Former president will dump defectors to his upstart party, says Economic Freedom Fighters leader
Politicians and campaigners say penalty is insufficient as country struggles with corruption
Early votes show decisive rejection of incumbent party after years of economic turmoil
Nigerian president’s economic shock therapy has gutted the middle class and the megacity’s festive party scene
French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over budget debate
African allies concerned incoming Trump administration will take stronger line on trade and security ‘reciprocity’
Likely withdrawal of troops marks further retrenchment of French role in fighting Islamist insurgents in Sahel
Fatalities have surged since dictatorships took power and turned to Russian mercenaries for help
Legislative elections set to give President Bassirou Diomaye Faye strong mandate to pursue ambitious reforms
Resolute Mining says Terence Holohan and other executives were in Bamako to discuss claims made against company
Critics say ruling party is creating a false narrative to justify its heavy crackdown following disputed elections
Relations between African nation and diamond group frayed before Duma Boko’s election
Growing competition from synthetic stones hits southern African country’s economy
Legal adviser to opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane was one of two men assassinated after a contested election
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinet
Government says 91-year-old Paul Biya is alive and well in attempt to quell intense speculation about his whereabouts
Frelimo seeks to extend its 49 years in power despite links to ‘tuna bond’ corruption scandal
Coalition government is seeking more foreign investment in energy, water and infrastructure
Intelligence officers say retired pilots from Ukraine and snipers from Russia are both working with Sudanese Armed Forces
South African activist campaigned against failings of Jacob Zuma’s administration
With 150,000 dead and millions displaced, Russia, Iran and the UAE are jockeying for influence.
Incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who won a landslide victory, and his two rivals cite irregularities in official figures
Death comes amid crackdown in run-up to polls despite president signalling break with hardline policies of past
Transport executive takes to courts to force action against organised crime’s hold on country’s economy
