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Ugandan opposition leader freed on bail

Kizza Besigye’s party says the decision shows the ‘regaining of credibility’ by the judiciary, which is sometimes accused of being under the government’s thumb

NEWS ANALYSIS: Zim protests show people have power

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Picture: REUTERS

Feared at home and revered abroad, Robert Mugabe has built an aura of invincibility around himself, writes Ray Ndlovu

Zimbabwean preacher called to police station as more protests scheduled

Evan Mawarire. Picture: SUPPLIED

Minister Evan Mawarire called a one-day shut-down last week that closed businesses across Zimbabwe, the biggest strike since 2005

Cyril Ramaphosa calls for immediate restoration of peace in South Sudan

Deputy president urges leaders in South Sudan to ensure that the current conflict ends as the fighting threatens to plunge the country into civil war again

Angola halves growth forecast and cuts spending as oil price bites

The finance ministry says  Luanda has ended talks with the IMF after borrowing $11.46bn between November 2015 and June 2016 from Chinese lenders. Picture: THINKSTOCK

The finance ministry’s frank assessment likely an attempt to ease investor concerns about the African state’s withdrawal from IMF talks

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