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A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline. ​A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world […]

According to information obtained by Africa Intelligence, the Democratic Republic of Congo lodged an application instituting proceedings against Rwanda at […] ​According to information obtained by Africa Intelligence, the Democratic Republic of Congo lodged an application instituting proceedings against Rwanda at […] Read More

Three months after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz acquired Nation Media Group, East Africa’s leading media group is set for major changes at the top. ​Three months after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz acquired Nation Media Group, East Africa’s leading media group is set for major changes at the top. Read More

After stopping in Brussels on 24 June, where he met with the European Council president and the European Commission president, the Beninese head of state instructed his foreign minister to start working on a trip to Paris. ​After stopping in Brussels on 24 June, where he met with the European Council president and the European

At first glance, it’s a coming together that may raise eyebrows. Having taken power last October following a military coup, […] ​At first glance, it’s a coming together that may raise eyebrows. Having taken power last October following a military coup, […] Read More

The case of Franco-Tunisian journalist Mourad Zeghidi, who has been detained in Tunisia for more than two years and has […] ​The case of Franco-Tunisian journalist Mourad Zeghidi, who has been detained in Tunisia for more than two years and has […] Read More

A storm is brewing between the private sector and the state, casting a shadow over the national holiday on 26 […] ​A storm is brewing between the private sector and the state, casting a shadow over the national holiday on 26 […] Read More

The planned creation of Rabat Gaming City, a centre for the video games industry in the Moroccan capital, has mobilised […] ​The planned creation of Rabat Gaming City, a centre for the video games industry in the Moroccan capital, has mobilised […] Read More

Between rumours of forced conscription in Tigray and a drone strike near the Eritrean border in early June, the message now seems ominous. Faced with the increasingly open rapprochement between the various rebel groups and Ethiopia’s neighbours, Eritrea and Sudan, Major General Teshome Gemechu warned the diplomatic community in mid-May that any initiative threatening Ethiopia’s

Ivorian businessman Stéphane Konan, who specialises in cybersecurity and heads Compétences Group, has spent several months working in Senegal in […] ​Ivorian businessman Stéphane Konan, who specialises in cybersecurity and heads Compétences Group, has spent several months working in Senegal in […] Read More