The Threat of Civil War in Africa

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David Pilling: The immediate danger is that this could spiral out of control and become something like a civil war. Sega Sammy says it sees the global gaming market expanding to more than $260 billion over the next few years. Analysts said that Sega Sammy's ambition is to build a super game like Fortnite or Minecraft.

Apple and Goldman Sachs launched a new savings account with an interest rate more than 10 times the national average, a Chinese genetics company said it would press ahead with US expansion as it tries to distance itself from its former parent company, and the FT’s David Pilling explains what’s at stake in the conflict in Sudan.

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Apple and Goldman offer US savings account with 4.15% annual interest

Chinese genetics company targets US despite political tensions

Sudan conflict pitches military leaders into struggle for control

Sega Sammy launches €706mn offer for Angry Birds maker Rovio

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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