A drought-hit province provides glimpses of the planet’s next phase
Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and default
Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in region
Links between Gaddafi and Blair in 2004 revealed by newly released letter
Cost of supply cuts threatens to dwarf economic damage caused by country’s years of power blackouts
Human rights activists say at least 130 people killed after ruling party’s Daniel Chapo confirmed winner of election
Projects that pass muster with insurers will get added credibility and reduced risk
Authorities have resorted to siege tactics to ‘smoke out’ thousands of miners trapped underground
Constitutional Council says Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was victor in October poll despite widespread claims of vote-rigging
Critics warn President Bola Tinubu’s proposed changes to VAT distribution will help wealthier southern states
Approval for exit from operation at centre of decades of criticism over environmental impact marked sharp turnaround
Outside powers hold the key to ending the deadly forgotten conflict
Citizens with local passports have more difficulty moving across the continent than European and American visitors
UK officials say London will refuse to hand over more money as issue flares into major dispute
Brussels pursues more economic partnerships in return for tougher border control after pacts with Egypt and Tunisia stall
Ferocious winds from storm Chido strike island after ‘incredibly high’ temperatures in Indian Ocean
Dispute over revenues has led to detention of 4 employees and issue of arrest warrant for chief executive
How the return of priceless looted treasures sparked a creative renaissance
In Malawi, women bear the brunt of water scarcity. WaterAid plans to remedy that
Tom Perriello says splitting nation apart would be a disaster for Sudanese people and regional stability
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growth
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces talks between the two countries to end dispute over breakaway Somaliland region
Also in this newsletter: Poland seizes the moment to push for EU defence spending
Former president will dump defectors to his upstart party, says Economic Freedom Fighters leader
