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The Nigerian Nobel Prize-winner’s third novel takes aim at the country’s ‘deteriorating’ political and civil values, but he is heartened by young talent in the arts
Radical step under consideration after more than 330 people died during week of violence in July
Court in Kigali sentences Paul Rusesabagina, outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, to 25 years in jail
Independence veteran who helped end political violence but was ousted by public weary of corruption and sinking economy
Biden issues executive order ahead of key decision on Addis Ababa’s participation in African trade agreement
Jihadi group linked to some of the worst violence in Sahel region
Federal government battles country’s wealthiest states over right to collect VAT revenues
The excitement of the Moroccan city offers this writer an imagined escape from pandemic living
Supplies are growing but the poor struggle to reach clinics or get time off work
Country became mining powerhouse under ousted leader but people’s lives barely changed
Party run by oil importer close to monarchy emerges as largest in north African country
The violent repercussions of the collapse of security in the north African state a decade ago stretch across the Sahel
World must do a better job at policing the deals that underpin extractive industries in some of the poorest nations
Investors should note supply chain risks invariably increase when coups occur
The pandemic has widened the gulf between rich and poor, but by co-operating we can rebuild a more sustainable world
Military secures grip on power as it declares world’s second-biggest bauxite producer still open for exports
Implementation under president Muhammadu Buhari could take years, critics warn
Armed men take state TV station but defence ministry says security forces stopped attempted coup
Sheets changed less frequently and check-ins delayed as laundries struggle to return items promptly
Ex-South African president has served two months of 15-month sentence for contempt of court
As the world watches Afghanistan, groups such as al-Qaeda are eyeing the Sahel for expansion of its network
The problem for central banks and private institutions alike is that the emerging technology may impose an infrastructure of its own
Self-declared state due to compete head to head with Djibouti for Ethiopia’s trade
Re-establishing the US’s tarnished leadership in the world means restoring ties with international allies
Developing countries offer to house evacuees until they can be resettled in wealthier nations
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