winner with 58.46% of the vote. Rival Lowassa rejects that, saying his party's own count gave him victory with 62%. UN backs tougher African Union stance on Burundi, amidst warning of a 'threat of genocide' Some 200 people have been killed in the violence and 200,000 have fled the country, raising fears of a return to all-out war. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa PHOTOS: They got swag! Africa's presidents pull out all the stops to impress in India Some leaders wore traditional Indian dress, a wink to their host. No good deed goes unpunished: After Ebola, Sierra Leone's brave burial workers rejected, fear bleak future (PHOTOS) Many have faced stigma for their work: some kicked out of their homes by landlords; others shunned by family and friends. Why greater East Africa has an outsized influence on Africa's story - look at the map In the 21st century, it's unpopular to invoke physical features on a map as relevant in the development of a country. But geography still matters. Flushed with election victory, bullish Ouattara says Ivory Coast to supply 50% of global cocoa by 2020 The economy will expand by as much as 9% annually through 2020, a pace that is more than twice as fast as the average in sub-Saharan Africa. SPECIAL REPORT: 18 million, not 300 million: That's the size of Africa's 'real' middle class—and it could disappear New wealth report throws a spanner in the narrative of a rising Africa, but even if you don't like it, it is hard to dismiss the numbers. Nigeria risks hurting investment with 'brazen' $5.2 billion MTN fine in a struggling economy The penalty is more than 20% of the telco's market value, leading to shares posting their biggest three-day plunge in Johannesburg since 2008. Beginners guide: Inside the age-old small corruption networks in DR Congo, and why they live on One needs so many documents to move around DRC, that one will almost always not have them all – and so have to pay a bribe to move on. Zimbabwe runs out of money to contain outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease South Africa, which borders an affected area, has raised pressure on Zimbabwe to prevent further transmission, which could impact beef exports. Uganda ethanol plant by country's biggest sugar producer to start commercial output July 2016 Uganda plans to enforce that biofuels comprise as much as 20% of oil products once it starts crude output. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 30-10-2015 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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