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Central African Republic : MINUSCA pauses south-east patrols after peacekeeper’s murder

After a Kenyan peacekeeper was shot dead by unidentified armed forces on 28 March, the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic has taken the decision to stop patrolling the Haut-Mbomou region. ​After a Kenyan peacekeeper was shot dead by unidentified armed forces on 28 March, the United Nations Mission in the Central African […]

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Cameroon : Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

The attack of 25 March led by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), on the border between Cameroon and Nigeria, […] ​The attack of 25 March led by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), on the border between Cameroon and Nigeria, […] Read More

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Madagascar : Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo’s trump card in Washington

Paul Ryberg’s role is well-established in the sensitive talks underway between Antananarivo and Donald Trump’s administration on the extension of […] ​Paul Ryberg’s role is well-established in the sensitive talks underway between Antananarivo and Donald Trump’s administration on the extension of […] Read More

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Angola : Chevron, a long-standing operator in the Congo Basin, sells Blocks 14 and 14T

Chevron will soon no longer be the operator of Angola’s offshore blocks 14 and 14T. The American major has begun to withdraw from the permits, where production has been steadily declining for several years. Block 14 currently produces around 56,000 […] ​Chevron will soon no longer be the operator of Angola’s offshore blocks 14 and

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Botswana : De Beers diamond deal far from sparkling, says ex-President Masisi

Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi blames his successor, Duma Boko, for accepting clauses in the diamond distribution agreement that are less favourable to the state. ​Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi blames his successor, Duma Boko, for accepting clauses in the diamond distribution agreement that are less favourable to the state. Read More

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