Why the private sector's hype about the African middle class isn't helpful: The Oluwole Urban Market near Marina in Lagos. Being middle class is more than just being a consumer. Reuters/Akintunde AkinleyeThe African middle class is of huge interest to business. This was confirmed again recently by well attended seminars in South Africa’s big cities to discuss “African Lions: … [Read more...] about Why the private sector’s hype about the African middle class isn’t helpful | The Conversation
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Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn’t helpful | The Conversation
Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn't helpful: Talking about ivory-funded terrorism overlooks the real sources of income for terror groups. Author suppliedIn 2016, as part of a ceremony in Cameroon’s capital Yaoundé, 2 000 elephant tusks were burned to demonstrate the country’s commitment to fight poaching and illegal trade in wildlife. US Ambassador to the United … [Read more...] about Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn’t helpful | The Conversation
