Report assesses growing ties with China and other Southern economies

UN rights chief takes a firm stance against intolerance towards sexual minorities in Africa and elsewhere

Subhead test

Year of independence promoted African freedom struggles

Beyond ‘heady days’ and sobering reality lies great untapped potential

Some gains, but an uphill climb still looms

Despite spots of success, greater efforts are needed

Sobering numbers, but some bright spots

Nelson Mandela International Day