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First batch of crude from Shell’s oil trading arm marks milestone for refinery
Countries might soon be able to trade emission reductions with other governments, but experts warn the market is already being exploited in developing countries
Villagers celebrating a Muslim festival were ‘mistakenly killed’ in army attack targeting terrorists
Sharp rises in the cost of petrol and food have pushed millions more people into poverty
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote faces accusations of unfair practices and a struggle to secure crude supplies
The bars, hotels and restaurants that tap into the heat and beats of the Benin port
Former vice-president Joseph Boakai completes remarkable comeback with runoff victory
What happens in Lagos stays in Lagos
Move by S&P Dow Jones Indices highlights risks of swap-based contracts, especially in frontier markets
Justice minister vows to hunt down other escapees on trial for pro-democracy massacre
The Ivorian architects are proposing a new urbanism — by looking to their roots
Bloc seeks to shore up security in stable west African country with large donation of confiscated equipment
UK judge’s decision in P&ID pipeline case puts spotlight on role of London’s arbitration courts
Washington accepts it is ‘not business as usual’ in Sahel as it aims to build pragmatic relationships with African nations
Exhibition curated by Ekow Eshun at Gallery 1957 in Accra hosts 19 artists from Africa and the diaspora
Incumbent George Weah unlikely to secure the majority of votes needed, leading to run-off with former vice-president Joseph Boakai
The London-based label is at the heart of a trend that incorporates hip-hop, dancehall and Afrobeats
US agency slows talks on grant programme amid concerns about threat to democracy and spread of instability in region
Military leaders struggle to find a solution to Sahel country’s political crisis
Bola Tinubu started well but has to follow through on his promises for change
Announcement comes amid increasing tensions within military as it struggles to deal with insurgency in Sahel state
Former Citi executive Olayemi Cardoso faces task of stabilising naira and settling $6.8bn foreign exchange obligations
Rising star’s sudden demise after raising maltreatment accusations puts genre in the spotlight
Relations between Paris and new military-led government continue downward slide as Macron withdraws ambassador
Islamist group exploits security vacuum to prevent food and medicine from reaching Mali city
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