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Capital of Sierra Leone attempts to reverse deforestation to reduce risk of heavy rains
Most money earmarked to aid the switch to renewables is unspent
Egyptian hosts plan to stress the interests of the developing world at climate change summit
Some businesses are starting to develop alternatives to the cooking fuel
Activists hope western leaders will use climate conference to put pressure on Cairo’s autocratic rulers
Rich countries’ willingness to pay poorer nations to ditch fossil fuels is being put to the test
International financing aimed at curbing reliance on coal relies too heavily on loans, says Pretoria
As Art X Lagos opens this weekend, will it feel the effects of the global economic downturn and domestic problems?
Why a digital record of the kingdom’s looted treasures marks a new era in the battle to reclaim its history
The Zimbaqua gem mine is empowering women from a rural community in Zimbabwe to become financially independent in a male-dominated industry
Government and Tigray forces congratulated on ‘taking much-needed steps forward towards peace’
As western counter-terrorism efforts flounder, Kremlin-backed militias are offering support in Mali and Burkina Faso
SFO lays out case against commodities group ahead of fine
The global crisis has magnified the fragility of the country’s state-driven economic model and forced it to take out new multilateral loans
Debate on the repatriation of historical artefacts from the world’s museums grows louder
Prime minister may U-turn on decision not to go to COP27 following criticism by Tory MPs
First non-white occupant of Downing Street marks a major milestone for community that migrated from east African nations
Make a getaway – in the city, at the beach or in the desert
Egyptian pound plunges 14.5% after Cairo moves to flexible exchange rate demanded by fund
Local and foreign-backed forces are waging a deadly offensive in the mineral-rich heart of Africa
London judge refuses country’s call to be paid damages when commodities group is sentenced
Finance minister says move will ensure long-term financial viability of state electricity monopoly
The 10th edition gives Londoners the chance to sample 48 titles from 16 African countries
Ivory Coast and Ghana boycott annual meeting amid rising tensions in chocolate industry
The country’s ancient wonders still hold us spellbound, but its pulsing, intense present is just as intoxicating
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