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A rise in cases is dashing hopes that the continent’s younger population would spare it from the worst of coronavirus
Former Pentecostal pastor Lazarus Chakwera defeats Peter Mutharika in presidential poll
Ruling sets precedent in continent where poorest fear cure could be worse than the disease
The annulment of the 2019 election result sets an important precedent
Victory for opposition as Mutharika’s ‘Tipp-Ex’ win annulled over ‘massive’ irregularities
View from the sky also monitors poaching, floods and mosquito breeding sites
Re-election of Mutharika has plunged nation into months-long crisis
Claims of vote rigging spark political crisis in one of world’s poorest countries
GSK drug to be piloted as part of landmark project across Africa
Mutharika’s dispute with deputy threatens resumption of aid donations
Tendai Biti appears in court as west seeks protection for former finance minister
The Women and Power course allowed Gertude Chirambo to navigate Malawi’s male-dominated politics
Health officials in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have to get the right systems in place
IMF economists caution against an obsession with industrial policy
Western governments believe insurance will help deliver relief more effectively. But some fear the policies do not cover the real risks
Deal comes day after bank cut its stake in South African unit to 15%
Danish brewer weighs options ahead of SABMiller takeover as sales and profits dip
Longevity gains provide upbeat counterpoint to gloom enveloping the continent
Pioneering response to endemic disease assists young sufferers speedy return to the classroom
Company investing heavily to improve connectivity in remote areas
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