[wanabidii] Jammeh's hasty bid to find judges to hear his case (M&G Africa) Tuesday, January 17, 2017 View a web version of this message 17 Jan 2017 Forward this message Invite a friend Jammeh's hasty bid to find judges to hear his case With Adama Barrow due to be sworn in on January 19, the Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh insists the legal route is the only "peaceful resolution". Obama extends sanctions against Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's Higher Education Minister Jonathan Moyo meanwhile expressed hopes that US president-elect, Donald Trump, would rebuild ties with Harare. Kenyans fear a possible internet shutdown during 2017 presidential Election In 2016 alone, there were 60 arrests of Kenyan citizens and journalists, many of which were due to posts on social media How The Gambia is testing West Africa's resolve to protect democracy West African leaders are actively engaged in trying to resolve a crisis triggered by Yahya Jammeh's refusal to accept his defeat at the polls More from the Mail & Guardian Africa The failure of forced peace: South Sudan's apprehensive future If fighting continues and controversial policies are not reversed, it's only a matter of time before full on fighting breaks out again in South Sudan Bugs on the menu as palm weevil protein hits the pan Larvae may not be to everyone's taste but they could be key to easing food shortages and boosting farmers' incomes. Austerity measures may leave SA's next generation of health workers unemployed Some pharmacists will be doing their community service at private pharmacies amid a shortage of posts. When the sorrow doesn't end: Could chronic grief be a medical condition? The pain of bereavement is supposed to ease with time. When it doesn't, psychiatrists call it 'complicated grief' and it can be treated. Ghana's new president sworn in, pledges to boost private sector An economist and former central bank governor, Mahamudu Bawumia, was sworn in as vice president. Urban governance key to quality of life Africa's megacities absorb a significant share of national populations. Child victim or brutal warlord? ICC weighs the fate of Dominic Ongwen Ongwen is charged with the greatest number of crimes ever faced by an accused person before the international court Eating insects has long made sense in Africa. The world must catch up Eating insects is extremely common in a number of African countries, but is frowned upon by many in the West. Kenyans fear a possible internet shutdown during 2017 presidential Election In 2016 alone, there were 60 arrests of Kenyan citizens and journalists, many of which were due to posts on social media Zimbabwe data ruling could be an attempt to clamp down on social media, quell dissent In 2016 Zimbabweans used social media to air their grievances, criticise and eventually mobilise citizens to demonstrate against government. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 17-01-2017 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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