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They are fed up with the continent’s terrible internet
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Why African governments are building higher

The continent’s fintechs want to ease cross-border payments

Bad connections, high fees and strict visa rules hamper travel around the continent

For a glimpse of the continent’s future, visit the edges of its burgeoning cities

Development and restoration must go hand in hand

A dispute over returning Benin bronzes to Nigeria is only part of the story