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US state department rescinds controversial reprieve for Dan Gertler at end of Donald Trump’s term
Demonstrations in West African country have left eight people dead
Praise from Ibrahim award’s judges for adherence to constitutional two-term limit
Fresh signs of regression in countries, including Niger and Chad, that help the west to fight jihadis
Criminal gangs seek to capitalise on global demand for coronavirus jabs
Three media workers freed without charge after being detained by military in Tigray region
Some countries will find it difficult to match the fiscal expansion and central bank support in developed economies
Rescue operation launched as rise in banditry undermines President Muhammadu Buhari’s national security credentials
Central bank warnings of danger rebound amid sense of euphoria among wide pool of retail traders
Cultural movement’s search for an alternative future can look to the achievements of African history
Finance minister Tito Mboweni says government is not ‘swimming in cash’ despite tax windfall
A voluntary shift of special drawing rights on the IMF’s proposed $500bn of new liquidity is needed
African officials complain of delay in delivery to other member states
France’s Stora report on the country’s occupation of Algeria shows that the colonised also need to face up to their past
Chinese development banks have been supporting local projects during the coronavirus pandemic
UN convoy attacked in area that is home to several rebel groups
Most dramatic moment in long-running corruption probe lies ahead with defiant former president under pressure
For more than 40 years, she has been documenting and reflecting on life under apartheid and freedom
The scientist who helped beat Ebola in Nigeria on Africa’s success against Covid-19 — and his trailblazing plans to preempt future pandemics
President John Magufuli’s stance not only endangers its citizens but the world, health experts warn
Buhari launches big-ticket rail projects as critics complain about focus on north and lack of transparency
French president decides to wait until summer before cutting back military operation
Decision to halt AstraZeneca roll-out highlights vital role played by country’s experts
Lagos-based development bank aims to widen investor pool through move into renewables
Officials lay out stance before key summit with France as decades-long battle shows no sign of ending
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