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Central bank decision aims to prevent country from falling deeper into recession
Large informal sectors may make repayment harder than it seems
Opposition gear up thousands of local activists ahead of poll
DoJ moves to seize assets from oilmen who allegedly lavished gifts on Alison-Madueke
Move to increase stakes held by black shareholders put on hold
Commitment to competitive electoral politics is strong, even if it falls short
Lagarde calls for action from Kabila before fund helps bail out crisis-hit economy
Plan to curb toxins in phosphates could harm Africa and increase Russian influence
Divisions in administration halt permanent revocation of US boycott against country
Long-held policy of non-interference tested in pursuit of resources
Partner who allegedly misrepresented consultancy to stand down temporarily
‘Little Rome’ is world’s first modernist city to be designated in its entirety
Raila Odinga gears up for fourth bid counting on economic discontent
If nothing is done the probable effects on food and water security will be dramatic
Edgar Lungu accused of being increasingly autocratic in crackdown on opposition
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma a frontrunner in contest that will determine who leads party
The authoritarian government is building low-cost manufacturing hubs but must also deal with social and political challenges
Many questions about the debt scandal are still to be answered
Investors warn John Magufuli’s approach puts the east African economy at risk
South Africa also struggling to recover, while Nigeria’s prospects look brighter
Prosperity will support the republic’s bid for international recognition
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has led transition from war and anarchy to peace and stability
An assault on the central bank is the latest stage in a descent into crony capitalism
The South Korean group shows how global brands extend local reach
