This week, we’re watching as Egypt continues to prepare for its upcoming presidential elections, as candidates take to the podiums in the country’s first-ever public debates. We’re also reading about how a former South African president is clearing the air after remarks made about apartheid, and we’re taking a look at how Nigeria is combating a problem faced by mobile phone users around the world—poor service.
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Top Two Contenders Participate in Egypt’s First Presidential Debate
Egypt’s top two presidential candidates faced-off in a debate last week ahead of elections scheduled for May 23. The contenders, Amr Moussa and Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, discussed the role of Islam in politics and the country's policy towards Israel.Read More »
Source: The Washington Post
Under Fire, Former South African President Repudiates Apartheid
Former South African President F.W. de Klerk is clarifying his remarks after making controversial comments on apartheid. De Klerk is under fire for his comments on the concept of “separate but equal” nation states.Read More »
Source: CNN
Cape Town Shines in London
A taste of South Africa has "popped up" in London after the opening of a new Africa-inspired store. Designer Hanneli Rupert brings Cape Town to London with handcrafted African items.Read More »
Source: The New York Times
Huge Finds Make East Africa the Next Big Gas Source
East Africa is on its way to becoming a leading natural gas supplier. Massive natural gas reserves recently discovered off the coast of Mozambique and Tanzania solidify the future of East Africa as a crucial gas exporter. Read More »Source: Reuters
Nigeria Fines Four Mobile Carriers Over Poor Service
Nigeria is slapping fines on some of the country's prominent mobile phone carriers due to inadequate service. The mobile phone companies are expected to spend millions of dollars upgrading their shoddy telecommunications services later this year. Read More »Source: News 24 (South Africa)
Expelled South African Leader Vows to "Fight On"
Former youth leader Julius Malema has promised to lead the African National Congress in the future, despite his expulsion from the ANC Youth League last month. Read More »Source: Al Jazeera
Tanzanian Government Signs Off Huge Tracts of Land to Foreign Investors in Secret Deals
Secretive land investment deals have left large plots of Tanzanian land in the hands of foreign investors. The land deals may bring a positive trickle-down effect on the economy, but could also lead to food insecurity and conflict. Read More »Source: The East African (Kenya)
A Film Festival in the Sahara
Audiences sit under the stars and watch films at the Festival Internacional de Cine del Sahara film festival in the Algerian desert. For the ninth year, the dusty refugee camp area, Dakhla, has transformed into the grounds of a film festival. Read More »Source: The Economist
LRA Commander Caesar Acelam Reportedly Captured
Kony confidant and rebel leader Caesar Acelam was captured as he attempted to cross from Democratic Republic of Congo into the Central African Republic. The capture of Acelam, a former military intelligence leader in the Lord's Resistance Army, is a victory for the Ugandan army. Read More »Source: The Daily Monitor (Uganda)
South Sudan's Latest Crisis: The Economy
Adding to the woes of the new country, South Sudan is also facing soaring inflation and increased scrutiny towards its oil holdings, as citizens struggle to buy food and supplies. Read More »Source: The National (UAE)
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