[wanabidii] Nigeria terror leader Shekau reappears looking defeated: is the end near for Boko Haram? (M&G Africa) Friday, March 25, 2016 View a web version of this message 25 Mar 2016 Forward this message Invite a friend Nigeria terror leader Shekau reappears looking defeated: is the end near for Boko Haram? He declared in the Hausa language: "For me the end has come" The oil bonanza is over: for some African countries, that's the best thing that ever happened 'The misfortune of some makes for the happiness of others'--oil cash-starved Algeria starts wooing the investors it has long ignored. Congo leader Sassou Nguesso wins third term without breaking a sweat, sets eyes on 40 years in power He will join the leaders of Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Zimbabwe and Uganda in resilient veterans club. You are giving us heartache, banks tell S. Africa's Zuma in tough message over 'mafia state' Big hitters in economy join fray in uproar over 'state capture' by influential family as their interests threatened by uncertainty. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Top Arab writer defends author who claimed 'Arab-Muslim world is full of sexual misery' A radical Algerian preacher called for Daoud's death. "We are cursed," says Sansal, whose "2084" is a nightmare vision of an Orwellian Islamic state A new wave of jazz is sweeping South Africa – you don't have to travel far to find it "Most of my students don't even know that I have a doctorate - it doesn't make you a better artist; it doesn't make you a better person in a way" More of the same please! 'Unusual' trends as African ruling parties concede and go quietly— and life continues Benin and Cape Verde have set tongues on the continent wagging--it has for years not been 'on' for ruling parties to just take electoral losses. Ethiopia's doubles wheat imports to feed its hungry millions, but it's stuck in Djibouti port as ships queue In total, it can take around 120 days to purchase and transport food into Ethiopia through Djibouti IMF says Tanzania's economic growth remains solid, praises 'strong drive' against corruption The fight against graft would help address perception that governance had deteriorated in Tanzania in recent years Judas wasn't an evil dude who threw Jesus under the bus; he was more saint than sinner In football, the act of moving from one team to its arch rival is known as a "Judas transfer" Ivory Coast's solid response to the Bassam attacks shows African answers to terrorism can be credible Before resorting to the idiom of the global war on terror and the interventionist rhetoric it entails, it is possible for credible local responses. Outside the box: letting kids stand more in the classroom could help them learn Research showed the use of standing desks improved neurocognitive function by between seven percent to 14% Want to save Mother Earth? You could begin by fixing what your farm animals eat Livestock accounts for about 50% of "mitigation potential" of global agricultural sector -the second largest source of emissions after energy sector Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 25-03-2016 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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