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Odinga challenges Kenya election result

Outgoing premier says polls were too shambolic to be valid

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Uhuru Kenyatta, next president of Kenya

A looming trial has not cowed the son of a national hero, say William Wallis and Katrina Manson

From COMPANIES Mar 14, 2013

Bolloré logistics arm to ‘unlock Africa’

Conglomerate aims to cement leading position in African freight

From COMPANIES Mar 13, 2013

Currencies pressed by trade imbalances

Telecoms groups MTN says currency swings hit earnings

Editorial from COMMENT Mar 13, 2013

Ascendant Africa

Continent’s rise is welcome, overdue – but still precarious

A view of a section of Nakumatt's shopping hall in an upper-market area of Nairobi ©Reuters From COMPANIES Mar 13, 2013

African groups seek growth across borders

Expansion across continent is a vital strategy

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Mar 13, 2013

Algeria security reassures energy industry

Hostage crisis fails to dent foreign interest

Mar 12, 2013

Mali media strike against editor’s arrest

Paper publishes letter denouncing coup leader’s salary

iron-ore drilling in Simandou Guinea From COMPANIES Mar 12, 2013

Rio’s hold on Guinea venture in doubt

Miner and government in dispute over infrastructure financing

Mar 12, 2013

Sudan and South Sudan reach oil agreement

Oil companies to restart production within two weeks

Mar 11, 2013

Kenya stock market rises in wake of polls

Business confidence sends exchange up 3%

From COMMENT Mar 11, 2013

Africa must get real about Chinese ties

The relationship carries with it a whiff of colonialism, writes Lamido Sanusi

Mar 11, 2013

Africa told to view China as competitor

Nigerian central bank chief sees danger of ‘new form of imperialism’

Mar 11, 2013

Malawi arrests ex-ministers over coup claims

Move triggers violence in commercial capital Blantyre

From COMPANIES Mar 11, 2013

Helios shines light on Africa investments

Fund managers argue that investing in the continent is less risky than elsewhere

Mar 11, 2013

Foreign hostages feared killed in Nigeria

Al-Qaeda-aligned group Ansaru claims responsibility

Mar 10, 2013

Kenyatta victory could test diplomats’ skills

Newly elected president faces international indictment

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Mar 10, 2013

Egypt hits problems over IMF loan

Fund has reservations over economic plan

From COMMENT Mar 10, 2013

Africa calling

The continent is attracting investors eager to take advantage of a flourishing market

From COMMENT Mar 10, 2013

The telecoms numbers that didn’t add up

Multinationals failed to read the potential for mobile phone use across Africa

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