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Former ANC leader has been surprise package of the campaign, drawing packed rallies and unnerving one-time allies
Economic problems have overshadowed promise of Africa’s most populous country for big brands
One tiny, lightly regulated African nation plays an oversized role in global token trade
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This series examines the unprecedented scale of migration, which is stoking political and economic crises on both sides of the Atlantic
Under pressure from the far right ahead of this year’s elections, the EU is turning to draconian tactics to curb migration
Newer parties clash with established ones as they vie for a chance to be kingmaker in any coalition government
The courting of Niger’s military junta epitomises the growing security challenge in this part of Africa
Telecoms group joins growing list of companies plugging shortfalls from state electricity provider
Former president and his new MK party could squeeze the governing ANC in May’s poll
RwandAir was concerned about reputational risk associated with British government’s contentious scheme
Controversial biodiversity strategy aims to extract economic value in new ways to benefit Black communities
Economists sceptical about the so-called ZiG since many people prefer to keep their money at home
Thirty years on, the new regime has forged a stable state but at a cost — and international justice is still seeking ways to punish and protect
Our bilateral relations have always been economically beneficial on both sides
The continent is a big net importer of food but optimists say better seed varieties and greater use of fertilisers are potentially transformational
The cult adventure outfit has taken their easy-riding ethos to the Western Cape
Moscow has been quick to pledge its support to African countries with nuclear energy ambitions
Hungry to diversify their economies beyond fossil fuels, Middle Eastern powers are investing in the resources needed to produce clean energy
Rivals to ruling ANC have pitched the death penalty and mass expulsions to a restless electorate
Covering letter sent to migrants previously targeted with removal to Rwanda creates impression they would not be sent to African nation
Country’s youngest ever leader faces ‘massive expectation’ from voters
Poor harvests in critical production areas in west Africa double global prices in two months
Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bankrupt southern African nation moves closer to exiting default with revised bondholder arrangement
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