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Authorities are increasingly abusing the justice system to silence critics, say activists
Unrest in the world’s biggest bauxite exporter as concerns grow that democracy is under threat in the region
Protesters vow to continue campaign amid global focus on Black Lives Matter
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Criticism mounts over scope of scheme which defers repayments
Africa’s second-biggest copper producer has become a crucial test case for efforts at debt relief
Long-running scandal comes to boil with South African president in struggle with party rival
Critics contrast central banks’ huge stimulus with limited help for poor countries
Continent has fared better health-wise than others, but its economies are suffering
Silicon Valley giants such as Facebook and Apple are among those in the EU’s crosshairs
Impact investors step up as small and midsize businesses struggle to survive the effect of the pandemic
Special Anti-Robbery Squad had been the target of days of mass demonstrations throughout country
Abdalla Hamdok believes Khartoum has done enough to be removed from terrorism list
Many ‘new poor’ will be in urban areas and relatively well-educated, says report
Ivorian leader rebuffs Macron’s plea to postpone elections, as well as idea former CEO could play political role
Mbali Ntuli aims to rebuild main rival to the African National Congress
Private creditors seek clarity on Chinese loans in test case for pandemic-hit countries
Governments must not let their Covid-19 guard down too early
Crisis adds to pressure on government to reach deal with US to remove it from terror list
Bah Ndaw is sworn in as French president Emmanuel Macron warns country risks losing support in fight against jihadism
The novelist on making the Booker shortlist — and the fallout from her arrest by armed police
The compelling story of a small-town trial exposes some painful truths
New director-general could also address colonial patterns that hold back the continent
Move follows controversial Russian-backed agreement between renegade general and deputy PM
Dispute between former liberation movements makes clear frustration with situation in Harare
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