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Incumbent president vies for second term in mineral-rich country plagued by decades of armed insurgency
Government critics say the process aims to ensure President Emmerson Mnangagwa can stay in office indefinitely
A successful vote might pave the way to a minerals-driven boom that lifts millions out of poverty. But opposition figures say it isn’t a fair fight
Former banker vies for leadership of main centre-right party ahead of 2025 elections
Deal underlines how bank has become key channel for Moscow to make energy investments
Selection of Dan Marokane comes as electricity monopoly oversees record blackouts and deals with large debt burden
Villagers celebrating a Muslim festival were ‘mistakenly killed’ in army attack targeting terrorists
DRC president insists vote will be ‘transparent and democratic’ but opponents warn of possible cheating
Prospects of change are widening the political spectrum
President leads efforts to drum up enthusiasm for the ruling party as it faces real prospect of losing its grip on power
First arrests over $580,000 stolen from president’s Phala Phala farm in 2020
Uganda, Gabon, CAR and Niger penalised for human rights violations and lack of democratic progress
Bloc seeks to shore up security in stable west African country with large donation of confiscated equipment
Washington accepts it is ‘not business as usual’ in Sahel as it aims to build pragmatic relationships with African nations
Incumbent George Weah unlikely to secure the majority of votes needed, leading to run-off with former vice-president Joseph Boakai
US agency slows talks on grant programme amid concerns about threat to democracy and spread of instability in region
Moroccan companies are investing heavily in the continent, but trade growth is more patchy
After a peace deal ended the conflict in Tigray, the country is on the slow road to recovery. But lingering animosity threatens progress
Military leaders struggle to find a solution to Sahel country’s political crisis
Emmerson Mnangagwa bets that disputed poll and increasing cronyism will not block an accord with Harare’s creditors
Condemning Moscow does not mean unthinking adherence to the west
Announcement comes amid increasing tensions within military as it struggles to deal with insurgency in Sahel state
Relations between Paris and new military-led government continue downward slide as Macron withdraws ambassador
UK Supreme Court gives green light for lawsuit against Credit Suisse and Gulf-based shipbuilder Privinvest
West African county hit by unrest and allegations of a political witch hunt ahead of a bitterly contested presidential vote
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