Thursday, December 24, 2015

Africa Wall St Journal

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DEC. 23, 2015

Cameroonian Troops ‘Killed At Least 70 Villagers in Northeast Nigeria’

Fleeing villagers claim troops opened fire while chasing Boko Haram militants in the Gwoza area of Borno state.
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African Migrants Win $438,000 Prizes in Spanish Lottery

About 35 African migrants, including at least one rescued at sea from an overcrowded wooden boat, are among the top prizewinners of Spain’s ’El Gordo’ prize draw.
DEC. 23, 2015

Islamic State’s Authentic-Looking Fake Passports Pose Threat

Western security officials are struggling to respond to the threat that Islamic State can make authentic-looking Syrian and Iraqi passports. Islamic State likely obtained equipment and blank passport books when occupying certain cities in Iraq and Syria, officials say.
DEC. 23, 2015

Turkey Airport Explosion Kills Cleaner

Turkish authorities are investigating an explosion at Istanbul’s second-largest airport which killed one person and highlighted potential security risks, as the country fights Kurdish insurgents and Islamic State.
DEC. 22, 2015

African Firms Hit by Dollar Shortages

Some of Africa’s largest economies are restricting access to the greenback to protect dwindling reserves, and that is causing problems for large and small businesses.
DEC. 22, 2015

Corruption Currents: Nigeria’s Corruption Test

Nigeria's president faces his first big test on corruption over whether to pursue officials from his predecessor's administration.
DEC. 22, 2015

International Firm to Inspect Egypt’s Airports After Sinai Disaster

Egypt’s government has hired international consultancy Control Risks to audit its airport security in the wake of the Russian jet crash that led foreign leaders to curtail flights to the country.
DEC. 21, 2015

Police Releases Passenger Detained in Air France Bomb Hoax

French police released the Air France passenger who was detained in connection with a fake bomb found in the plane’s lavatory during a flight early Sunday.
DEC. 21, 2015

Brent Oil Prices Fall to Levels Not Seen Since 2004

Brent oil prices dropped to the lowest level since 2004 amid ongoing concerns about a global supply glut.
DEC. 21, 2015

Burkina Faso Seeks Arrest of Former President Compaore

Burkina Faso’s military court has issued an international arrest warrant for former President Blaise Compaore for his alleged involvement in the assassination of his predecessor, Thomas Sankara.
DEC. 21, 2015

The WTO Struggles in Nairobi

There is serious doubt the organization will ever be able to negotiate meaningful trade liberalization again.
DEC. 21, 2015

U.S. Imposes Sanctions Amid Conflicts in Burundi, Central African Republic

The U.S. imposed sanctions last week on leaders engaged in conflict in two African countries.
DEC. 21, 2015

Airfreight Rules Could Be Tightened in Wake of Sinai Metrojet Disaster

Heightened U.S. concerns about security at overseas airports could trigger a new set of regulations next year that would make the shipment of goods on planes more onerous, according to officials.
DEC. 21, 2015

Debate Over U.S. Intervention Abroad Crosses Party Lines

Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are both deeply split on how much of a role the U.S. should play in toppling foreign dictators, a debate that has crossed partisan lines.
DEC. 21, 2015

Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ

Delivering up-to-the minute news, analysis, interviews and explanatory journalism on logistics, supply-chain management, e-commerce and more
DEC. 20, 2015

Notable & Quotable: Cecil Rhodes and Oxford

‘The College has decided to launch a structured six-month listening exercise on the statue.’
DEC. 20, 2015

Suspect Item on Air France Flight Deemed False Alarm

An Air France plane was diverted to the Kenyan city of Mombasa after crew members found an object they initially suspected was a bomb but was later determined to be fake.
DEC. 19, 2015

Car Bomb Kills at Least Two in Mogadishu

A car bomb exploded outside a shopping center in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, killing at least two civilians. No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.
DEC. 19, 2015

Rwandans Vote in Favor of Lifting Term Limits

Rwandans have voted to lift term limits to allow President Paul Kagame extend his rule, the head of the country’s electoral commission cited partial results as showing.
DEC. 18, 2015

A Shattered Visage

An Egyptian sculpture whose afterlife makes ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ seem like kid stuff.

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