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Opposition groups denounce ‘constitutional coup’ that jeopardises democracy in stable west African country
Call to international community reflects Mnangagwa rivals’ pessimism about securing new polls via the courts
African Union accuses Kais Saied of hate speech over comments about sub-Saharan Africans
Plus, Japan scraps its carbon tax plans
Countries point to hypocrisy from the west and point out that hundreds of millions of Africans still lack access to basic electricity
Plea comes as continent’s top vaccine production plant faces uncertain future due to collapse in demand
In the past decade Russia has stepped up efforts to peddle influence, sell arms and extract minerals in the continent
Bloc’s informal council to focus on Macron and Scholz’s visits to Moscow
Differences persist on migration, vaccines and patent waivers
As dissatisfaction with democratically elected leaders intensifies, militaries are extending their grip
We have a plan that will help the continent adapt, but international support is needed
Plans for production in three countries but doubts it will be in time for this pandemic
Body says decision is unrelated to blood clot worries in Europe
Pricing undermines Moscow’s claim that it is supplying poor countries with cheaper vaccines
AfCFTA’s secretariat says adoption will be slow as many nations lack border facilities
Hunger and disease are threatening small and fragile states
Mexico, Egypt and Nigeria present candidates and EU’s Phil Hogan ‘exploring’ bid
South African president and world politicians call for overriding of patents
Trump administration says it will stop CDC funding if Beijing builds new headquarters in Ethiopia
The deal should energise a continent of 1.2bn people and $3tn output
Private sector can help overstretched state facilities but experts warn of vested interests
Supporters say continent-wide pact will spur economic growth across region
Pro-democracy and military leaders seal power-sharing arrangement in Khartoum
Pressure grows on military leaders to hand power to civilians after dozens are killed
Co-operation agreement covers issues related to information and communication technologies
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