Africa News Headlines for 30 November 2014

Kenya creates police squad to combat ‘public stripping’
Source: Newstime Africa

A small fried bean patty plays a big role in Brazil's links to Africa
Source: Los Angeles Times

No more Ebola cases in Mali: President
Source: PressTV

South African academy trains anti-poaching dogs
Source: The Fresno Bee/AP

15th Francophonie summit kicks off in Senegal
Source: World Bulletin

Another $500M E-Commerce Giant Emerges -- in Africa
Source: Forbes

Former Uganda Prime Minister’s wife denied him food to protest link with Museveni
Source: The Nairobian

Needle on Zero: Nigeria's Economy Tanking as U.S. Oil Exports Dry Up
Source: NBC News

Hollande warns African leaders who cling to power
Source: The Daily News/AP

Paris vows support for W Africa's fight against terrorism, ebola
Source: PressTV

Former Foreign Minister Olugbenga Ashiru Dies in S’Africa
Source: This Day Live

Gabon, St Maarten and Belize approved as new members of FINA
Source: Inside the Games

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Menu and Guests for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit White House Dinner

Singer-composer Lionel Richie was the headline entertainer at the White House Tuesday night, August 5. Some four dozen African heads of state and government were guests of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

In addition to the African guests, the dinner was attended by Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote (ranked as Africa's richest man), New York Mayor Bill De Blasio, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon,and New York Congressman Gregory Meeks, among others.

What was in the meal they served? The wines were from California and Virginia while the food had an Africa-infused theme:

Chilled Spiced Tomato Soup

Socca Crisps

Coriander Oil and Micro Cilantro

Black Coyote Sauvignon Blanc “NAPA Valley” 2013

Chopped Farmstand Vegetable Salad

Soured Cream Dressing

Crispy Onions

Pumpkinseed Vinaigrette

Grilled Dry-Aged Beef

Chermoula and Crispy Plantains

Braised Summer Greens

Sweet Potatoes

Coconut Milk

Vision Cellars Pinot Noir “Las Alturas” 2010

Cappuccino Fudge Cake

Madagascar Vanilla Scented Papaya

Salted Caramel Sauce

Thibaut- Janisson Brut “Monticello” N/V

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New Africa Book of the Day - 9 July 2014

African Brew: Exploring the Craft of South African Beer, by Lucy Corne and Ryno Reyneke

Release Date: July 8, 2014
Publisher: Random House Struik

Join a pint-studded journey through seven provinces to meet the brewers, taste their beers and learn exactly what goes into that beverage you wouldn't dream of braaiing (South Africa's barbecuing tradition) without. There is also a section that covers up-and-coming breweries.

Delve deeper into food and beer pairing with delectable recipes from top South African chefs, each dish paired with a local lager or ale. And for those who don't know the difference between the two, African Brew hopes to turn the beer novice into a connoisseur with tasting notes and troubleshooting tips showing you what to look for in your preferred pint.

- Features 38 of South Africa's microbreweries plus the cradle of beer brewing in South Africa, SAB

- Includes recipes and beer pairings

- Insights on home-brewing, beer recipes and step-by-step brewing guides

- Contains sections on South Africa's craft cider movement as well as mead-making

- Covers the history of brewing in South Africa

- Includes a look at sorghum beer brewing both in a traditional setting and large-scale production

Ryno Reyneke provided photographs for Portrait of Singapore (2004, written by Sean Sheehan) and for Franschoek Food (2013, written by Myrna Robins). Cape Town-based travel writer Lucy Corne has contributed articles to Reader's Digest Asia, Getaway Magazine, and Beer & Brewer Magazine.

Africa News Headlines for 13 May 2014

Book Reveals Wider Net of U.S. Spying on Envoys
Source: New York Times

SA the ‘drunkest’ country in Africa
Source: The Citizen

Assessing Africa’s readiness for multi-million dollar tech startup deals
Source: Technology Zimbabwe

Uganda at centrestage of Pan African tourism debate
Source: New Vision

Africa is buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit
Source: KSPR/CNN

Global crisis on torture exposed by new worldwide campaign
Source: Amnesty International

High fees on diaspora funds holding back Africa’s growth
Source: Standard Digital

Eskom eyes the rest of Africa
Source: SAPA

Developing Africa Losses $15 Billion in Tax Revenue Over Decade
Source: Wall Street Journal

Indian IT companies tap Africa’s new-fangled fad for technology
Source: Economic Times

Cooperation, trade and education key to Africa's success – Coleman
Source: Media Club South Africa

David Brooks: Get to know the real Africa
Source: The Fresno Bee

American Billionaire Ronald Lauder Is Funding Africa's Cheapest Car
Source: Forbes

Africa is rising – but much remains to be done – WEF
Source: Business Day

The reason every book about Africa has the same cover—and it’s not pretty
Source: Quartz

U.S. Marines Lock & Load: Close Ranks With Anti-Poachers
Source: Global Animal

Scientist urges nuance for Africa-China timber policies
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation

Death of Ambassador of Togo Under Investigation in Gabon
Source: Prensa Latina

Majority of African Farm Workers Struggle to Afford Food
Source: Gallup World