[wanabidii] As 2nd veteran African leader says it's not yet time to go; continent’s first generation hangs on (M&G Africa) Tuesday, July 07, 2015 View a web version of this message 07 Jul 2015 As 2nd veteran African leader says it's not yet time to go; continent's first generation hangs on The more the terrain changes under them, the better the veterans adapt. The Big Man has proved to be a very enduring African breed. Africa begins crackdown? Ivory Coast bans foreign Imams, freezes new mosques in north Last month Chad banned Islamic veils after terror attacks in its capital, following earlier similar action by Congo. Despite no cabinet and a deadly Boko Haram comeback, Nigeria's Buhari still has cards to play Nigeria has attractive bond yields, a fast growing economy with a young population. Now it needs a functioning government and clear policy direction. Burundi government kicks out UN mediator as regional presidents meet over crisis; Nkurunziza skips talks Senegal's Abdoulaye Bathily told to resign from his post because he 'seriously lacked respect for the country's sovereignty'. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Sudan's unlikely state-of-the-art heart surgery hospital giving a second chance to patients from all over the world The Salam centre opened in 2007 and has done 6,800 operations, funded by the Sudanese government and international donors Headlines of a different colour for Eritrea as country makes history at Tour de France Country's sports commissioner says day 'incredible' as compatriots part of the first ever African team in the world's most famous bike race. It could take 300 years for all in sub-Saharan Africa to access a clean toilet: Nigeria trends down the hole Almost 700 million in Africa don't have a basic toilet and at least 200 million ease themselves outdoors. In India its 560 million! Despite no cabinet and a deadly Boko Haram comeback, Nigeria's Buhari still has cards to play Nigeria has attractive bond yields, a fast growing economy with a young population. Now it needs a functioning government and clear policy direction. Agriculture? Hasn't been too sexy a topic in Africa but these 9 facts could change your mind Angola, Nigeria and Ethiopia are some real stars in the push to put food on African tables. FLASHBACK: Think Zimbabwe is a basket case? Just wait; it could become region's hottest economy The country is battling perceptions and changing expectations, but it's possible to build a new reality AFRICA 3.0: When traffic is more than traffic, and the Rotary club is a refuge How traffic jams, speaking in tongues, neighbourhood watches, and even dreadlocks can be political proxy battlegrounds in Africa Roaring success: Lions have made a big return to Rwanda, are rhinos next? Park officials now working to reintroduce rhinos in Akagera National Park as country notches up conservation milestones. Not just another environmental story: Predicting Africa's next, most expensive, natural disasters Globally disasters have grown steadily since 1990. Algeria is predicted to lose $991 million due to earthquakes. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 07-07-2015 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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