South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn't making people's lives better: EPA/Kim LudbrookRecent violent protests in South Africa have refocused attention on the growing number of demonstrations over government failure to provide basic services, such as water and electricity. The country is known as the “protest capital of the … [Read more...] about South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
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US$2 million ECHO funds helped UNICEF reach hundreds of thousands of Somalis with nutrition, WASH and child protection services
US million ECHO funds helped UNICEF reach hundreds of thousands of Somalis with nutrition, WASH and child protection services: In 2016, UNICEF, through its implementing partners, treated nearly 100,000 Somali children suffering from malnutrition, and provided their mother with critical nutrition and hygiene education. The life-saving work was made possible thanks to the … [Read more...] about US$2 million ECHO funds helped UNICEF reach hundreds of thousands of Somalis with nutrition, WASH and child protection services
Standard Bank, Barclays Africa Echo FirstRand to Back Gordhan
Standard Bank, Barclays Africa Echo FirstRand to Back Gordhan: Standard Bank Group Ltd., Africa's biggest lender by assets, and Barclays Africa Group Ltd. said they agreed with South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan that he couldn't interfere when the country's banks closed accounts linked to the Gupta family. “The government is not by law empowered or … [Read more...] about Standard Bank, Barclays Africa Echo FirstRand to Back Gordhan
