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Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin. ​Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin. Read More

The government is trying to pass a finance bill in Parliament that would involve increasing taxes. Critics say it will raise the cost of living for Kenyans who are already struggling economically. ​The government is trying to pass a finance bill in Parliament that would involve increasing taxes. Critics say it will raise the cost

At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions. ​At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the

A protest movement driven by younger people has been trying to stop the increases, which they say are too onerous. The bill now goes to President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor. ​A protest movement driven by younger people has been trying to stop the increases, which they say are too onerous. The

An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates. ​An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates. Read More

The 75-strong delegation accompanying the Congolese president includes the key figures in the regime’s security apparatus. ​The 75-strong delegation accompanying the Congolese president includes the key figures in the regime’s security apparatus. Read More

The French courts have definitively rejected the claims of Douala International Terminal (DIT), a consortium comprising APM Terminals (APMT) and Bolloré Africa Logistics. ​The French courts have definitively rejected the claims of Douala International Terminal (DIT), a consortium comprising APM Terminals (APMT) and Bolloré Africa Logistics. Read More

Five companies who lost out to IBF International Consulting over an EU project designed to improve governance, fight corruption and boost civil society capacity in Madagascar have formally complained about the outcome of the tender. ​Five companies who lost out to IBF International Consulting over an EU project designed to improve governance, fight corruption and

After four years as managing director of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk’s Algerian subsidiary, Malika de Maillard, born Malika Derghal, will be replaced on 1 July by Hamza Benharkat, who is currently the CFO of the firm’s Emirati subsidiary. ​After four years as managing director of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk’s Algerian subsidiary, Malika de

At the request of Tehran, bilateral talks between Iran and Kenya, scheduled to take place in Nairobi from 18 June, ​At the request of Tehran, bilateral talks between Iran and Kenya, scheduled to take place in Nairobi from 18 June, Read More