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Wednesday, 1 February, 2023

DR Congo
Pope uses Africa tour to call for peace and end to ‘economic colonialism’
‘Lay down your arms’, pontiff tells warring sides in DR Congo
Friday, 27 January, 2023

FT Magazine
The 60-year, 4,000-mile journey home of Lumumba’s tooth
Decades after his murder, the tooth of the former Congolese leader turned up in Belgium. This is the story of its return
Friday, 20 January, 2023

Kenya
Kenyan killing exposes prejudices faced by LGBT+ Africans
Activists say response to Edwin Chiloba’s death highlights struggle in many countries to achieve equal rights
Sunday, 15 January, 2023

Tigray
War in Tigray may have killed 600,000 people, peace mediator says
Conflict came to an end after two years of fighting and was marked by waves of violence against civilians
Friday, 13 January, 2023

News in-depthGlobal migration
How the law finally caught up with notorious human trafficker Kidane
People smuggler who escaped from an Ethiopian courthouse is recaptured in Sudan and extradited to UAE
Thursday, 3 November, 2022

Ethiopia
Deal to end Ethiopian civil war welcomed by US and EU
Government and Tigray forces congratulated on ‘taking much-needed steps forward towards peace’
Thursday, 27 October, 2022

The Big Read
How the DRC became the battleground of a proxy war over precious resources
Local and foreign-backed forces are waging a deadly offensive in the mineral-rich heart of Africa
Tuesday, 18 October, 2022

DR Congo
DR Congo leader rules out deploying Russian mercenaries to quell rebels
Félix Tshisekedi says country will rely on its own army to fight militia as he pledges to push ahead with economic plans
Tuesday, 13 September, 2022

News in-depthAfrican economy
Global inflation pushes millions of Africans back into poverty
People across continent struggle to cope with impact of weak currencies and high prices
Monday, 5 September, 2022

Kenya
William Ruto’s election victory upheld by Kenya’s supreme court
Losing candidate had lodged several petitions to have result overturned
Sunday, 4 September, 2022

Kenya
Kenya’s Supreme Court election decision tests judiciary’s credibility
Judges must decide whether to nullify presidential election results in a country with a history of post-election violence
Friday, 26 August, 2022

Special ReportAfrican Development
DR Congo seeks to ‘reclaim history’ with economic reforms
Finance minister pushes for ‘big, ambitious agenda’ backed by international lenders
Friday, 26 August, 2022

Special ReportAfrican Development
East Africa’s manufacturers hit by costs and imports
Companies face being overwhelmed by infrastructure problems, unreliable energy, tax and customs burdens, as well as cheap Chinese imports
Thursday, 25 August, 2022

Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s ceasefire ends as fighting erupts in north
Resumption of conflict saps hopes for peaceful resolution of civil war that began nearly two years ago
Monday, 22 August, 2022

Kenya
Raila Odinga challenges Kenya election result
Veteran opposition politician petitions court for rerun of poll after William Ruto declared winner
Monday, 22 August, 2022

Shipping
Shipping industry says piracy off coast of Somalia is no longer a threat
There have been no attacks on merchant vessels in the region since 2018
Monday, 22 August, 2022

News in-depthFood security
Soaring fertiliser prices deepen Africa’s food crisis
Increased costs are forcing farmers to reduce output and the world’s poorest continent is expected to be hardest hit
Sunday, 21 August, 2022

Terrorism
More than 20 killed in al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
Minister warns death toll could rise after Somali forces end 30-hour attack by al-Qaeda-linked militants
Friday, 19 August, 2022

News in-depthKenya
William Ruto’s poll victory signals shift from Kenya’s political dynasties
President-elect’s triumph heralds move away from ethnic voting and independence-era politicians
Tuesday, 16 August, 2022

Kenya
Odinga rejects Ruto victory in Kenyan presidential election
Veteran opposition leader to challenge poll results in courts
Tuesday, 16 August, 2022

News in-depthKenya
‘Every hustle matters’: Kenya’s William Ruto set for presidency
Once blamed for election violence, the president-elect is trying to strike a statesmanlike note as victory is disputed
Monday, 15 August, 2022

Kenya
William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential election amid dispute
Scuffles break out as supporters of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga and some electoral officials contest result
Monday, 8 August, 2022

Kenya
Kenya’s Raila Odinga and William Ruto in final election push
The two main candidates are neck and neck ahead of Tuesday’s presidential poll
Friday, 5 August, 2022

DR Congo
DR Congo criticises Rwanda after report claims its troops are backing rebels
Kigali has previously denied backing M23 fighters in the east of the neighbouring country
Wednesday, 3 August, 2022

News in-depthKenya
China’s role at the heart of Kenya’s election campaign
Deputy president threatens deportations of Chinese nationals while veteran rival promises renegotiation of Beijing loans