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Kenya : Ruto woos church leaders to keep religion and politics a winning mix for 2027

To counter his unpopularity among various religious groups, who have been critical of his administration for months, Kenyan President William […] ​To counter his unpopularity among various religious groups, who have been critical of his administration for months, Kenyan President William […] Read More

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Nigeria : French ex-minister helps Skyfirst in bid to win aircraft maintenance deals

The French-Maltese charter and aircraft management firm Skyfirst has called on France’s former transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari to help it set up shop […] ​The French-Maltese charter and aircraft management firm Skyfirst has called on France’s former transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari to help it set up shop […] Read More

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Benin : The dozen minister advisers who will be Talon’s eyes and ears

Beninese President Patrice Talon recently created the new post of “minister adviser”, with those appointed to the role reporting directly to him. A decree published on 9 January officially states that postholders will contribute to “defining government policy” and “monitoring the implementation of the action plan”, but unofficially they will be more concerned with keeping

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Pause on U.S. Funding Spreads Fear of H.I.V. Spike Across Africa

Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help. ​Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help. Read More

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After a Wave of Coups, 3 African Nations Leave Decades-old Alliance

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds. ​Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds. Read More

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Mauritania/Senegal : BP narrowly avoids fresh crisis with Dakar and Nouakchott over Grand Tortue

BP executive vice president Gordon Birrell’s visit to Nouakchott on 20 January helped iron out several thorny issues about Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA). The exploitation of this major offshore liquefied natural gas project that straddles the maritime border between Mauritania and […] ​BP executive vice president Gordon Birrell’s visit to Nouakchott on 20 January helped

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