[wanabidii] Transforming Africa: Will agriculture, oil and gas, services, or manufacturing deliver the dream? (M&G Africa) Friday, July 10, 2015 View a web version of this message 10 Jul 2015 Transforming Africa: Will agriculture, oil and gas, services, or manufacturing deliver the dream? We look at five options for accelerating Africa's transformation; all of them will require a bold reconceptualising of policy directions Burundi pro-state militia keeps up terror campaign, kills dozens - UN "Burundians appear to be braced for an explosion of the murderous violence that has so frequently engulfed the country" -UN. Another African election is around the corner; Ugandan police arrest two top Museveni rivals Except Eritrea, all of Africa now holds elections. However, most go for the form and ritual. Truly free elections are still few and far in between. Somalia to present case at UN court in maritime spat with Kenya; it's all about the oil Nairobi's claim is 'fake', says Somali minister, of the country that is a major player in its post-civil war dispensation More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Whither Zimbabwe after Mugabe? A mother of all battle unfolds, and Africa should pay attention (Part 1) South Africa is in the drains. Angola is battered by the drop in oil prices. The region needs someone to step up – Zimbabwe is the best candidate. What do rafting, The Hague, and pyramids have in common? The story of the River Nile Thanks mostly to the Nile, Egypt's land under irrigated farming is 2.9 million hectares – in comparison, Kenya has about 34,000. Shabaab and Boko Haram take their attacks to remote places - why we should be very afraid By focusing attacks in smaller, remote areas, insurgents are making a trade-off between publicity and slowly bleeding nations from their edges. Transforming Africa: Will agriculture, oil and gas, services, or manufacturing deliver the dream? We look at five options for accelerating Africa's transformation; all of them will require a bold reconceptualising of policy directions Struggling South African Airways seeks code-share deals to lift revenue The airline, which has been surviving off government-guaranteed loans, has posted two consecutive years of losses. Surely Africa, don't you think this gay bashing is getting a bit tiresome? Arguments advanced for limiting the rights of minorities reek of disingenuity and bigotry. 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 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 10-07-2015 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
0 Comments