Daily News on Issues Affecting Africa for June 3rd

Continue reading for a summary of recent news stories relating to some of the most pressing issues on the continent. We draw on a wide range of respected news sources, both from Africa itself and around the world. The themes of today's In the News post are updates on Bring Back our Girls' protests, growing US concern over Sudan's death sentence, Christine Lagarde's take on 'Africa Rising' and an analysis on why Joyce Banda lost Malawi's elections.

IMF Examines 'Africa Rising' Sustainability & Inclusion

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Mozambique convened a high-level conference on 'Africa Rising: Building to the Future' May 29 - 30 with participation by policymakers and private sector and civil society representatives. Sessions focused on the challenges facing sub-Sahara Africa amid the economic gains made since the 2008 global economic downturn. Concluding the two-day event, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde stressed the importance of making Africa's economic growth more sustainable and more inclusive.

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US Deeply Concerned About Sudanese Death Sentence

The United States says it is deeply concerned about a Sudanese woman who has been sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, and is trying to assist with her case.

State Department spokeswoman, Jen Psaki says U.S. embassy officials met Monday with the American husband of Sudanese national Mariam Yahya Ibrahim.  She said U.S. officials have been trying to assist Daniel Wani since June of last year, and have been in regular contact with him during his wife's trial.

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Why we banned #BringBackOurGirls protests in Abuja – Police

Mr. Mbu said the protests pose a serious security threat. The Commissioner of Police in Abuja, Joseph Mbu, on Monday said protests demanding the rescue of over 250 girls kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State, pose a serious security threat. Mr. Mbu, known to violently crack down on protesters including students and lecturers of higher institutions, announced the ban at a news conference in Abuja. "Protests on the Chibok girls are hereby banned with immediate effect," Mr. Mbu said.

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Why Africa's Economic Growth is Not Reducing Poverty

Sub-Saharan Africa's strong economic growth over the past decade has failed to adequately address poverty. Reports of a growing middle class and luxury brands such as Hugo Boss and Porsche setting up shop in the region often mask the fact that half the population still barely manages to eke out a living

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Malawi elections: Banda Defeated by Corruption and Hunger

"I regret that my predecessor Joyce Banda has declined to hand over power to me. I was looking forward to shaking hands with her and burying the hatchet. This is not time for vengeance or revenge. I have come with an olive branch; please don't let it fall from my hand." These were the words of Malawi's President-elect Peter Mutharika during an inauguration ceremony in Blantyre on Monday, June 2nd.

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