WHO officials warn of ‘new phase’ in latest crisis as number of reported cases rises to 45

Human impact on supplies far greater than researchers anticipated

CDC pairs with Standard Chartered Bank to lend to businesses ahead of election test

Ex-general’s bid for re-election threatened by Boko Haram militants that he promised to destroy

Call for billions of dollars to support governments that cut tariffs

Deal for $47.5m stake in Cellulant is largest in an Africa-dedicated fintech group

Tech group backs JV between Alcoa and Rio to develop carbon-free smelting process

Democratic Alliance dismisses Patricia de Lille after cronyism allegations

Once precarious existence transformed by state policies, aid and growers themselves

China-led lender takes next step to becoming global institution to rival World Bank

Kenya scheme offers alternative lending to local traders to help increase sales

Economic progress of displaced people held back by lack of access to capital

First dispute with Washington since Beijing opened military base in African country

Grassroot Soccer’s programmes are heavily linked to football

Biometric register and peaceful campaigning raise hopes but vote rigging fears remain

Fresh blow for auditor after loss of several top corporate clients

The city was on the verge of becoming the first major urban centre to run out of water but has averted the crisis. But for how long, and at what cost, in a divided country?