[wanabidii] Rebel leader Machar set for big return as US says South Sudan joint govt up in January (M&G Africa) Friday, December 11, 2015 View a web version of this message 11 Dec 2015 Forward this message Invite a friend Rebel leader Machar set for big return as US says South Sudan joint govt up in January But President Salva Kiir's side whittles down 'frightening' rivals team from nearly 600 to just 30 as wary Washington threatens to cut aid. INTERVIEW: Senegal's Macky Sall says there's life after presidency, and European, Asian migrants will flood Africa in 25 years I think if democracy is upheld Africa will in 20 years be the new go-to destination for the world. Ex-AfDB president Kaberuka lands new job with billionaire-backed venture Rwandan joins TPG/Satya, a venture partnership with links to Mo Ibrahim to 'provide insight on investment opportunities on the continent'. Once militant, now millionaire. Next up, Ramaphosa's chances of being next South Africa president rise It would crown a comeback from political obscurity after Thabo Mbeki outmaneuvered him to become deputy president in 1994. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa World of surprises: Malawi prison group clinch prestigious Grammy music award nomination Inmates become Malawi's first ever grammy nominees. Brave future: Middle class—or just rich? Behind high walls, new luxury South African city is a world apart 'Enough amenities to declare independence,' is the official slogan for Steyn City, where about 250 of 10,000 planned plush homes have been completed. You know them by their words: What African leaders said when they met a powerful man from a rich country Some stuck a boot into the West, others urged beneficial ties, and some saw the opportunities. And there are also those who went off in a tangent. 'We've never heard of him': Zuma's pick of new finance minister leaves everyone scratching their heads David van Rooyen will replace Nhlanhla Nene, but the markets didn't like it, as the currency crashed to a record low. No soft landing for these African countries as key buyer of continent's cotton cuts orders The cash crop had been one of those that escaped the rout in commodity prices, but the pain could be coming home. This African country's president is running for a third term, and why we should all move there Essentially the biggest transgression in the Seychelles' recent election was drunk voters—and too much voting! Lessons from a spider web: Why Obama wishes he was Magufuli right now African states are often described as weak, with low institutional capacity, deliberately kept so by elites. But there's a silver lining Tragic news for Africa's most famous TV star lions - Marsh pride poisoned Two of the lions died after eating a poisoned cow carcass, while one more is missing and at least five are being treated by vets. Rap artist Akon likens clean energy to digital revolution – you can't miss it In the past five years, more new renewable energy capacity has been installed worldwide than fossil and nuclear power combined. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 11-12-2015 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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