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DRC : Kinshasa negotiating out-of-court settlement with Samcrete

Judith Suminwa Tuluka’s government is attempting a conciliatory approach with Samcrete Engineers & Contractors (AI, 24/05/24). Several sources within the […] ​Judith Suminwa Tuluka’s government is attempting a conciliatory approach with Samcrete Engineers & Contractors (AI, 24/05/24). Several sources within the […] Read More

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Nigeria : Nigerian billionaires prepare for Paris meeting with French President

The France-Nigeria Business Council met on 15 October at the French embassy in Abuja and is now preparing its next trip to Paris, which will take place in parallel with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Paris before the end of November. ​The France-Nigeria Business Council met on 15 October at the French embassy

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Madagascar : Return of royal skull may coincide with Macron’s Madagascar visit

Madagascar is finally nearing the end of a battle it began in 2004 to recover three skulls of warriors from the Sakalava ethnic group, including one believed to be that of King Toera, which are now housed in the Musée de l’Homme […] ​Madagascar is finally nearing the end of a battle it began in

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DRC : After numerous delays, US company Symbion Power is eager to finalise Lake Kivu gas project

Almost two years after winning the tender for the Makelele block, the American company Symbion Power resumed negotiations with Kinshasa in July. The Congolese PM Judith Suminwa Tuluka insists that her government is eager for the project to go ahead. ​Almost two years after winning the tender for the Makelele block, the American company Symbion

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Gabon : Oligui Nguema sees basic law referendum as springboard for presidential poll

The transitional president hopes to capitalise on the momentum of the vote on the draft new constitution on 16 November to organise the presidential election before the end of this year. ​The transitional president hopes to capitalise on the momentum of the vote on the draft new constitution on 16 November to organise the presidential

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Morocco : Luc Gérard Nyafé sentenced in first instance and awaiting second trial

The chairman of Compagnie Minière de Touissit was handed down an 827 million dirhams (€77m) fine and six-month suspended prison sentence in early October. He is awaiting a second trial scheduled for 25 October. ​The chairman of Compagnie Minière de Touissit was handed down an 827 million dirhams (€77m) fine and six-month suspended prison sentence

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