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The US is handing out money again. Not, of course, for development. Over $82m to six African countries for "counter-terrorism assistance". (H/T @laurenist) Half is for Uganda. To fight Kony. Where-ever he happens to be. The less said about Uganda looting neighbouring countries, supporting rebels and all-around destabilising central Africa on the US's dime, the better, I suppose. Most of the rest
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After two years of poor rainfall, Bulawayo's water reserves are almost gone. In a desperate attempt to manage the last remaining reserves, the Bulawayo City Council has begun rationing water. The rationing means that residents go without water for a day, twice a week. Unfortunately, reports suggest that the ages water pipe network in the city may not be able to cope with fluctuations in water
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