[wanabidii] The more things change...Ethiopia’s path remains same three years after death of former strongman Meles (M&G Africa)

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The more things change...Ethiopia's path remains same three years after death of former strongman Meles   Current Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has chosen to continue Meles' policies without a flinch, but with a more collective leadership.

Nigeria's Buhari puts a spin on war against terrorism, hails 'technical' victory over Boko Haram   In contrast with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, Buhari has been able to win back territory from the militants

After three horrid years, Central Africans dream of bread and peace as they head into Sunday election   Frontrunner Dologuele has never embezzled public money, voters say -- an impressive achievement for someone seeking power in CAR.

Somalia bans Christmas and New Year festivities, says they go against Islamic culture   Somalia is at least the second Muslim majority country to ban Christmas this year, after Brunei announced a similar prohibition

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