Zambia’s ‘King Cobra’ rattles business
FT.com | Populist’s crackdown on tax avoidance, transfer pricing sparks unease among investors.
Amazon-style sites flourish in Nigeria
FT.com | Sites enjoy a boom, aided by the lack of high-quality shopping venues for the growing middle class.
Libya unrest disrupts oil operations
Weak government and proliferation of militias have changed the environment for foreign companies.
Cartoon taps fears for Mandela legacy
Many South Africans sense unseemly battle brewing over ex-president’s estate as he nears 95.
New governor has big goals for Nairobi
Evans Kidero vows to fight graft in Kenya’s capital, which is at the forefront of devolution plans.
Ali Kafi, former Algerian leader, dies at 84
Mr. Kafi led Algeria after the 1992 coup that aimed to stop Islamists from winning a national election.
Attack on Somali court complex leaves 16 dead
The assault was the most serious in Mogadishu since al-Shabab was forced out of the capital in 2011.
Loyalty slips with the ANC
Black South Africans are slowly losing faith in the party that ended apartheid. It is accused of being wasteful, ineffective and out of touch.
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- 15 injured in clashes with security forces in Guinea's capital
- Continued violence in Somali capital scares, slows investors and aid groups trying to help
- Togo: Paramilitary police fire tear gas at opposition demonstrators
- UN chief visits Goma, eastern Congo; rebels impose cease-fire on his behalf
- 26 killed by MUJAO in 2 simultaneous car bombs in Niger targeting French mine and barracks
- British official: Suspects in butchering of soldier had been part of previous investigations
- France boosting security at facilities abroad amid shifting terrorist threats
- U.S. missionary doctor suspended after challenging cardinal, nuns
- Opposition in Burkina Faso vow to fight creation of a Senate
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India’s blue helmets
After years of leading the peacekeeping mission in Congo, India is scaling back on its military commitments.
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Asia / Pacific
- Pakistan arrested American 3 years before he was killed in US drone strike
- Oil tracks gains in stocks, erases early losses; US pump price at $3.66 as weekend nears
- Awaiting meeting with Chinese leader, North Korea envoy honors ally's wish for renewed talks
- Car bomb kills 11 police, 1 civilian in Pakistan
Africa
- 15 injured in clashes with security forces in Guinea's capital
- 26 killed by MUJAO in 2 simultaneous car bombs in Niger targeting French mine and barracks
- UN chief visits Goma, eastern Congo; rebels impose cease-fire on his behalf
- Continued violence in Somali capital scares, slows investors and aid groups trying to help
Middle East
- Israeli Cabinet to discuss new proposal on contentious draft reform
- Deadly fighting between Assad backers, opponents in Lebanon feeds fears that war is spreading
- Israeli leader says UN pressure having no effect on curbing Iranian nuclear program
- AP PHOTOS: Egypt's languishing Islamic antiquities left worse for wear after 2011 uprising
Europe
- WHO: Competition, rules dispute mar efforts to combat new Mideast virus that has killed 22
- UK military says London attack victim was a popular soldier and drummer
- At Cannes Film Festival, Jerry Lewis still not laughing at female comedians
- Rioting raises questions about Sweden's liberal immigration policy and its inequality
The Americas
- Police in Brazil arrest 7 men, 2 women on suspicion of sexually abusing indigenous girls
- Toronto mayor fires chief of staff amid crack video scandal
- Canada terror suspect requests defense attorney willing to use 'the holy book' as reference
- Canada businessman involved in Cuba corruption probe apparently on trial 2 years after arrest
National Security
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- Obama lifts ban on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen
- Obama says counter-terror strategy must include US aid to support emerging democracies abroad
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