[wanabidii] You wouldn’t expect it, but tinkering Lesotho shows all that is good and bad with African rule (M&G Africa)

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04 Mar 2015

You wouldn't expect it, but tinkering Lesotho shows all that is good and bad with African rule   The negative headlines have taken away from its experimental approach to democracy, but there is something that works in there.

The mobile phone comes first in Africa; before electricity, water, toilets or even food   In 16 African countries, mobile phone networks are near-universally available; the poor would rather skip a meal than be short of airtime

Shock as Mozambique top lawyer Cistac shot after backing opposition, dies   Cistac reportedly said calls by Renamo for greater autonomy for the north and centre of the country could be justified under the constitution.

INFOGRAPHIC: On the brink - M&G Africa's wildlife watch list shows the new circle of death these animals face   Remembering those that may be gone very soon...

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