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Chagos ruling paves way for islanders to stay on archipelago
Landmark case is latest twist in battle with UK government over remote Indian Ocean territory
Iran shocks make their way inexorably to the grocery aisle
Fertiliser is another casualty of the closed Strait of Hormuz
Egypt imposes emergency measures to save fuel
Prime minister says country’s natural gas imports bill has tripled since start of Iran war
Reform UK’s billionaire donor backs disputed Chagos settlement
Christopher Harborne is among financiers prepared to support a proposed permanent community on the Île du Coin island
Searching for ancient art, deep in the Sahara
The discovery of an old landing strip in Chad’s far north opens the door for an adventure in search of mysterious rock paintings
Hippos, Maasai and million-dollar homes: a new path for Kenyan rewilding?
Naretoi was a vast commercial farm that has been radically reimagined; its mission navigates conservation politics by reconciling wildlife, safari homeowners and pastoralists
South Africa says France withdrew G7 invitation under US pressure
Trump administration has mounted sustained campaign against Pretoria
New ancient human relative unearthed in Egypt
Discovery of 18mn-year-old fossil suggests modern apes may have originated in northeastern Afro-Arabia
South Africa’s police chief charged in corruption probe
Twelve senior officers also charged in investigation into award of health services contract
Senegal defends use of derivatives in €650mn of undisclosed borrowing
Cash-strapped nation says swaps gave it access to cheaper borrowing and denies deals were opaque
Italian PM Meloni looks for gas supplies in Algeria
Premier struggles to find alternatives to Qatari LNG shipments curtailed by Iran war
African economies brace for fuel shortages
Some countries across the continent are imposing fines on people hoarding petrol, or subsidising fuel prices
The treasures of Lagos’s Lekki Market
Cooperation matters as much as commerce at this much-loved hub that brings together artisans from across Nigeria’s ethnic tapestry
On the trail of South Africa’s ‘rhino baron’
John Hume bred 2,000 rhinos in captivity. Were they a cover for one of the most successful horn-trafficking networks in history?
Senegal tapped €650mn of undisclosed borrowing in bid to avoid default
West African nation agreed total return swaps with AFC and FAB months after separate hidden debt scandal came to light
Sir James Dyson tackles rugby
Also in today’s newsletter: the WNBA’s new labour deal and Fifa’s World Cup reliance
Meat cargoes bound for Gulf stranded as conflict hits Eid trade
Shipments from east Africa including goat and cattle meat have plummeted and transport costs have soared
Investing in Nigeria
As President Tinubu visits the UK, the FT explores how his economic shock plan is playing out; Nigeria’s political age gap; moves to unblock the oil sector; the growing security crisis; investment flows; and a Q&A with the central bank governor
Investors rush in amid Nigeria’s drive to shake up bond markets
Private credit expands in attempt to bolster business investment in Africa’s most populous economy
Nigeria struggles to contain spreading security crisis
More than 30,000 people are thought to have been killed in three years
Nigeria’s old guard still holds the cards in a young nation
Many younger voters backed Bola Tinubu’s rival in the 2023 election but the president retains a firm grip on power
Nigeria’s economic shock plan on trial
As President Tinubu visits the UK, there are signs of progress but Nigerians still face insecurity and high living costs
Nigeria’s central bank governor on securing stability in turbulent times
Q&A: Olayemi Cardoso discusses sweeping policy change and the impact of the Iran war
How a vast refinery could mend Nigeria’s relationship with oil
When supply becomes boringly reliable, the economy and the national mood can shift
Move to unblock Nigeria’s oil sector hints at progress
The industry is showing signs of change but production still lags behind potential
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The global wave of energy rationing
Governments from Bangladesh to Zambia impose measures to cut fuel demand as Middle East conflict cuts off flows
Trump’s protectionist Nixon redux takes a darker turn than the original
Tricky Dick’s trade and currency war gave way to a pivot towards the multilateral
Apple at 50: how Asia fuelled its rise to the top
Japanese industry and Chinese manufacturing prowess played roles in the tech giant’s success, with consequences for both
Wear in the World: And the bride wore white
White isn’t traditional for Indian brides. Now, some are putting a modern stamp on an ingrained wedding tradition
LNG powerhouse Australia leans on export strength to weather energy shock
World’s third-largest supplier hopes Asia trade will offer leverage for much-needed fuel and diesel supplies
Shutting Hormuz is a template for China in Taiwan
Beijing will seek to replicate Tehran’s playbook in the Taiwan Strait — and the global economic impact could be even worse
The global economy turns out to be more resilient than we had feared
Trump’s tariffs have not led to the kind of retaliatory action many expected
‘Desperate’ Asia turns to Russian oil
Import-dependent countries take advantage of US sanctions waiver to replace disrupted Gulf supply
It’s time to rethink the international cricket calendar, says IPL chair
Arun Singh Dhumal says monsoon rains make it hard to expand beyond the tight March-to-May slot, but argues there are still opportunities for growth
Chinese government bonds emerge as lone war haven
Yields on China’s debt are down marginally since the start of the conflict while those of other major economies have risen
Iran war gives Chinese exporters chance to grab global market share
Ample oil reserves and renewables growth make manufacturing sector more resilient than rivals
UK submarine captain steps down after link to Chinese spy case
Navy previously conducted investigation into senior officer to examine potential blackmail risk
Huawei comeback loses pace as cloud and phones falter
Chinese tech conglomerate reports slowest revenue growth in three years
Geely to use Volvo Cars’ plants over building overseas factories
Move is in contrast to rival BYD, as founder warns of “very serious” overcapacity in global car industry
Former BA boss Walsh returns as chief of India’s biggest airline
Company’s previous head abruptly quit after poor planning triggered thousands of flight cancellations last year
Japan deploys first long-range missiles as it steps up deterrence
Domestically built munitions with 1,000km range could reach Chinese coast
Asia turns to coal as Iran war chokes off gas supplies
Countries shrug off environmental concerns to fire up use of polluting fuel as Gulf supplies dwindle
In trade’s ‘law of the jungle’, the winners are clear
It is China and the US that prosper when power sets the terms for global commerce
‘C-Reit’ gives global investors a route out of Chinese property
CapitaLand of Singapore was the first international sponsor of a Chinese real estate investment trust
Is it curtains for Bollywood?
Indian cinema has just made one of its biggest blockbusters. But insiders say the old system is struggling
India struggles to stem the rupee’s fall
Also in this newsletter, mining conglomerate Vedanta heads for demerger
Shipping industry casts doubt on Trump’s ‘present’ from Iran
Claim that 20 Pakistan-flagged ships will exit Strait of Hormuz questioned as country only has 13 big ocean-going vessels
Eli Lilly signs $2bn deal for AI drug development with Hong Kong biotech
Global pharmaceutical companies are aggressively searching for new medicines in China
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
Follow the latest impact of tariffs amid the president’s ongoing trade war
A blueprint for Chinese global leadership
With the US destroying its own credibility, the opportunity is Beijing’s for the taking