[wanabidii] At least 19 dead as Al-Shabaab hit popular Somalia restaurant in what looks to be their new method of attack (M&G Africa) Friday, January 22, 2016 View a web version of this message 22 Jan 2016 Forward this message Invite a friend At least 19 dead as Al-Shabaab hit popular Somalia restaurant in what looks to be their new method of attack The Lido beach area in Mogadishu hosts many upmarket establishments popular with business people and diaspora Somalis who have returned home. Terrorists' guns and bombs are slowly changing Africa's way of life—is the age of innocence over? Militarisation of American foreign policy attracting hordes to militant causes, and why is the often-maligned election box could save us Rebuffed by Nkurunzinza, African Union pins hopes on UN bid to push Burundi peacekeeping force Burundi descended into bloodshed when President Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he went on to win in July elections The future of jobs: What will survive by 2020, what won't and what it means for Africa 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don't yet exist More from the Mail & Guardian Africa 'Confusing' electoral college, running battles: Five ways in which a US election is not like its African peer Since the 1960s, nearly two-thirds of African elections have resulted in victory for the incumbent, though there have been some notable defeats too Senegal president Macky Sall submits reforms to shut third term loophole—'Africa can set an example' Reforms come as several fellow heads of state on the continent look to stay on in power. There's just never a dull day in an African diplomat's day: theirs can be a very strange world Guinea's Sekou Toure basically kidnapped the American diplomats in his country, and used them to bargain with Ghana to release its Foreign minister What a strike by bank workers demanding a 500% pay rise tells us about the state of South Sudan The political freedom was hard-won, now a reeling economy is the latest threat to Africa's youngest nation. Africa's foreign debt pain: Rich returns but few buyers, and why Ghana, Zambia, Angola may just be turned away Risk-averse investors shying away from African debt despite high interest rates, leaving many countries wondering what to do. Power, domestic violence and term limits in Africa; and when planting a tree becomes an act of revolution It's the way power works – you can't compartmentalise it, it seeps through all the cages that you may create, your whole society takes on that tone Goodbye 'nose to tail' eating! As Africans get richer, expect to see more food wasted By 2030, with the global middle class even more expanded, consumer food waste could cost $600bn a year, unless actions are taken to reduce waste 1,175 rhinos killed by poachers in South Africa last year. Horrible, but less than 2014 toll For the first time for a decade the poaching situation has "stabilised". S. Africa is home to 20,000 rhinos, some 80% of the worldwide population The future of jobs: What will survive by 2020, what won't and what it means for Africa 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don't yet exist Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 22-01-2016 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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