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A rise in cases is dashing hopes that the continent’s younger population would spare it from the worst of coronavirus
Pierre Nkurunziza thought to be first head of state killed by Covid-19, diplomats say
Wednesday’s presidential poll comes five years after incumbent’s contested win sparked widespread violence
Violence since re-election of Nkurunziza triggers move by international court
The continent has great potential but China’s dominance will be hard to break
The court’s supporters must act quickly to strengthen its legitimacy
Move comes amid claims against President Pierre Nkurunziza of human rights abuses
Inquiry is first step on road to prosecutions as reports of torture and killing rise
Opposition from president and some other regional leaders scuppers planned intervention to prevent mass bloodshed
Security forces tried to conceal extent of violence in government crackdown, says rights group
Hundreds have died in central African country since protests began against president’s third term
Analysts see little hope that new measures will cripple Pyongyang’s ambitions
Jihadi group’s raid comes after politicians plan elections road map
Washington ‘deeply disappointed’ African leader not stepping down ahead of 2017 poll
Brent crude oil skidded to its weakest intraday level since 2004, breaking below its financial crisis-era lows
Peacekeepers likely to be denied entry and escalate crisis in which hundreds have been killed
Overwhelming support for change to term limits could leave president in power to 2034
Campaign against president’s third term intensifies with attacks on military bases
Country is first to declare it has no intention of publishing a national plan
Crisis seen as threatening to turn into a national ‘explosion of violence’
Security Council warns African nation to end strife that has cost at least 240 lives
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