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Morocco : Morocco’s embassy in Madrid hires Brussels lobbyist for its farmers

The consultancy firm Acento Public Affairs has been hired by Morocco’s embassy in Madrid to defend the interests of its farmers in Brussels. They are heavily dependent on trade with the EU to which Spain is a gateway. ​The consultancy firm Acento Public Affairs has been hired by Morocco’s embassy in Madrid to defend the […]

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Gabon : Libreville bars Karpowership power plant from switching on in last-minute U-turn

The noose is tightening around Turkish electricity operator Karpowership. On 22 November, Gabon’s Director General of Energy Aristide Ngari notified […] ​The noose is tightening around Turkish electricity operator Karpowership. On 22 November, Gabon’s Director General of Energy Aristide Ngari notified […] Read More

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Nigeria : Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

Tullow Oil’s shareholders are running out of patience with CEO Rahul Dhir’s cautious approach. Despite a debt of close to $1.5bn, they reckon it’s time to diversify the company’s portfolio. The British junior relies heavily on its Ghanaian fields, with […] ​Tullow Oil’s shareholders are running out of patience with CEO Rahul Dhir’s cautious approach.

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South Africa : ANC heaps new pressure on Ramaphosa over land expropriation bill

In early November, the African National Congress’s (ANC) Economic Transformation Committee drew up a memorandum on the Expropriation Bill, which […] ​In early November, the African National Congress’s (ANC) Economic Transformation Committee drew up a memorandum on the Expropriation Bill, which […] Read More

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Niger : Ex-ministers unite to free Mohamed Bazoum

Twenty-six African VIPs have come together to call for the liberation of Niger’s ex-President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained in the presidential palace since he was overthrown in July 2023. ​Twenty-six African VIPs have come together to call for the liberation of Niger’s ex-President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained in the presidential palace

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Kenya : Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa’s DCD Protected Mobility. The reason for this is the financial difficulties encountered by the Kenyan government. ​So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa’s DCD Protected Mobility. The reason

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