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Benin : Inside the arrest of Patrice Talon’s most powerful best friend, Olivier Boko

Olivier Boko, once the president’s closest ally, was arrested by armed men in balaclavas near the ministry of foreign affairs […] ​Olivier Boko, once the president’s closest ally, was arrested by armed men in balaclavas near the ministry of foreign affairs […] Read More

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Nigeria : Tinubu’s presidential office tries to resolve issue of the blocked oil tanker

Government Ekpemupolo’s firm Tantita Security, tasked in 2022 by state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corp to secure the waters of the Niger Delta and combat crude oil theft, is increasingly infuriating officials in Abuja. Anger is particularly strong among oil tycoons and leading politicians, […] ​Government Ekpemupolo’s firm Tantita Security, tasked in 2022 by state-owned Nigerian

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Africa : Brazilian president eager to meet African leaders on UN assembly sidelines

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is currently in New York City to attend the UN General Assembly, which begins on 24 September, and is eager to meet with his African counterparts. ​Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is currently in New York City to attend the UN General Assembly, which begins on

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Eritrea : Khartoum’s relocated ambassadors struggle to cope

Canada’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Joshua Taba, who also manages relations with Djibouti, is seeking accreditation in Khartoum and Asmara. Consequently, […] ​Canada’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Joshua Taba, who also manages relations with Djibouti, is seeking accreditation in Khartoum and Asmara. Consequently, […] Read More

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Tunisia : Tunis tightens its grip on financial intelligence

Tunisian authorities have been taking some liberties with international regulations. Neïla Fathallah, secretary general of the Tunisian Financial Analysis Committee (CTAF), […] ​Tunisian authorities have been taking some liberties with international regulations. Neïla Fathallah, secretary general of the Tunisian Financial Analysis Committee (CTAF), […] Read More

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