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Nigeria declares state of emergency

President closes border in strife-hit north

From COMPANIES Dec 29, 2011

Lonrho on course to revive African saga

Group enjoys status of ‘a Coca-Cola brand name’

From COMPANIES Dec 29, 2011

Vale faces increased competition in Africa

Continent vital as group seeks to replenish assets and increase production

Dec 29, 2011

Charity helps farmer bring home bacon

Donated sow provides income for visually impaired Nigerian

Dec 27, 2011

Africans sow seeds of a green revolution

This year’s famine has heightened urgency of battle for food security

Dec 27, 2011

Ethiopia jails Swedish journalists for 11 years

Two found guilty of aiding outlawed rebel group

Dec 26, 2011

Nigeria hit by Christmas day bomb attacks

Islamist militants kill at least 27 people in church blasts

Dec 22, 2011

Corporate insights clarify Sightsavers’ vision

Ex trader has helped charity adapt to a changinging global economy

Dec 19, 2011

Sightsavers sees clear path to local handover

Training allowed regional officials to take over a programme in Nigeria

Dec 15, 2011

Head of S Africa anti-graft agency quits

Heath seen as part of Jacob Zuma’s camp

Dec 13, 2011

Ghana leads African quest to boost growth

Oil helps nation to record GDP expansion amid global gloom

Dec 13, 2011

Kenyan breaks down work barriers

Push for more visually impaired people in the workplace

Dec 9, 2011

DRC opposition rejects Kabila re-election

Election commission says president won 49% of vote

Dec 7, 2011

Congo postpones presidential poll results

Tension builds as election board cites technical problems

Dec 5, 2011

Founder pulls out of ‘failed’ Kimberley Process

Global Witness cites ‘outrage’ over decision on Zimbabwe exports

From COMPANIES Dec 5, 2011

Uncertainty reigns in Zimbabwe mining

Critics fear indigenisation law could trigger downward spiral

Dec 5, 2011

Congo braced for post-poll violence

Fears of conflict grow as rivals claim victory in presidential elections

Dec 5, 2011

Sightsavers eyes wider disease prevention

The charity’s distribution system is helping tackle a range of ailments

Dec 4, 2011

Congo opposition rejects early poll results

Claims of fraud as Kabila is shown well in front

Global Insight Dec 4, 2011

Fears of poll fraud threaten DRC

Chances of a peaceful outcome grow slimmer, writes William Wallis

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