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TERRORISM in MALI The Radisson Blu siege – After a hotel massacre, some encouraging signs Nov 28th 2015 Economist After armed groups occupied the northern half of Mali and officers in the capital staged a coup in 2012, the country … Continue reading →

WHY GO? Rugged Land of Sahelian Sands & Lush Forests – Like an exquisite sandcastle formed in a harsh desert landscape, Mali is blessed by an extraordinary amount of beauty, wonders, talents and knowledge. Yet for now, it’s landscapes, monuments, … Continue reading →

WHY GO? Oil, Diamonds & Unspoilt Coastline — Angola is an eye-opener in many ways. Scarred painfully by years of debilitating warfare and practically untouched by foreign visitors since the early 1970s, the country remains remote, with few observers privy … Continue reading →

POLITICS Moïse Katumbi takes on President Joseph Kabila May 14th 2016 Ecoomist President Joseph Kabila is doing everything to have a third term in office (the constitution only allows two terms). He refuses to fund the election board and demands … Continue reading →

WHY GO? As much a geographical concept as a fully fledged nation, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC; formerly Zaïre) has one of the saddest chapters in modern history: from the  political folly of King Leopold of Belgium to the … Continue reading →

WHY GO? Beaches, Whales & Faded Colonial Splendour. If you adore quietude, take a trip to São Tomé & Príncipe, Africa’s second-smallest country. These two tiny volcanic bumps anchored off the Gabonese coast easily win the hearts of foreigners with … Continue reading →

WHY GO? Unlike many of its neighbours, this part of equatorial Africa enjoys both peace and stability, while its superb wildlife makes it an increasingly popular place to safari away from the crowds of East Africa. With its seemingly endless … Continue reading →

DIVORCE in NIGERIA Official statistics vastly understate Nigeria’s divorce rate Jul 9th 2016 Economist Official statistics suggest that divorce is exceedingly uncommon in Nigeria. Just 0.2% of men and 0.3% of women have legally untied the knot, according to the … Continue reading →

Petrol subsidies Currency controls lifted Smuggling Electricity The States NIGERIAN PETROL SUBSIDIES Petrol prices are now a bit more realistic. Will the naira be next? May 21st 2016 Economist Nigeria’s previous attempt to reduce the vast sums it squanders on … Continue reading →

Fighting on all fronts. Bad governance has bred uprisings from Boko Haram to Biafra Apr 2nd 2016 Economist THE prayers of Gyang Dahoro take on a decidedly political note. A dozen local chiefs, resplendent in traditional Nigerian dress, nod approvingly … Continue reading →