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Maverick businessman Nana Kwame Bediako says his headline-grabbing election strategy is anything but a gimmick
Fears of a new ‘scramble’ for influence in the continent are, in part, tempered by features of its economic and demographic promise
The agreement that would give Addis Ababa port access is a boost for the autonomous territory in its quest for statehood
Africa’s richest man drawn into probe investigating favourable exchange rates offered by ex-central bank governor
Ernest Bai Koroma accused of involvement in last year’s failed plot to unseat his successor
Several smaller campaigns will fight each other as well as ruling party in pivotal upcoming election
Opposition claims electoral fraud and calls supporters on to the streets
Attack is worst outbreak of violence this year in a region riven by ethno-religious tension and economic hardship
Poll promoted as ushering in democratic era decried as ‘farce’ to maintain Déby family’s rule
Incumbent president vies for second term in mineral-rich country plagued by decades of armed insurgency
Government critics say the process aims to ensure President Emmerson Mnangagwa can stay in office indefinitely
A successful vote might pave the way to a minerals-driven boom that lifts millions out of poverty. But opposition figures say it isn’t a fair fight
Former banker vies for leadership of main centre-right party ahead of 2025 elections
Deal underlines how bank has become key channel for Moscow to make energy investments
Selection of Dan Marokane comes as electricity monopoly oversees record blackouts and deals with large debt burden
Villagers celebrating a Muslim festival were ‘mistakenly killed’ in army attack targeting terrorists
DRC president insists vote will be ‘transparent and democratic’ but opponents warn of possible cheating
Prospects of change are widening the political spectrum
President leads efforts to drum up enthusiasm for the ruling party as it faces real prospect of losing its grip on power
First arrests over $580,000 stolen from president’s Phala Phala farm in 2020
Uganda, Gabon, CAR and Niger penalised for human rights violations and lack of democratic progress
Bloc seeks to shore up security in stable west African country with large donation of confiscated equipment
Washington accepts it is ‘not business as usual’ in Sahel as it aims to build pragmatic relationships with African nations
Incumbent George Weah unlikely to secure the majority of votes needed, leading to run-off with former vice-president Joseph Boakai
US agency slows talks on grant programme amid concerns about threat to democracy and spread of instability in region
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