[wanabidii] Buhari’s Nigeria: $5.5bn arms scam acid test if leader can allow the country to dream again (M&G Africa) Friday, November 20, 2015 View a web version of this message 20 Nov 2015 Forward this message Invite a friend Buhari's Nigeria: $5.5bn arms scam acid test if leader can allow the country to dream again Continent sorely needs an economic leader to step up, but standing in the president's way is an ingrained culture of corruption Uganda president Museveni, in power since 1986, promises to leave if he loses election Veteran leader says not power-hungry, insists will go and look after his cattle if toppled in February elections. Mugabe's wife now denies presidential ambitions, says to back Zim leader even if 'in wheelchair' Apparent U-Turn to stoke speculation over what it means for race to succeed frail 91-year-old leader in 2018 elections. Don't test us, African Union warns ICC; court prosecutor Bensouda answers bloc attacks not grounded in 'reality' Ethiopian minister says continent 'may be left with no other choice than to take measures it may think necessary to safeguard its dignity'. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa It's a really good time for Ethiopia's women - starting with an all female-operated flight by Ethiopian Airlines... Credit lines with repayment rates of over 99%, all women-run flights and new health apps...it has been a good week for the country's strong women. These countries are urbanising fastest in Africa—and this is how they could surprisingly change fortunes China's successor? Believe it, Africa's chaotic cities are poised to catapult the region into new economic ground, and in a rather unexpected way. Testament to the human spirit: 5 Tanzanian miners freed after 41 days underground—they ate roaches and frogs to survive When they called out for help other miners thought they were hearing evil spirits and fled, but had the presence of mind to report it. Price of admission to Africa's richest party drops to $330 million—Forbes Falling currencies, the plunge in oil prices and flagging stock markets conspire to push seven Africans off the list. South African Airways picks new CEO—its seventh in three years as African carriers' struggles continue Thuli Mpshe held the position for just four months after the departure of her predecessor; state-owned carrier continues to absorb taxpayer funds. The Museveni contradiction; rebel, revolutionary, radical reformer...and president for life (PHOTOS) In many ways Museveni's story is exceptional among his peers, but he has become a prisoner of the past and hurtling toward an uncertain end. Why don't Africans adopt much, and get very upset when white people take up black babies? Black couples don't adopt—so why are they up in arms when needy children move across cultures Amazing solutions to Africa's big poop problem—and the 10 countries that can make the most returns out of them There's not much to celebrate for the continent this World Toilet Day--but these innovations hold much hope. AFRICITIES: Local governments in Africa going green, and putting their money where their mouths are Cities are the building blocks in optimising resources for the development of Africa in the lead up to 2063. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 20-11-2015 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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