Mali's volatile mix of communal rivalries and a weak state is fuelling jihadism: A weak Malian state prompted local ethnic communities to organise armed self-defence groups. FlickrMali’s Mopti region has seen a drastic rise of violence since 2015. Last year at least 202 civilians were killed in 42 incidents. In March this year more than 150 were killed in attacks against two … [Read more...] about Mali’s volatile mix of communal rivalries and a weak state is fuelling jihadism | The Conversation
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The HIV pandemic: time to recalibrate and target the weak spots | The Conversation
The HIV pandemic: time to recalibrate and target the weak spots: More than 15 000 researchers, activists and policymakers descend on Amsterdam this week for the 22nd International Aids Conference. Marcus Rose/IASHIV remains a global challenge. Between 36.7 million and 38.8 million people live with the disease worldwide. And more than 35 million have died of AIDS related causes … [Read more...] about The HIV pandemic: time to recalibrate and target the weak spots | The Conversation
World Bank Raises South Africa Growth Forecasts but Warns of Weak Potential
World Bank Raises South Africa Growth Forecasts but Warns of Weak Potential: World Bank Raises South Africa Growth Forecasts but Warns of Weak Potential: The World Bank raised its forecasts for the South African economy on Tuesday but warned that growth potential would remain weak without concerted efforts to reduce inequality and stimulate competition. The World Bank now sees … [Read more...] about World Bank Raises South Africa Growth Forecasts but Warns of Weak Potential
ANC policy anarchy – its leaders are too weak to lead, or too weak to take over | The Conversation
ANC policy anarchy - its leaders are too weak to lead, or too weak to take over: Protesters expressing their view of President Jacob Zuma's government ahead of the ANC National Policy Conference. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersDisputed resolutions, deferred decisions and policy uncertainty were the prime bequests of the policy conference of South Africa’s governing African National … [Read more...] about ANC policy anarchy – its leaders are too weak to lead, or too weak to take over | The Conversation
Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms: A sluggish economy and weak revenue mean South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may fail to narrow the budget deficit as quickly as he pledged, putting the nation's credit rating at risk of a downgrade to junk. Gordhan will present his mid-term budget on Wednesday and while he projected in February this year's … [Read more...] about Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
