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Central African Republic/DRC : A son of ex-president François Bozizé briefly detained in Kinshasa

Kévin Bozizé is suspected of having met with officers who formerly served in the Central African army, a claim which his entourage denies. ​Kévin Bozizé is suspected of having met with officers who formerly served in the Central African army, a claim which his entourage denies. Read More

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Ivory Coast : Several banks sanctioned by WAMU Banking Commission

The reprimands and fines – some of which will remain in force throughout 2026 – relate to breaches of anti-money laundering regulations, governance issues, failure to comply with prudential ratios and multiple deductions. ​The reprimands and fines – some of which will remain in force throughout 2026 – relate to breaches of anti-money laundering regulations,

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DRC : $4bn standoff between Kinshasa and oil company Perenco

Behind closed doors, the Congolese government and the Franco-British oil company Perenco are preparing to begin a particularly sensitive round of negotiations. According to Africa Intelligence, Kinshasa has set the company’s tax reassessment and customs arrears payment at $4.4bn. Perenco […] ​Behind closed doors, the Congolese government and the Franco-British oil company Perenco are preparing

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