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Libya : Arkenu Oil and Bares Holding negotiate their share of black gold with the NOC

The Arabian Gulf Oil Company, or AGOCO, is currently negotiating with its parent company, Libyan national oil company National Oil […] ​The Arabian Gulf Oil Company, or AGOCO, is currently negotiating with its parent company, Libyan national oil company National Oil […] Read More

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Central African Republic : The nebulous web of ‘diplomats’ around President Touadéra

When it comes to economic diplomacy, the Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has made a habit of bypassing official channels, much to the chagrin of Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Témon. He instead relies on a constellation of advisers and businessmen who are dispatched as opportunities arise.This network, a parallel power structure for Touadéra, follows a clientelist

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Even Before Trump’s Visa Clampdown, U.S. Was Losing African Students

African students have traded academic institutions in the West for Chinese alternatives. The Trump administration’s clampdown on international students and visas could accelerate the shift. ​African students have traded academic institutions in the West for Chinese alternatives. The Trump administration’s clampdown on international students and visas could accelerate the shift. Read More

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West Africa : ECOWAS heads of state hold summit in Abuja on 22 June

The Economic Community of West African States will discuss its fiftieth anniversary celebrations at its meeting on 22 June, as well as the formalities for the departure of the AES countries. ​The Economic Community of West African States will discuss its fiftieth anniversary celebrations at its meeting on 22 June, as well as the formalities

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