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Nigeria : Tinubu’s low-key meeting with Macron’s chief of staff

The French president has sent General Vincent Giraud to Abuja to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria. Both Paris and Washington are supporting the country in its fight against jihadist attacks, which have increased in the north-east. ​The French president has sent General Vincent Giraud to Abuja to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria. Both Paris and […]

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North Africa : Mahgreb experts launch strategic think tank

Three specialists from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria have launched a new ‘incubator’ of ideas, the Paris-based Policy Network for Transitions. Its aim is to help local elites meet long-term climate and economic challenges in the Maghreb. ​Three specialists from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria have launched a new ‘incubator’ of ideas, the Paris-based Policy Network for

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Madagascar : The story behind Edgard Razafindravahy’s forced resignation from the IOC

He ultimately chose to step down early. Having been under strain for several weeks behind the scenes, the secretary general of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Malagasy diplomat Edgard Razafindravahy, submitted his resignation on 4 April to this intergovernmental […] ​He ultimately chose to step down early. Having been under strain for several weeks

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