[wanabidii] Panama Papers show how a prominent Nigerian oil mogul was brought down (M&G Africa)

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Panama Papers show how a prominent Nigerian oil mogul was brought down   Evidence of widespread money laundering reveals how illegal activity is bleeding Nigeria's coffers.

Is Zimbabwe's condom use per person the highest in the world?   A claim about Zimbabweans' high condom use cropped up again, this time at the International Aids conference in Durban. Africa Check investigates.

High emotions, intimidation, weak economy point to worrying outcome in Zambia polls   The possibility of uncharacteristically high levels of violence in the aftermath of the election and a prolonged period of uncertainty remains high.

Africa is more pro-women leadership than most of the world according to study   McKinsey & Company's Women Matter report shows there is still a long way to go despite advances made in attaining gender parity on the continent.

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