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1.	Swaziland: The days of absolute monarchy are numbered
	Author: Michael Marqusee	Date Written: 25 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: Counter Punch
	Secondary Category: Economic Justice	Source URL: http://www.counterpunch.org
	Key Words: Swaziland, Despot, Monarch, Repressive, Autocracy
	Summary & Comment: Swaziland is one of the poorest nations in the world where 70 percent of its 1.3 million people live on less than a dollar a day while 25 percent of the population rely on food aid. But amidst this grim reality, this article says the royal family - which runs the affairs of the state - spend $67,000/day. In fact, King Mswati's worth is estimat . . . [expand]
2.	South Africa: ANC plans taint press freedom leader
	Author: Thulani Ndlovu	Date Written: 23 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: Committee to Protect Journalists
	Secondary Category: Human Rights	Source URL: http://cpj.org
	Key Words: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Media, ANC, Corruption, Apartheid
	Summary & Comment: South Africa is leading mediation talks in Zimbabwe where repressive media environment is a matter of discussion. But, the role of South Africa as a mediator is also put to question as the country has drafted a bill that will restrict free media in the country - is it a case of ’do as I say not as I do'? FJ/CJW ed.
3.	Lesotho-Swaziland: A customs union to prevent failed states
	Author: IRIN News	Date Written: 18 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: IRIN News
	Secondary Category: Economic Justice	Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org
	Key Words: Lesotho, Swaziland, SACU, Customs, Revenue
	Summary & Comment: Lesotho and Swaziland, two of southern Africa’s poor nations are benefiting from revenue generated through the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) headed by South Africa. SACU revenue is described as development aid in disguise and raises the question as to whether the two countries can indeed survive on their own without aid from South Africa. F . . . [expand]
4.	SADC citizens push for free movement
	Author: Ilyaas Itimu	Date Written: 17 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: Zodiak Online
	Secondary Category: Human Rights	Source URL: http://www.zodiakmalawi.com
	Key Words: SADC, Protocol, Movement, States
	Summary & Comment: Leaders from the SADC region want quick ratification of protocols that will facilitate movements of citizens from the region into other member-countries without hassles. This is aimed at eliminating obstacles to the free movement of capital and labour within the region. The protocol was drafted in 1995 but member countries have yet to sign. FJ/CJW
5.	Reclaiming and reuniting SADC for people’s political, social and economic rights
	Author: Staff	Date Written: 17 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: Southern Africa People’s Solidarity Network
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.sapsn.org
	Key Words: Women, Africa, Trade, Peoples Summit, SADC
	Summary & Comment: The people have spoken: the state of democracy and human rights in SADC countries must improve and the rights of workers must be upheld. M.Makoni/CJW ed.
6.	South Africa: Legislation would restrict press
	Author: Committe to Protect Journalists	Date Written: 16 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: Committe to Protect Journalists
	Secondary Category: Human Rights	Source URL: http://www.cpj.org.
	Key Words: South Africa, CPJ, Press, Freedom, Security, Bill
	Summary & Comment: This is a letter from the Committee to Protect Journalists to South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, on the Protection of Information Bill currently before parliament. It is feared that once it becomes law it will infringe on the freedom of the press while shielding the government from scrutiny by an independent press. FJ/CJW
7.	Southern African People’s Network summit ends with calls to reject EPA
	Author: Stanley Kwenda and Njabulo Ncube	Date Written: 16 August 2010
	Primary Category: Southern Region	Document Origin: Southern Africa Solidarity People’s Network
	Secondary Category: Economic Justice	Source URL: http://www.sapsn.org
	Key Words: Movement, SADC, global, Peoples Summit
	Summary & Comment: The People’s Summit brought the voices of the people of Southern Africa Development Community together to share views on their personal prosperity and economic freedoms. M.Makoni/CJW ed.

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1. SOUTHERN AFRICA: Adapt or Perish
   A changing climate will prompt changes in behaviour across Southern Africa. And when it comes to adaptation, Swazi farmer Bongani Phakathi is a frustrated man a few steps ahead of his neighbours.
2. ANGOLA: More Mothers Survive Childbirth
   As darkness falls on a cool evening in Luanda, a group of women sit huddled under threadbare blankets outside one of the city's few maternity hospitals. "I have to be here," Paula Silva, 45, said, shivering slightly.
3. /CORRECTED REPEAT*/AFRICA: Woman Researcher Tackles Aflatoxin Poisoning
   Despite a bumper harvest of maize just a few months ago, many residents in the eastern part of Kenya are facing hunger and starvation. While granaries in the region may be full, the grain cannot be freely sold, let alone eaten.
4. Price Hikes Trigger Mozambique Protests
   September in Mozambique's capital has begun with violent protests. Thousands have been striking over an increase in the prices of basic goods, including bread. Police responded with force - firing on crowds gathered on the streets in several suburbs and townships in and around Maputo.
5. Revolution in African Agriculture Gathering Momentum
   As one major meeting on agriculture ends, another begins: farming is truly back on Africa's agenda.