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To refer to the ‘Elgin’ Marbles rather than the diplomatic ‘Parthenon’ Marbles can invite furious reaction
Traffickers are luring Nigerian women to Italy and entrapping more and more in the sex trade
Ivory Coast president pins economic strategy on high-value exports to west African markets and beyond
Artistic creativity beyond Europe has had a vital, and sometimes decisive, influence on the west
Summit to press case for greater regional co-operation against Boko Haram jihadis
The Benin diva kicked up a storm in London, blurring the boundaries between auditorium and stage
FTSE 100 barely changed, down 2.79 points at 6,646.60
Explosions bear stamp of Boko Haram
Nicolas Baverez’s book reflects a deep unease about his country’s prospects
Gulf of Guinea poses a greater risk than Somalia
Finance and risk chief Laurence do Rego has kept a low profile
Xan Rice takes a look at a domestic company’s strategy
Dubai goes global while Sotheby’s links up with Tefaf
Guitarist’s fusion of west African rhythmic trickery with contemporary jazz is given more clarity and edge
From ancient Greece to contemporary America, bronze has always been a favourite of sculptors
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