This week, the big story out of the continent is the suspension of controversial leader Julius Malema from the African National Congress in South Africa. Also on tap: a rare diamond possibly worth $15 million is up for auction, and more countries are showing support for Kenya as the fight against terrorist forces in Somalia continues amid famine.
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Julius Malema Suspended from the African National Congress in South Africa
Source: The Daily Maverick (South Africa)
The Potentials of Africa’s Growth Outlook
Source: Financial Times
Rare Diamond Found in South Africa Could Be Worth Up to $15 Million
Source: New York Daily News
Ruling Generals Seem Out of Touch in Egypt
Source: The Economist
After Latest Bombing, Is Security Deteriorating in Nigeria?
Source: AllAfrica
A Case for Women and Birth Control as the World’s Population Grows
Source: CNN International
Uganda and Burundi Support Kenya in Fights Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Source: The Daily Nation (Kenya)
South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo Plan World’s Biggest Hydropower Plant
Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek
A Seattle Writer Compiles the Stories of Members of the African Diaspora
Source: Seattle Times
Can the BRICS Countries Help the Eurozone Crisis?
Source: Business Day (South Africa)
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