[wanabidii] Over 1,000 schools destroyed by Boko Haram this year - that's double number of education institutions in Gambia (M&G Africa) Tuesday, November 17, 2015 View a web version of this message 17 Nov 2015 Forward this message Invite a friend Over 1,000 schools destroyed by Boko Haram this year - that's double number of education institutions in Gambia The targeted schools were in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria, the four countries most affected by the extremist uprising. Payback for thousands of Zimbabwe of black farmers who got land in Mugabe reforms; state hits them with taxes The taxman has hinted at imminent taxing of churches as the cash-strapped government battles to prevent its coffers from running dry. Burundi violence targets capital Bujumbura's mayor; other attacks kill six Gunmen also opened fire at a nightclub in the city's Bwiza district, killing three people. 'War profiteering' fallout as Somali lawmakers back call for Kenyan military to withdraw Journalists for Justice published a report last week accusing the Kenya army of being involved in illegal sugar trading worth as much as $400m a year. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Could Africa's new 'go-to' guy, Senegal's Sall, herald the return of the golden age of the star African leader? Diplomats also talk of a man who listens, and not averse to being a team player, traits that come as a premium when one sizes up an AU gathering. What the slaves brought: Africa's great gift to American cuisine - and the remarkable history of some humble veggies How African slaves and their descendants shaped how Americans cook and eat. No one saw that coming. INTERVIEW: Melinda Gates on family planning, overcoming obstacles and clever African approaches In Niger the "School for Husbands" offers an innovative approach to the widespread problem of male opposition to women's use of contraception. Telecoms giant MTN wins more time to negotiate $5.2 billion fine with Nigeria The penalty on Africa's largest telecoms firm sent its share price plummeting and led to the resignation of chief executive Sifiso Dabengwa. Mortgage? What's that? Urban Africans dream of owning homes, but these remain out of reach for most In Addis Ababa, Ibadan, Kampala, Lagos and Luanda, more than 40% of the urban population lives in overcrowded houses - Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Why don't Africans adopt much, and get very upset when white people take up black babies? Black couples don't adopt—so why are they up in arms when needy children move across cultures Mathogothanio and Matatuism: Two Kenyan ideas that every African will relate to, and why it needs to stop now Mathogothanio is Jacob Zuma's Nkandla affair, and Lagos' 'ultra-modern' Banana Island. It is Burundi's last election; Paul Biya, and Robert Mugabe AFRICITIES: Local governments in Africa going green, and putting their money where their mouths are Cities are the building blocks in optimising resources for the development of Africa in the lead up to 2063. In Kenya, a digital classroom in a box - a local fix for a very local problem Thieves with an eye on the bright yellow tablets will be disappointed, as they cannot browse the internet nor be charged independently. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 17-11-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this : Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote
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