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Fall in commodity prices benefits advanced economies
SARB under pressure from politicians to take more direct role in stimulating economy
Award-winning author Tsitsi Dangarembga released on bail after joining anti-government protests
Opposition calls decision ‘deplorable’ amid fears of rising tension ahead of October election
Washington accuses Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his company of derailing development and harming the country’s people
Grocer’s departure adds to retreat by South Africa-based companies as recession deepens
The artist’s new video album, released today, celebrates African culture, costume, custom and skin
Inquiry led by former Irish president dismisses claims against Akinwumi Adesina
Fund makes single biggest emergency financing for a pandemic-hit country
Women from conservative cultures are encouraged to speak out on sexual abuse
Weapons and mercenaries continue to arrive around the strategic city of Sirte
Flood of accusations of assault against 22-year-old man force reckoning with scourge of harassment
For one, it builds expertise. Vietnam’s Sars ‘dividend’ has helped keep its Covid-19 deaths at zero
Sovereigns should pay more attention to the public sector balance sheet and the quality of their financial and asset management.
Cairo raises stakes in proxy civil war by increasing risk of direct clash with Turkey
Hopewell Chin’ono’s allegations of graft led to arrest and sacking of health minister
A rise in cases is dashing hopes that the continent’s younger population would spare it from the worst of coronavirus
Civil society groups fear suspensions undermine commitment to fight against fraud
French oil major raises $15bn from lenders to develop project in Mozambique
Mahmoud Dicko’s ambitions remain unclear in nation at the heart of fight against Sahel jihadis
Government pressure on Ecocash transfer system squeezes needy
Online learning and food waste projects look to expand after FT hackathon
Cairo had tried to press Addis Ababa to postpone filling reservoir
Building contractor Mohamed Ali’s videos on social media triggered wave of public unrest
Invitation to Cairo could herald direct confrontation between Egypt and Turkey in war-torn country
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