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Cameroon : Paul Biya puts his justice minister in his place

A series of probationary magistrate appointments made on 13 December by Justice Minister Laurent Esso, on President Paul Biya’s orders, was the first of its kind in over four years. ​A series of probationary magistrate appointments made on 13 December by Justice Minister Laurent Esso, on President Paul Biya’s orders, was the first of its […]

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DRC : The intriguing recipients of Congo’s debt repayments

A mysterious presidential plane broker, a Greek teacher seconded by Greece during the time of Mobutu Sese Seko, and even key figures in President Félix Tshisekedi’s entourage… Africa Intelligence has obtained a confidential Central Bank of Congo (BCC) document listing […] ​A mysterious presidential plane broker, a Greek teacher seconded by Greece during the time

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Madagascar : Ex-president’s network boosted son’s bid for Antananarivo mayoralty

The provisional results of nationwide municipal elections held on 11 December are due on Christmas Eve. Of the seven candidates vying for the mayoralty of Antananarivo, Tojo Ravalomanana, was the outsider in the opposition ranks. The 45-year-old, unknown to the general public until a few months ago, made great use in his election bid of

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