[wanabidii] After booting Burundi out of AGOA, Obama slaps sanctions on four people over violence (M&G Africa) Tuesday, November 24, 2015 View a web version of this message 24 Nov 2015 Forward this message Invite a friend After booting Burundi out of AGOA, Obama slaps sanctions on four people over violence Pressure on President Pierre Nkurunziza continues to pile as concern over a slide back to civil war deepens. UPDATED: Under-fire Kenya president declares corruption threat to national security; nominates new anti-graft chief Nearly a third of Uhuru Kenyatta's Cabinet is in the cold, as concern swells over damage to economic prospects. Figurehead for Biafra's renewed push for independence from Nigeria could be hit with terrorism charges Nnamdi Kanu, whose arrest last month sparked waves of protests, is already charged with criminal conspiracy and membership of an illegal organisation. 'Military Inc': African armies are big players in economies— with Ethiopia, Egypt top of the list Army seen as efficient and organised, but the contracts are often opaque. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Pope's visit to Africa to be full of firsts and memorable moments—including these ones The unveiling of a key period for the church could happen for the first time outside Africa, while Nairobi UN climate speech will be much-watched. How mosquitoes 'fought for' the Bantu as they migrated, and other surprising ways African groups became dominant Many things that we today think of as quite ordinary - such as maize and salt - have had a huge impact on Africa's history and development. 'It was like having my heart ripped out': Why a mother entrusted her entire family to people smugglers 'Life here is meaningless without them, but what keeps me going is knowing they are well and have a future.That makes everything worth it'. Water levels at world's biggest dam down two-thirds over a year, near minimum height Used by both Zambia and Zimbabwe, Kariba dam is hovering just above the minimum levels need for power generation. Here, have a euro instead: Angolans desperate for dollars offered other currencies instead, including Chinese The euro may soon become a major foreign currency in Africa's second biggest oil-producing country, banking on historical links with Portugal. As much-watched big meeting with Africa nears, is China losing hearts and minds on the continent? The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) takes place in South Africa next month. It will be closely followed by many. 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. Crops that 'die and resurrect' could help Africa beat climate change—including this 'superfood' from Ethiopia With more than 130 known varieties in the world, resurrection plants are a unique group of flora that can survive extreme water shortages for years. 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. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 24-11-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this :
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