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Akhannouch gets his strike bill, but at a heavy cost

The Prime Minister’s controversial legislation curtails workers’ rights, leading to widespread protests and deepening economic divides

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s government has survived a two-day general strike after pushing through a controversial bill that will significantly curtail workers’ rights, including the right to strike.

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Veterans turn on Mnangagwa regime

Growing divisions in the army and among war veterans, coupled with criticism from the vice-president, threaten the President as unease about corruption mounts

The rift between factions in the Zimbabwean army, as well as veterans of the 1970s war of liberation, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa appears to be broken beyond repair....

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Rubio deals hammer blow to US aid

An executive order from President imposes a 90-day freeze on most foreign funding – except military aid

Within hours of entering the White House, President Donald Trump issued an executive order for a three-month freeze on all foreign aid. This move seemed certain to result...

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Land law poses first major test to coalition

The ANC faces a careful balancing act as Ramaphosa signs the controversial ‘expropriation without compensation’ bill 

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to sign a controversial Expropriation Bill into law is likely to be the first major test to his governing coalition. Signed on 23 January,...

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Ruto bids for Emirati gold

The President seeks to bolster the economy through new loans and trade deals with the UAE, while navigating diplomatic pressures and shifting alliances

President William Ruto has pinned his government’s economic hopes on new loans and trade with the United Arab Emirates, as he seeks alternatives to Chinese financing.

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Lower US interest rates will lead sub-Saharan Africa back to market

Despite current tighter financing conditions, Moody’s upgrades the region’s credit outlook to ‘stable’ amid reduced borrowing costs

Lower US interest rates will mean cheaper borrowing for African states, ratings agency Moody’s believes. The ratings agency has revised its outlook on sub-Saharan Africa’s sovereign credit to...

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An early challenge for President Mahama

A gun battle between the military and galamsey miners has resulted in seven deaths, intensifying Ghana’s illegal mining crisis

The deaths of seven galamsey miners in a shoot-out with army officers have deepened the crisis over Ghana’s illegal mining.

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