The Stories You Need To Know: The Effects Of Xenophobia On South African Universities, Egypt’s Inflation Falls, And More
United States President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris Agreement on climate change and more stories from the continent.
SOUTH AFRICA–Fewer African students are enrolling in South African universities due to the country’s highly publicized xenophobia. Visa delays also contribute to the factor. Read the full report here - Fewer African students enrolling at SA universities.
EGYPT–The country’s deflation rate fell to 29.7% in May from 31.5% in April. This was the first time in seven months since the country’s currency was devalued. Read the full story here - Egypt says inflation drops for first time in 7 months.
KENYA–A Kenyan judge who freed a man convicted of defiling a minor has attracted the international spotlight. This was after he ruled that the child in question “appeared to want to have sex” with the defendant. Read the full story here - Judge shoots to global infamy for shameful verdict.
DIASPORA–United States President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Read the full story here - Trump doesn’t change Africa’s climate change calculus for the effects and implications of this move.
SOUTH AFRICA–South African banks and businesses have donated millions to the people of Knysna, a small town in the Western Cape that has been affected by fires in the past two days. Read the full story here - Banks, business contribute millions towards #KnysnaFire.
