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2010-09-03 Africa Subsaharan

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Posted by Fred 2010-09-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 These things cycle, no matter how tempting to blame it on global cooling. We've had two good years going into this one, so there are reserves, according to this cute little interactive thingy by the Financial Times people. You will have to register, but it's free.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-09-03 11:22|| 2010-09-03 11:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Seven people have been killed and 288 have been injured during the riots in Maputo and surrounding areas since Wednesday, said government spokesman Alberto Nkutumula.

Soon to be further exploited by Islamic jihadists? Never you say, never.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-09-03 11:52|| 2010-09-03 11:52|| Front Page Top

#3 In addition to the usual cycles, there seems to be a bit of a wheat rust resurgence, according to this July, 2010 article in The Economist. I can't imagine that motivated the rioters, though.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-09-03 14:57|| 2010-09-03 14:57|| Front Page Top

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