Mauritania’s Fading Promise and Uncertain Future

“With the promise of offshore gas resource wealth in jeopardy and the pressure to recognize Israel, Mauritania faces a challenging time.”

via Fair Observer

Africa Needs Its Own “New Deal”

“Africa requires a ‘New Deal’ approach to debt relief and economic recovery, a mechanism to provide jobs and infrastructure that helps African economies recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression. As Roosevelt’s New Deal focused on much-needed job creation, a similar plan could be adopted in Africa.”

via Fair Observer