Outgoing president Muhammadu Buhari seeks to cement legacy with rebranded Nigeria Air

As China steps back, the oil-rich Gulf state has become an important source of foreign investment — but with fresh layers of complexity

The continent’s tech-savvy urban populations are mounting a stiff challenge to regimes unwilling to cede power

Founded by Eyal Weizman, it has produced reports into the shooting of a Black man in London and alleged human rights violations in Gaza

The longer-term goal should be to stabilise Gaza and prevent the violence flaring into regional conflict

Scheme to subsidise gold miners contributed to collapse of local dollar

Latest in series of attacks on political and civic freedoms in east African country

Self-declared state due to compete head to head with Djibouti for Ethiopia’s trade

President is losing battle against rampant lawlessness and violence, say critics

The pop star turned politician confronts the established order in this urgent documentary

Congestion, bribery and storage costs add to problems for importers in Africa’s largest economy

Move raises questions about real value of $87bn of deposits trapped in moribund banks

‘Politically, I am fully committed. If I cease to be useful in trying to achieve the secretary-general’s vision, I go home’

President Ebrahim Raisi urges the authorities to ‘decisively deal with those who disrupt the country’s security and peace’

Alain Bifani accuses ‘dirty money elite’ of protecting vested interests as economy collapses

Hungry to diversify their economies beyond fossil fuels, Middle Eastern powers are investing in the resources needed to produce clean energy

Universities emerge as central focus of unrest in Islamic republic

Washington worries differences between the Gulf neighbours could upend efforts to secure deal to end civil war

The father of ‘Ethio Jazz’ on performing for Haile Selassie, Africa’s rich instrumental heritage — and how a film gave him a late-career boost

A world-class archive assembled over 40 years is helping to improve knowledge of the continent’s moving image history

Prospective UAE buyers also being offered deep discounts on UK luxury homes

Abdalla Hamdok believes Khartoum has done enough to be removed from terrorism list

German sports brand says decision was taken for business reasons and not related to consumer backlash

Rare and illegal strike by Talabat food delivery drivers comes as oil and food prices rocket

Higher cost of living taps into growing anger at economic misrule and corruption

Gulf state talks to local conglomerates over end of sales monopolies as it tries to attract more investment

Large informal sectors may make repayment harder than it seems

Infighting between government and Banque du Liban threatens to derail emergency funding

The rise and fall of the discredited central banker mirrors that of a country blighted by hubris, deceit and corruption

Ahead of key UN summit, ‘natural capital’ is gaining ground as an idea to avert climate catastrophe

Project at risk of default on dollar-denominated loan after central bank restricts access to greenback

Ankara’s deepening civil and military role in northern Syria offers it a bridgehead to fight Kurdish forces. But if it expands further, it could attract more international scrutiny

Landmark opinion by International Court of Justice adds to Israel’s diplomatic isolation

Cairo had called for sale to be postponed so provenance could be investigated

Security forces seek to move thousands of people to make way for a luxury game reserve

Breakaway bishops form separate Tigray denomination in schism that risks inflaming tensions in wake of brutal conflict

Last year’s explosion should have been a nadir. Instead it was the start of a further descent into chaos

Gulf kingdom aims to expand its media influence around the world

Khoi and San people stand to benefit from the drink’s growing global popularity

Images capturing the catastrophic pollution of the river are an antidote to ravishing nature films

Polisario Front says it has ended a 30 year truce and as it launched attacks on forces in North African country

The world needs clearer thinking about how poor countries can adapt to a low-carbon era

The president came to office threatening to make the kingdom a pariah state. But in a volatile Middle East, their ties have become stronger than ever

National Oil Corporation chair outlines plans to increase investment and lift production to 2mn b/d

Aggressive moves by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to boost their economies could be a zero-sum game

The removal of president Omar al-Bashir was designed to ensure the autocracy’s survival

US president also suggests visa bans for those behind ‘extremist violence’ against Palestinian citizens in the West Bank

International courts have increased the pressure over conduct of the war in Gaza

Bailiffs’ move in Netherlands escalates dispute between businessman and Cairo

Public shows support for 70-year-old after the authorities censure his ‘cheerful’ and ‘positive’ viral videos

Government looks to revive economy via spending on big infrastructure projects

The platform’s ban shows the problem with operating across multiple jurisdictions with differing politics and norms

Resignation of president’s son-in-law from government followed months of mounting challenges

The protracted presence of the former colonial power is coming to an end

GDP plummeted in annualised terms in last three months of 2023 amid conflict with Hamas

Officials say new route for humanitarian aid would help tackle famine but is no substitute for trucks

Impact of pandemic will send personal incomes in Africa’s largest economy back four decades

Washington pushes Khartoum to establish relations with Tel Aviv and compensate victims of terrorism

Deal underscores growing ties between sport and digital assets

Gulf state’s media reports death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said

Lancet Commission report makes recommendations to reduce high burden of disease that stymies development

US to assess whether Netanyahu’s government is breaching international law by restricting supplies

Inside the government and military’s squeeze on Safwan Thabet and his dairy company

ADQ says weak lira makes this a ‘great time’ to buy as it focuses on finance, logistics and food

Atlantic Council report finds optimism for regional peace deal despite war in Gaza

Riyadh bids to ‘clear the air’ with Islamabad and build a front against regional rival Tehran

Despite tantalising growth prospects, foreign operators have doubts over mobile money regulation and political stability

The ‘sad trade-off’ of Palestinian rights for the normalisation of UAE-Israeli ties casts shadow over lucrative cultural prizes

Hardline politicians fear lengthy unrest makes the country vulnerable to threats from separatists and Islamist insurgents

Prime minister responds to ‘significant adjustment’ in Palestinian position with reiteration of need to achieve all military goals

Young entrepreneurs are stepping into a void left by unimaginative public policies and shoddy infrastructure

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor on hunting war criminals and facing US sanctions