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South Sudan : Juba launches programme to clean up public finances

The Canadian company FreeBalance has been awarded a two-year contract worth around $15m, financed by the World Bank, to improve the management of South Sudan’s public finances. ​The Canadian company FreeBalance has been awarded a two-year contract worth around $15m, financed by the World Bank, to improve the management of South Sudan’s public finances. Read More

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Ivory Coast : Ouattara to dine with Macron at Élysée Palace on 1 February

The Ivorian and French presidents will dine together at the Élysée Palace on 1 February. On the agenda of this luncheon is the handover of the base housing the French forces stationed in Ivory Coast and possibly this year’s presidential election. ​The Ivorian and French presidents will dine together at the Élysée Palace on 1

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Niger : European Commission sends humanitarian envoy to restore relations with Niamey

In November, the European Union recalled its ambassador to Niamey against a backdrop of disagreement over humanitarian issues. However, Brussels is now seeking to calm relations with Niger. ​In November, the European Union recalled its ambassador to Niamey against a backdrop of disagreement over humanitarian issues. However, Brussels is now seeking to calm relations with

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