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South Africa : Gunvor wavers on fund to help fuel its Shell stations purchase

After initially considering joining forces with investment fund Afrifund Investments to buy Shell’s South African assets (AI, 20/02/25), Gunvor is […] ​After initially considering joining forces with investment fund Afrifund Investments to buy Shell’s South African assets (AI, 20/02/25), Gunvor is […] Read More

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Ivory Coast : Air force in major drive to upgrade its underpowered fleet

Abidjan recently boosted its military fleet thanks to an order placed by Defence Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara’s administration for two Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters and two Mi-17 transport choppers. These Soviet-era aircraft, which should prove a welcome boon to an air […] ​Abidjan recently boosted its military fleet thanks to an order placed by Defence

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Congo and Rwanda Called for a Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict. What Now?

After talks in Qatar, the two countries’ presidents said they were committed to an unconditional truce between Congo’s army and a rebel group that Rwanda denies backing. ​After talks in Qatar, the two countries’ presidents said they were committed to an unconditional truce between Congo’s army and a rebel group that Rwanda denies backing. Read More

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Nigeria : Emirates considers again grounding Lagos-Dubai flights

The airline Emirates is reportedly considering suspending the route once more. The Emirati company is said to be struggling to fill its planes to capacity, mainly because of the strict visa requirements it had for Nigerians. ​The airline Emirates is reportedly considering suspending the route once more. The Emirati company is said to be struggling

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Madagascar : Rajoelina’s education minister creates her own party

Madagascar’s Education Minister Marie-Michelle Sahondrarimalala has launched her political movement in the Hauts-Plateaux region, where she was elected. ​Madagascar’s Education Minister Marie-Michelle Sahondrarimalala has launched her political movement in the Hauts-Plateaux region, where she was elected. Read More

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