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Sudan : What lies behind Omar Siddiq’s arrival at foreign affairs ministry

In Port Sudan, the headquarters of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s Sovereignty Council, many are wondering when the new foreign minister, Omar Siddiq, […] ​In Port Sudan, the headquarters of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s Sovereignty Council, many are wondering when the new foreign minister, Omar Siddiq, […] Read More

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Libya : Who is to be appointed French ambassador to Tripoli?

Diplomat Thierry Vallat is due to head to the Libyan capital, having been appointed France’s new ambassador. He will succeed Mostafa Mihraje, who is retiring. ​Diplomat Thierry Vallat is due to head to the Libyan capital, having been appointed France’s new ambassador. He will succeed Mostafa Mihraje, who is retiring. Read More

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South Africa : South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump on 21 May in Washington. Their encounter will come after months of inflammatory criticism by the United States, which accuses South Africa of discriminating against its white minority (AI, 13/02/25).On […] ​South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet his

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Comoros islands : Royal links and presidential ties helped Terminals Holding win Moroni airport deal

Since 1 May, a new operator has taken charge of Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport in Moroni. Terminals Moroni Airport […] ​Since 1 May, a new operator has taken charge of Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport in Moroni. Terminals Moroni Airport […] Read More

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Succès Masra, Opposition Leader in Chad, Is Arrested and Accused of Inciting Violence

A former prime minister and presidential candidate, Succès Masra, was detained by a government that has used the security forces and judiciary to quash opposition. ​A former prime minister and presidential candidate, Succès Masra, was detained by a government that has used the security forces and judiciary to quash opposition. Read More

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Congo : Rodrigue Nguesso’s recent meetings in Washington to talk Hezbollah financing

Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s influential nephew was recently seen in Washington, meeting with the US National Security Council’s Rudolph Atallah. ​Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s influential nephew was recently seen in Washington, meeting with the US National Security Council’s Rudolph Atallah. Read More

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