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Central African Republic : Lifting of diamond embargo overshadowed by collapse in world prices

2025 was set to mark the Central African Republic’s return to the diamond market, with a complete lifting of the export […] ​2025 was set to mark the Central African Republic’s return to the diamond market, with a complete lifting of the export […] Read More

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Cameroon : Saga of Biya and Société Générale sale nears completion

The takeover of Société Générale Cameroun is entering its final stages. The government is set to acquire a 58.08% stake in the subsidiary of French bank Société Générale, for 125bn CFA francs (around €190m). At the end of April, the […] ​The takeover of Société Générale Cameroun is entering its final stages. The government is

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Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps

Coordinated attacks signified a major escalation of insurgent violence in a region of West Africa where military leaders had seized power and warmed to Moscow in recent years. ​Coordinated attacks signified a major escalation of insurgent violence in a region of West Africa where military leaders had seized power and warmed to Moscow in recent

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Algeria : Cultural events promote detente between Algiers and Paris

The new president of the Institut du Monde Arabe, Anne-Claire Legendre, will take part in the first edition of the African-Mediterranean Symposium of Thought, to be held on 29 and 30 April in Algiers, alongside Ségolène Royal. ​The new president of the Institut du Monde Arabe, Anne-Claire Legendre, will take part in the first edition

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Zambia : Makor Resources prepares fundraising for copper project co-owned by Mwila family

The Canadian junior Makor, active in Zambia’s copper sector, is preparing a $7.5mn fundraising ahead of its stock market flotation. ​The Canadian junior Makor, active in Zambia’s copper sector, is preparing a $7.5mn fundraising ahead of its stock market flotation. Read More

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