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Islamist group exploits security vacuum to prevent food and medicine from reaching Mali city
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
Many deals fund polluters or projects unrelated to climate goals as banks chase trillion-dollar environmental finance targets
The blaze in Johannesburg tells a story of xenophobia, urban neglect and political dysfunction
Scepticism towards artificial intelligence is to be expected but young Africans increasingly realise that can be overcome
Unfortunately, they might not apply elsewhere though
The Kizomba Design Museum festival in São Paulo celebrated the dance, music and more created in Portugal’s former colonies
The Sierra Leonean filmmaker’s new installation at London’s Barbican features videos with choirs performing his poems
As demand grows for the material used in batteries, this MBA-style case study explores ethical dilemmas over unregulated mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Slum dwelling where 77 people died reflects many of the things that have gone wrong in the country and wider region
The deal means the trading giant will be able to choose which clients receive the vital metal
Also in today’s newsletter, Singapore’s central bank head calls for action on carbon pricing and blended finance
Emboldened generals are realising they are likely to face little effective resistance to putsch attempts
Indian group to invest $1bn over 5 years to revive KCM after it struggled under state ownership
High inflation and volatile naira among headwinds for consumer goods group
Appeal to reduce financial demands on indebted nations comes as Nairobi hosts first Africa Climate Summit
Observers of regional body SADC voice rare criticism of the election process
English court denies effort to ensnare Nyusi in case due to last 13 weeks in High Court
Also in today’s newsletter, a controversial way to cool the planet
Paris fears losing further ground in a one-time sphere of influence
Ambassador alleges weapons were loaded on to Lady R ship docked in Cape Town
Investors may be concerned that companies navigating choppy waters will sail close to the wind
Veteran president removed this week inherited the huge wealth of the oil-rich country and the lavish tastes of his father
Human rights groups accuse military of shooting civilians during unrest that left dozens of people dead
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