China's President Xi Jinping is keen to leave a global legacy. In 2013, he launched the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) programme – a reference to the Silk Road responsible for the Middle Kingdom's wealth in centuries past (see map).

The mining downturn is leading Zambia's government to look to agricultural development for opportunities

Bootleg handbags and pirated films keep informal economies going so African governments turn a blind eye to counterfeiting. Could they do more though to protect the continent's traditional knowledge? Zimbabwean IP lawyer and novelist Petina Gappah looks beyond the labels.

How to deal with fat cats – not fatwas – is the real problem facing North African leaders after the revolutions failed to fix old economic problems. The clock is ticking for governments to deliver justice and jobs.

As the West African regional body celebrates 40 years in May, The Africa Report looks at integration on the ground and what the next four decades could hold.

After steamrolling to victory in the 28 March presidential election with 54% of the vote, General Buhari is promising to bring fundamental improvements to government and security.

The crusading mayor and community leaders worked hand in hand to turn the tide against Ebola.