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Congo : Rodrigue Malanda-Samba, linchpin for Sassou in Pool region

Political adviser to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso since November, Rodrigue Malanda-Samba, 51, regained his seat as member of parliament for Mbandza-Ndougna, […] ​Political adviser to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso since November, Rodrigue Malanda-Samba, 51, regained his seat as member of parliament for Mbandza-Ndougna, […] Read More

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Tunisia : Intelligence head General Habib Dhif’s retirement put on hold

The National Intelligence, Security and Defence Agency is struggling to find its new boss. One name however is emerging from behind the scenes: Brigadier General Salah Ben Abdessalem. ​The National Intelligence, Security and Defence Agency is struggling to find its new boss. One name however is emerging from behind the scenes: Brigadier General Salah Ben

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South Africa : Rio Tinto ready to relaunch Richards Bay Minerals

Plans to revive and expand the mining and industrial activities of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a subsidiary of Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto, have […] ​Plans to revive and expand the mining and industrial activities of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a subsidiary of Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto, have […] Read More

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Ivory Coast : Ivorian traders clash with cocoa giants Barry Callebaut and Olam

A new fight has broken out between the Groupement des Négociants Ivoiriens (GNI) and multinational cocoa companies, as the industry’s […] ​A new fight has broken out between the Groupement des Négociants Ivoiriens (GNI) and multinational cocoa companies, as the industry’s […] Read More

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Madagascar : Antananarivo prepares to cut number of vanilla exporters

Only around 30 of Madagascar’s 128 authorised vanilla exporters may still be in business by October. Trade and Industry Minister David Ralambofiringa plans to grant approval before the start of the next marketing campaign only to the 20% of exporters who perform […] ​Only around 30 of Madagascar’s 128 authorised vanilla exporters may still be

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