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Central African Republic : President Touadéra turns once again to Russia

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, eyeing an electoral deadline combined with a possible weakening of Rwanda’s presence in his country and the persistent caution of Western partners, has brought Russia back into the equation.Moscow is again boosting cooperation, particularly in military […] ​Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, eyeing an electoral deadline combined with a possible

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With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power

Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war. ​Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war. Read More

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Cameroon/Central African Republic : Russian fuel donation to CAR remains stuck in Cameroon

Russia’s donation of fuel to CAR remains in Cameroon, which fears some of it could be sold on the local market and possibly spark US sanctions. Neptune Oil has been tasked with getting it to Bangui. ​Russia’s donation of fuel to CAR remains in Cameroon, which fears some of it could be sold on the

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Senegal : Government considers postponing April’s international investment forum

Initially scheduled for 24 and 25 April, the Forum Invest in Senegal event is in danger of being postponed until November for budgetary reasons. ​Initially scheduled for 24 and 25 April, the Forum Invest in Senegal event is in danger of being postponed until November for budgetary reasons. Read More

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South Africa : Finance minister mulls resignation over contested VAT hike

Enoch Godongwana of the African National Congress is under pressure after the Democratic Alliance, the ANC’s most important partner in the government of national unity, rejected his budget on 19 February. ​Enoch Godongwana of the African National Congress is under pressure after the Democratic Alliance, the ANC’s most important partner in the government of national

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South Sudan : Tensions between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hamper peace process

Tensions between South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, and his first vice-president and historic rival, Riek Machar, have escalated since mid-February, […] ​Tensions between South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, and his first vice-president and historic rival, Riek Machar, have escalated since mid-February, […] Read More

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