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Guinea-Bissau : Opposition calls on lawyer and former ambassador to draw up strategy

The leaders of Guinea-Bissau’s opposition are teaming up to try to defeat President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in the November election (AI, 17/04/25). […] ​The leaders of Guinea-Bissau’s opposition are teaming up to try to defeat President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in the November election (AI, 17/04/25). […] Read More

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Senegal : Casamance question catches up with Ousmane Sonko

The framework peace agreement signed in Guinea-Bissau on 23 February between Senegal’s government and a faction of separatist rebels from the Casamance region was the subject of a press conference and widespread media coverage, but what was not reported at […] ​The framework peace agreement signed in Guinea-Bissau on 23 February between Senegal’s government and

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U.N. Orders Agencies to Find Budget Cuts, Including via Staff Moves From N.Y.

The instructions from the office of Secretary General António Guterres were reviewed by The New York Times and came after President Trump ordered a review of U.S. funding to the agency. ​The instructions from the office of Secretary General António Guterres were reviewed by The New York Times and came after President Trump ordered a

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Chad : Manara Radio Télévision knocks out national media

Created one year ago and endowed with substantial financial resources, media group Manara Radio Télévision (MRTV) maintains close ties with the Chadian presidency. ​Created one year ago and endowed with substantial financial resources, media group Manara Radio Télévision (MRTV) maintains close ties with the Chadian presidency. Read More

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Cameroon : French firm Eosys bids to map natural resources

French company Eosys is currently in talks with the acting minister for mines, Fuh Calistus Gentry, and his teams over a project for mapping Cameroon’s rich resources. ​French company Eosys is currently in talks with the acting minister for mines, Fuh Calistus Gentry, and his teams over a project for mapping Cameroon’s rich resources. Read More

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Central African Republic : Ex-minister and rebel Armel Sayo sees entourage arrested

Bangui continues to put pressure on Armel Sayo. The French-Central African is suspected of wanting to overthrow Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s government […] ​Bangui continues to put pressure on Armel Sayo. The French-Central African is suspected of wanting to overthrow Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s government […] Read More

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Nigeria : Army caught between urgent requirements and red tape

The Nigerian Armed Forces are seeking new equipment, both in terms of munitions and transport, in order to keep pace with an increase in capabilities. However the ministry of defence is struggling to process demand. ​The Nigerian Armed Forces are seeking new equipment, both in terms of munitions and transport, in order to keep pace

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