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The return of the Brazilian giant Petrobras to Benin before the end of this year is looking increasingly likely. We ​The return of the Brazilian giant Petrobras to Benin before the end of this year is looking increasingly likely. We Read More

In mid-July, an interior ministry delegation consisting of the minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, permanent secretary Aishatu Goggo Ndayako, and the comptroller-general ​In mid-July, an interior ministry delegation consisting of the minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, permanent secretary Aishatu Goggo Ndayako, and the comptroller-general Read More

After several weeks on the move, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has returned to Bangui, where he has to deal with the growing power of the Russian mercenary firm Wagner (AI, 17/06/24). Touadéra has to make nice with his cumbersome security and political allies while ​After several weeks on the move, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has returned to

Never has the Ivory Coast’s intelligence service experienced such upheavals since it was set up eight years ago. Several analysts ​Never has the Ivory Coast’s intelligence service experienced such upheavals since it was set up eight years ago. Several analysts Read More

To accommodate a broad and diverse alliance of parties, President Cyril Ramaphosa increased the size of his executive team. Now the challenge is getting a diverse group of politicians to agree. ​To accommodate a broad and diverse alliance of parties, President Cyril Ramaphosa increased the size of his executive team. Now the challenge is getting

Three female attackers detonated devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram, emergency service officials said. So far, no group has claimed responsibility. ​Three female attackers detonated devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram, emergency service officials said.

Rabat and Lusaka are relaunching the Morocco-Zambia Business Council, created in 2017 to facilitate investment and trade between the two countries. ​Rabat and Lusaka are relaunching the Morocco-Zambia Business Council, created in 2017 to facilitate investment and trade between the two countries. Read More

Rodrigue Bozizé, the son of former Central African Republic president François Bozizé, died a few days ago near the town of Sido, which lies on the border with Chad, following a long illness. His death leaves his exiled father more isolated than ever. ​Rodrigue Bozizé, the son of former Central African Republic president François Bozizé,

The Senegalese company is about to lose two of its board members. ​The Senegalese company is about to lose two of its board members. Read More

Minister of Energy and Mines Birame Souleye Diop, from Senegal’s new administration, will travel to Paris on 3rd and 4th July to attend the seventh edition of Mining on Top Africa. ​Minister of Energy and Mines Birame Souleye Diop, from Senegal’s new administration, will travel to Paris on 3rd and 4th July to attend the