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Mohamed Bazoum remains under house arrest despite bloc lifting sanctions on Niamey
Many are questioning the wisdom of abruptly eliminating the subsidies without a shock-absorbing plan
President aims to set date for election next week after his decision to delay poll sparked constitutional crisis
Local consumers given only restricted access to markets like Binance and Coinbase
On a 900-mile passage from the Canaries to Cape Verde, even complete novices can get a thrilling taste of life at sea
Constitutional Council says Macky Sall does not have authority to cancel vote that must be held as soon as possible
Dismissal of Ken Ofori-Atta seen as ruling party’s attempt to draw a line under economic debacle
One of Africa’s most stable democracies reels after postponement of vote to replace President Macky Sall
Host team overcome the odds to take their place alongside Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations final
No shots were fired but the west African country missing its election has repercussions beyond its borders
Macky Sall’s move to postpone sparks protests in capital and opposition warnings of ‘constitutional coup’
Opposition groups denounce ‘constitutional coup’ that jeopardises democracy in stable west African country
Move leaves official exchange rate close to black market rate and follows removal of currency peg last year
Fish sold by major retailers in Europe is harming food security in west Africa
West African states accuse Ecowas of being a threat to its members and under the influence of foreign powers
Africa’s richest man comes under unaccustomed pressure after anti-corruption watchdog’s raid on Lagos headquarters
Faked Joe Biden robocall underlines prevalence of cheap AI tools being used to create clips aimed at swaying voters
Foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar seeks to work with US to uphold democracy in west Africa amid wave of coups
World’s top cocoa producer tests appetite for riskier debt after two-year hiatus for sub-Saharan African issuers
Relatively peaceful coastal countries are worried that militants wreaking havoc in the Sahel will exploit economic discontent to spread their reach
Maverick businessman Nana Kwame Bediako says his headline-grabbing election strategy is anything but a gimmick
Smartan House aims to lift young people out of poverty through access to professional training and experience
Supermajor follows other international groups in region hit by oil theft, violence and environmental damage
Africa’s richest man drawn into probe investigating favourable exchange rates offered by ex-central bank governor
Rio Tinto hopes $20bn Guinea iron ore, rail and port plan will pave way for ‘new era’ of mining
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