[wanabidii] Nigeria 'broke', and Buhari using mega fines on MTN, banks to raise money? Analysts think so – and that worries them (M&G Africa)

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03 Nov 2015

Nigeria 'broke', and Buhari using mega fines on MTN, banks to raise money? Analysts think so – and that worries them   President yet to disclose the portfolios of his 36 cabinet approved by Senate. Africa's largest economy hasn't had a cabinet for five months now.

Another African paradox: Your oil is safer with a Big Man than a democrat -surprising lessons from Ghana and Uganda   Study suggests 'semi-authoritarian' Uganda seems to be governing oil somewhat more in line with national interest as compared to 'democratic' Ghana.

Tanzania army to meet Zanzibar opposition over island's election crisis   Outgoing Tanzania president Jakaya Kikwete says concerned, directs talks after poll was dramatically nullified .

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