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Kevin Sieff  | September 17 | The Washington Post NAIROBI — The British gave up their last colonies in Africa half a century ago. But they left their wigs behind. Not just any wigs. They are the long, white, horsehair locks worn by high court judges (and King George III). They are so old-fashioned and so uncomfortable, that even British barristers have stopped wearing … [Read more...] about It’s been 50 years since Britain left. Why are so many African judges still wearing wigs?

DIANNA GAMES | 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 | Business Day The value destruction which Zuma and his supporters have brought is familiar to millions across the continent, writes Dianna Games A Nigerian economist said recently that his country was better prepared for crisis than success. Managing dysfunction and expecting the worst has become the new normal, he added. His comments … [Read more...] about Africa’s new normal is managing dysfunction and expecting the worst

 BRIAN LATHAM | 11 SEPTEMBER 2017 | Business Day Harare — Zimbabwe’s government is using money earned from diamond exports to fund its Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), blamed for a raft of human-rights abuses as it has helped to keep President Robert Mugabe in power since 1980, Global Witness said. Diamonds dug from the Marange fields in eastern Zimbabwe are … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe diamond exports fund spy agency accused of rights abuses, Global Witness says