President Denis Sassou-Nguesso has been taking his time to subtly reshuffle his government. With an eye on the presidential election […] President Denis Sassou-Nguesso has been taking his time to subtly reshuffle his government. With an eye on the presidential election […] Read More
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French companies working in the defence sector approached Mohammed Badaru Abubakar when he came to Paris in November as part of the Nigerian delegation accompanying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. French companies working in the defence sector approached Mohammed Badaru Abubakar when he came to Paris in November as part of the Nigerian delegation accompanying President
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Despite its tax dispute with Abidjan – discreetly settled out of court with the authorities – the US giant Cargill, […] Despite its tax dispute with Abidjan – discreetly settled out of court with the authorities – the US giant Cargill, […] Read More
Ivory Coast : Cargill and key global operators increase cocoa dominance Read More »
The Sudanese businessman Osama Daoud Abdellatif prefers not to publicise the fact, but since the outbreak of war in April 2023 his DAL Group (DAL) consortium has been one of the few companies capable of bringing cash into Sudan and circulating it […] The Sudanese businessman Osama Daoud Abdellatif prefers not to publicise the fact,
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Algiers has embarked on its charm offensive on the continent. On 20 December, the higher education minister, Kamel Baddari, met […] Algiers has embarked on its charm offensive on the continent. On 20 December, the higher education minister, Kamel Baddari, met […] Read More
Algeria : Algiers spares no effort to push its candidate for AU Commission deputy chair Read More »
For more than seven years, an insurgency backed by the Islamic State has raged across Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, completely upending life in this coastal province rich with natural resources. John Eligon, The New York Times Johannesburg bureau chief, traveled across the province to speak with people trying to rebuild their lives. For more than seven
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After an initial suspension in June, the World Bank has once again suspended its payments due to Libreville’s accumulated unpaid bills. After an initial suspension in June, the World Bank has once again suspended its payments due to Libreville’s accumulated unpaid bills. Read More
Gabon : World Bank again suspends payments Read More »
Diplomat Hanna Tetteh, whose appointment as special envoy to Libya is being championed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, has an extensive network within the African Union. Diplomat Hanna Tetteh, whose appointment as special envoy to Libya is being championed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, has an extensive network within the African Union. Read More
Libya : Former Ghanaian minister Hanna Tetteh proposed as UN special envoy Read More »
A handful of French military veterans, ex-employees of the private security company EPEE, provided training to around 20 Senegalese officers in November. A handful of French military veterans, ex-employees of the private security company EPEE, provided training to around 20 Senegalese officers in November. Read More
The project, originally scheduled to come on stream in 2018, has been plagued by delays but should see the light of day in 2026. The project, originally scheduled to come on stream in 2018, has been plagued by delays but should see the light of day in 2026. Read More
Burundi : The future Jiji and Mulembwe dam receives further funds Read More »
