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Madagascar : Island nation’s renewable energy producers court Andry Rajoelina

Seven companies launched the Madagascar Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) in Antananarivo in mid-June with the medium-term objective of persuading President ​Seven companies launched the Madagascar Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) in Antananarivo in mid-June with the medium-term objective of persuading President Read More

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Benin : Patrice Talon’s lieutenants manoeuvre into position

Benin’s presidential election is only two years away, but it is already a topic of conversation in Cotonou. Some in President Patrice Talon’s entourage and several former ministers are busy preparing for 2026. Talon has stated on several occasions that ​Benin’s presidential election is only two years away, but it is already a topic of

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Gambia Votes to Keep Ban on Female Genital Cutting, in Dramatic Reversal

Lawmakers in the West African country had supported overturning the prohibition, but changed course on Monday after a vociferous campaign led by women. ​Lawmakers in the West African country had supported overturning the prohibition, but changed course on Monday after a vociferous campaign led by women. Read More

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Central African Republic : Kerosene shortage leaves airlines scrambling to adjust flight plans

Due to a kerosene shortage in Bangui, Royal Air Maroc has been forced to cancel flights to Bangui and set up a new flight path via Douala on both the outward and return journeys. ​Due to a kerosene shortage in Bangui, Royal Air Maroc has been forced to cancel flights to Bangui and set up

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Mali : Olympic committee president’s reelection contested

The Mali Cycling Federation, could not present its candidate to run against Habib Sissoko because it was unable to attend the election at the General Assembly. It intends to take the issue to court in Bamako’s fourth district. ​The Mali Cycling Federation, could not present its candidate to run against Habib Sissoko because it was

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