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Namibia : TotalEnergies Namibia boss on his way out

Laurent Roché’s days as head of TotalEnergies Namibia are numbered. The drilling operations specialist, responsible for overseeing exploration in the Orange Basin, will be replaced by August. ​Laurent Roché’s days as head of TotalEnergies Namibia are numbered. The drilling operations specialist, responsible for overseeing exploration in the Orange Basin, will be replaced by August. Read More

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Tunisia : Tawfik Jelassi’s move to head UNESCO remains a pipe dream

Previously considered a serious candidate to succeed Audrey Azoulay, envisaged in november, the former Tunisian minister for higher education was not supported in the end by his country, who chose instead to endorse Egypt’s candidate. ​Previously considered a serious candidate to succeed Audrey Azoulay, envisaged in november, the former Tunisian minister for higher education was

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Nigeria : Abuja strengthens links with London in fight against fraud

The UK and Nigeria signed a cooperation agreement to combat fraud on 30 April. The agreement covers document fraud – visas and passports – and cyber security, and provides for the sharing of information. ​The UK and Nigeria signed a cooperation agreement to combat fraud on 30 April. The agreement covers document fraud – visas

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Central Africa : BEAC moves ahead on rehabilitation fund without agreement, despite US pressure

The delicate issue of the return of funds for the restoration of mining and oil sites by extractive industries operating in the countries of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) is still under discussion. Starting on 1 […] ​The delicate issue of the return of funds for the restoration of mining and

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