[wanabidii] What others loved or laughed about Africa in 2015 and you might have missed; Beautiful, funny, strange (M&G Africa) Tuesday, January 05, 2016 View a web version of this message 05 Jan 2016 Forward this message Invite a friend What others loved or laughed about Africa in 2015 and you might have missed; Beautiful, funny, strange From the surprise of mobile banking, oldest human species, great runners hanging up their shoes, to predictions of presidential deaths Four decades of underestimating Mugabe: how the British never expected he would win Zimbabwe's 1980 election Without Mozambique president Samora Machel's intervention, there wouldn't have been an independence settlement for Zimbabwe in 1979. US military stops launching drones from Ethiopia, but can still fly from Djibouti or Seychelles By 2014 US troops were carrying out almost two operations, exercises, or activities somewhere in Africa every day. Donald Trump shrugs off appearance in al-Shabaab recruitment video, says to maintain tough talk on Muslims A top aide to President Obama said on that "nobody should be surprised" that the Somali terror had used Trump's comments More from the Mail & Guardian Africa SPOTLIGHT: Inside the 'Ethiopian Way' - 12 things you need to know about Africa's 'hottest' economy World Bank report says country has achieved its turbo-paced growth its own way—in what is both a compliment and not one. But it could all go wrong 27 Africa stories that blew readers away in 2015; this is what we think they reveal about you Africans are living longer, growing richer, and from that they pay attention to, one reads signs of their view of the future INTERVIEW: Peering into the crystal ball; Africa in the next 85 years, according to a leading economist "Africa's advantage is going to be its youthfulness, as others discover robots do not contribute to social security." Tanzania plans to list 49% of power utility this year, to invest $1.2 billion in company over 10 years Electricity provider to be split it into separate generation, transmission and distribution units Angola's kwanza pain continues, falls most since 2001 to record in devaluation The currency tumbled 24% in 2015, its eighth year of declines Sudan remains in crisis despite 60 years of independence. Political elite blamed "In 60 years of independence, we have failed to agree on a permanent constitution that preserves…rights" Former African colonies aren't poor, and France, UK rich because of wealth theft. Or are they? Switzerland, Finland, and Austria never had colonies and are rich. South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong were colonies and aren't poor Making the money in 2016: Seven key pointers about the start-ups that would dominate Africa Innovation spaces are a big deal. There are currently 220 maker spaces, tech hubs and innovation spaces in Africa according to Fab Lab. Sudden death of a beloved 320-year-old acacia tree breaks hearts in north Kenya Villagers in 30-day mourning as ancient tree that was witness to far-reaching social and political decisions keels over Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 05-01-2016 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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