Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinet
Go back in time – and get pampered – from Fes to Essaouira via Tangier and Marrakech
Coalition of 18 nations looks to establish ‘energy bank’ as western institutions increasingly shun oil and gas
Her multimedia installations are the subject of a triple bill of major shows
Born in Cairo, raised in Istanbul and based in Paris for nearly 60 years, Yalter explores notions of exile, displacement and feminism
Ten years ago, the architectural and interior designer wrote a piece for this paper extolling the virtues of renting. But he broke his own rules — and is now on the road to home ownership
He was an innovator who sought to tailor software to African realities
Government says 91-year-old Paul Biya is alive and well in attempt to quell intense speculation about his whereabouts
It is too early to know whether the prompt response to the virus is enough to turn the tide
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
Nature and history collide on the archipelago of São Tomé and Príncipe. It’s a complicated yet captivating landscape
Acting prime minister Garry Conille says police have not restored order yet in ‘one neighbourhood’
Conservative leadership hopefuls attack Labour and clash over decision, though there is a historical irony in all this
Former foreign secretary has momentum ahead of key MPs’ vote next week
Sober documentary chronicles the blocking of age-old migration routes of semi-nomadic tribes
Resumption following factional power struggle helps allay concerns over potential disruption from Middle East conflict
Deal to reduce Accra’s debt load by nearly $5bn could pave way for return to markets
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago
Apply now to be considered for our fourth annual ranking of high-growth businesses on the continent
The country’s new ‘single train’ facility has started producing the fuel, making it locally available
Abdalla Hamdok warns civil war risks spilling over into Sahel without negotiated solution
No other place on Earth has witnessed more cycles of conflict and forced migration
Also in this newsletter: why doesn’t Belgium have a new government yet?
String of recent megadeals includes $36bn acquisition by Mars and $20bn takeover by Verizon
