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DRC : Incendiary Banque Centrale du Congo audit gathers dust

The case caused great furore, with some $25m missing, accusations of bad governance and suspicions of the embezzlement of public funds. And yet, despite the outcry it provoked, in almost a year the investigating body, the Court of Auditors, has […] ​The case caused great furore, with some $25m missing, accusations of bad governance and

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U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a Catch

The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far more than White House approval. ​The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far

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Kenya : Former Ruto ally’s macadamia nut business put up for auction

Once a thriving business, Jungle Nuts, owned by businessman and political figure Patrick Wainaina, is about to be auctioned off. Potential buyers have been invited to submit their bids by 20 September. ​Once a thriving business, Jungle Nuts, owned by businessman and political figure Patrick Wainaina, is about to be auctioned off. Potential buyers have

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