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South Africa

South Africa report shines light on patronage claims

Fear that alleged graft and cronyism endemic since Zuma took office

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South Africa’s public protector report claims its first casualty

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Mozambique

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Mozambique

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Nigeria

Nigeria warns oil groups not to treat it like ‘trading colony’

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EU immigration

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Fight for ANC’s soul will help determine the future of South Africa

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Jacob Zuma

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Cameroon

Cameroon discontent simmers as Biya clings on

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November 3, 2016 11:39 am
Nigeria

Nigeria gets $600m loan from African Development Bank

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Jacob Zuma

Call for Zuma links to Gupta family to be criminally investigated

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South Africa

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November 2, 2016 11:32 am
South Africa

Rand rallies as Zuma stops blocking graft report

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Ethiopia

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