Previous conflicts have played out in remote areas, but this civil war is different
Ransacking of warehouses and deadly stampede at grain sale spark fears of breakdown in law and order
The government needs to start by improving security and stabilising the economy
Capture of Bangladeshi bulk carrier is first successful hijacking since December
Authorities hold senior company executives for two weeks after crackdown on cryptocurrency websites
Electricity tsar says issue that has plagued the country for more than a decade would be largely over by year end
There are grounds for medium-term optimism after years of negative news
Incident revives memories of the infamous abduction of 276 students from Chibok a decade ago
Department says bill could derail billions of dollars in multilateral financing if signed into law
Rival mediation efforts have failed to bridge gap between the warring generals
Mohamed Bazoum remains under house arrest despite bloc lifting sanctions on Niamey
President aims to set date for election next week after his decision to delay poll sparked constitutional crisis
Move comes ahead of a general election as the ruling ANC seeks to quell unease at its handling of the economy
Stage set for tight vote in which governing African National Congress will be battling to keep its majority
Conflict has been largely ignored due to Ukraine and Gaza wars, Norwegian Refugee Council chief says
Constitutional Council says Macky Sall does not have authority to cancel vote that must be held as soon as possible
Dismissal of Ken Ofori-Atta seen as ruling party’s attempt to draw a line under economic debacle
One of Africa’s most stable democracies reels after postponement of vote to replace President Macky Sall
President promises land for poor and action on infrastructure in State of Nation set piece ahead of expected close-fought race
No shots were fired but the west African country missing its election has repercussions beyond its borders
Macky Sall’s move to postpone sparks protests in capital and opposition warnings of ‘constitutional coup’
Opposition groups denounce ‘constitutional coup’ that jeopardises democracy in stable west African country
Successor pays tribute to politician who helped secure independence from South Africa in 1990
Governing party, which faces tough elections this year, says new movement is pursuing ‘counter-revolutionary’ agenda
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