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The pride of Ethiopia – What it took to build Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam

The vastness of the building site was at first overwhelming for the young Ethiopian mechanical engineer. Hundreds were already digging…

Kalkidan Yibeltal Kalkidan Yibeltal

Iñaki Williams: ‘Playing for Ghana allows me to get closer to my roots’

Born in Spain but now at the World Cup with Ghana, the striker agonised over his decision to play for…

Sid Lowe Sid Lowe

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger's military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out…

Paul Melly Paul Melly