Southern Africa news
15
Dec
(The Economist) For most urban Africans, owning anything other than a slum home is out of reach
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Madina Toure
LAGOS, the congested commercial capital of Nigeria, has a population variously estimated at anything from 12m-21m. But what is certain ...
15
Dec
(The Conversation) A short guide to some of Africa’s best, and cleanest beaches
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December 13, 2015 11.19pm EST
Africa has some of the best beaches in the world. Tourists will be flocking to them soon as those in t...
10
Dec
(Reuters) Zuma’s firing of South African finance minister dismays investors, ANC supporters
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By Joe Brock and Ed Cropley
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 10 South African President Jacob Zuma's sacking of his respected finance minister in f...
09
Dec
(Global Risk Insights) Africa seeks more equitable deal at UN Climate Summit
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By Andrew Manners, December 8, 2015
Despite contributing only a fraction of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is being hi...