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Africa : As Tokyo overhauls Africa strategy, groundwork begins for next TICAD summit

Following Nairobi in 2016 and Tunis in 2022, Abidjan has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 10th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in August 2028. While no formal decision has yet been taken, Ivory Coast’s commercial capital […] ​Following Nairobi in 2016 and Tunis in 2022, Abidjan has emerged as the frontrunner […]

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Libya : Stability Support Apparatus state security service faces threat of ICC investigation

Khaled al-Tawati, former CEO of the state-owned firm that possesses the government’s oil tankers, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court to denounce the crimes he says were committed against him. ​Khaled al-Tawati, former CEO of the state-owned firm that possesses the government’s oil tankers, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal

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Ethiopia : Addis Ababa turns to French firms to complete railway line

The management of the Ethiopian-Djiboutian state-owned company Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) and the French Development Agency (AFD) are stepping up discussions. […] ​The management of the Ethiopian-Djiboutian state-owned company Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) and the French Development Agency (AFD) are stepping up discussions. […] Read More

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Africa : Omar-Denis Junior Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Félix Tshisekedi

Congo – Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s children scope out Libreville ahead of Omar-Denis Junior Bongo weddingThe nuptial festivities for Omar-Denis Junior Bongo […] ​Congo – Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s children scope out Libreville ahead of Omar-Denis Junior Bongo weddingThe nuptial festivities for Omar-Denis Junior Bongo […] Read More

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Togo : Union Togolaise de Banque loses final legal battle in Abidjan

The Togolese bank, which had racked up financial difficulties before being bailed out by the state in 2024, is now required to pay the amount ordered by the judgment in TMI’s favour — more than the CFA 537m (€818,651) that was allegedly embezzled. ​The Togolese bank, which had racked up financial difficulties before being bailed

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3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa

As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t stand up against the facts. ​As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t stand up against the facts. Read More

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Cameroon : Tycoon Baba Danpullo launches new investment fund in Douala

The Cameroonian entrepreneur at the head of the Baba Ahmadou Group has teamed up with pan-African investment fund Kessner Capital Management to create a joint venture called Danpullo Capital. ​The Cameroonian entrepreneur at the head of the Baba Ahmadou Group has teamed up with pan-African investment fund Kessner Capital Management to create a joint venture

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Togo : Union Togolaise de Banque loses final arbitration in Abidjan

The Togolese bank, which had racked up financial difficulties before being bailed out by the state in 2024, is now required to pay the amount ordered by the judgment in TMI’s favour — more than the CFA 537m (€818,651) that was allegedly embezzled. ​The Togolese bank, which had racked up financial difficulties before being bailed

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