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Namibia’s Worst Drought in 30 Years

Namibia’s Worst Drought in 30 Years

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Growing Africa's Agriculture

10 Ways Africa Can Revolutionize Agriculture

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Middle Class Africa

Middle Class Growing Across Africa

Africa's consumer class is growing faster than any other.
05/10/2013
Idriss Deby

Global Week in Review: Chad President Says Troops to Leave Mali

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World Bank Racism

Former Officer Calls Out Racism at the World Bank

Employees say it's far worse than one would expect.
12/06/2012
American Jim Yong Kim to Lead World Bank - The 52-year-old health expert Jim Yong Kim was chosen by the World Bank's board Monday to serve as the organization's next president, beating out the developing world’s favorite, Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Okonjo-Iweala’s candidacy marked the first time a non-American was considered for the post. Days prior to the decision, former Colombian finance minister Jose Antonio Ocampo dropped his candidacy for the post, calling the race a “political exercise.”\r(Photo: REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)

World Lens — Week in Review: April 17

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Some Nations Avoid Transparency - Despite conventional wisdom that increased government transparency will aid nations in ensuring equitable distribution of oil revenues, many nations are not even considering the prospect. In lieu of putting their cards on the table, some nations are taking their chances with Soverign Wealth Funds.The funds are massive, state-held investment funds — like a 401(k) for a country. The fund invests the oil money in a range of different assets, but it doesn’t invest the money at home, shielding the funds from the economic instability of the local market. (Photo: REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny)

Africa's Oil: A Blessing or a Curse?

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Jamaica Authorities Try to Stem Police Mistakes Amid Rising Murder Rate - The Jamaica Constabulary Force announced that it will join the country’s five representative police groups and adopt new procedures aimed at curbing the number of fatal incidents during police operations. Since January, 56 civilians have been killed in police operations.The country is also working to address a spike in murders since the start of the new year.(Photo: REUTERS/Hans Deryk)

World Lens — Week in Review: April 10

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Demand for Nigerian Head of World Bank Intensifies - Since Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was recommended for the top post at the World Bank by a handful of African nations just weeks ago, a growing chorus of supporters in favor of her candidacy has grown around the world as many hope public consensus will help the seasoned finance veteran snag the job.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Demand for Nigerian Head of World Bank Intensifies

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a front-runner for the World Bank.
04/03/2012