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Rwanda: the mystery surrounding Paul Rusesabagina’s arrest

Still in the hands of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau, waiting to be brought to justice, the former director of the Hotel des Mille Collines ... was transferred from Dubai to Kigali in conditions that are still unclear. The international arrest warrant against him sets out a long list of terrorism-related charges.

Environment over development

Relief as Cameroon cancels logging plans of Ebo forest

I have been following with keen interest the ongoing debate on Ebo Forest. ...

Not the forgiving kind

Private sector needs to play its part as 2021 debt deadline looms

Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, creditor countries are working on the next steps in dealing with African debt burdens. This time, however, they insist ... that the private sector will have to get involved.

seeking action

China-Africa: Spotlight turned on abuse of Nigerian workers

Allegations of abuse surfaced in August against Nigerian employees by managers of a Chinese company in Abia State, south-east Nigeria. ...

back to school blues

Nigeria: Lagos state to open schools despite health concerns

Nigeria's Lagos state continues the process of opening up after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with schools next on the list. ...

Thawing time

After the UAE, who is next to normalise relations with Israel?

After the United Arab Emirates, other Arab countries are tempted to initiate a diplomatic rapprochement with Israel. ...

shot blocked

Drogba appeals to FIFA after his candidacy is invalidated

When his candidacy for the presidency of the Ivorian Football Federation was invalidated by its electoral commission, Didier Drogba turned to ... FIFA. The latter suspended the process and appointed a committee to investigate.

Haste makes waste

Mali: Rapid organisation of post-coup elections a grave error

The prospect of rapid elections is the surest way to show how each Malian political actors' interests are in conflict with the general ... interest.

hope in a bottle

Madagascar: Spike in COVID casts doubt on miracle remedy

The evolution of the coronavirus pandemic in Madagascar has cast doubt on the effectiveness of Covid-Organics, the remedy praised by President ... Andry Rajoelina. Other countries testing the miracle remedy are also becoming increasingly sceptical of it. 

medical evacuation

Mali: Former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta hospitalised

Mali's former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has been hospitalised in a private clinic in the capital. ...

New Value Chains

Côte d’Ivoire: Processing cashew nuts to fight the smugglers

Dekel Agri-Vision will be relying on processing raw cashew nuts in Côte d’Ivoire to limit the financial impact of volatile palm oil prices, ... executive director Lincoln Moore tells The Africa Report.

reforming the continent

The top 50 African disruptors (6-10)

The Africa Report’s inaugural ranking of the top Africans who are disrupting the status quo in politics, business and the arts: from investigative ... journalists to world-class athletes and Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Article 9/10 of "The top 50 African disruptors"

New Sun Rising

Japan: To beat China in Africa Abe’s successor needs to take risks

The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will open a new chapter in the historic competition between Japan and China for resources ... and influence in Africa.

slippery slope

African presidents extending terms: ‘Let’s express our disapproval loud and clear’

Alassane Ouattara's plan to run for a third term is a very bad signal for the future of democracy in Africa. ...

LEADER OF THE PACK

Mali: ‘Ecowas should have santioned IBK,’ says Choguel Maïga

Mali's Choguel Maïga is one of the leaders of the June 5 Movement - Rally of Patriotic Forces (M5-RFP). ...

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

South Africa’s Santam fights claims of avoiding COVID-19 pay outs

Businesses in Cape Town brought to their knees by COVID-19 are taking Santam, South Africa’s leading general insurer, to court today in what ... they hope will lead to a landmark judgement for liability.

starting gun

Nigeria: BUA Group signs France’s Axens for new refinery project

The new project will go head-to-head with Nigeria's other large scale refinery project, being built by the Dangote Group. ...

TAIL OF TWO HALVES   

South Africa’s Tiger Brands boosts exports after resolving legal dispute in Nigeria

Tiger Brands has resolved a legal dispute with the erstwhile distributor of its Benny and Jolly Jus products in Nigeria, and in the process has ... improved its export performance.  

third time a charm

Guinea: Alpha Condé officially running for a third presidential term

Alpha Condé will be a candidate for a third term in the election scheduled for October 18, his party said Monday evening. ...

open season

Tanzania kicks off presidential campaign as Magufuli faces largest list ever of candidates

Tanzania officially entered its campaign season on 28 August, with President John Magufuli facing 14 challengers for the presidency. ...