Africa

Alliances with local militants offer lifeline after collapse of self-declared caliphate

Does the US still need ballistic missiles? Why is Boko Haram releasing schoolgirl hostages? And do we need to experience more awe?

Younger and sicker patients flooded hospitals as variant drove second wave

Guinea declares epidemic after first deaths since 2016

Hundreds of South Sudanese officials have lived in luxurious establishments for years during failed negotiations

Would we rather be safe than free? Is Kenya finally realising its potential? And is Generation Z really dabbling with Marxism?

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 2 December

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 12 November

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 11 November

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 26 October

Two experts explain how the continent defied expectations during the pandemic

Pandemic is reversing two decades of progress in raising living standards

More than 50 women allege abuse by men who said they were international aid providers

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 17 September

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 15 September

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Senior military figures including an air force major-general are now in charge of the West African nation

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 13 August

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 11 August

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 10 August

Fears rising amid string of European outbreaks and rising cases in the Americas

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 14 July

Cairo warns of ‘consequences’ if fellow African nation takes control of Nile River

A spike in cases and mixed messages from ministers have led to anger and confusion

Experts fear unexplained mass die-off may be result of unknown pathogen

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 30 June

More than 4,700 people dying every day as India and Brazil battle new outbreaks

New analysis suggests supply set to fall at faster rate than shift to greener alternatives

New study reveals rhythm of great apes’ communications is identical to spoken language