[wanabidii] South Africa and Nigeria, Africa’s largest economies, in for some real pain as investors flee (M&G Africa)

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South Africa and Nigeria, Africa's largest economies, in for some real pain as investors flee   Poor economic growth outlooks come at a price, as the two countries are this week finding out.

Pope says Christians, Muslims are 'brothers' in war-torn C. Africa Republic - nearby armed rebels stood alert   "Together, we must say no to hatred...particularly that violence which is perpetrated in the name of a religion or of God himself"

African tragedy: HIV medicine available, but in 80% of some cases they don't reach the clinics   Efforts to get lifesaving antiretrovial drugs to HIV-positive patients in many sub-Saharan African countries are routinely failing at "the last mile".

Pope Francis said 'more worried about mosquitoes' than terrorists in Africa—here's why he's right   The mosquito, already the world's deadliest, is set to further thrive if global warming is not reined in. A deal in Paris could yet save the day.

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