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Former Colonies Want France Out. This African Nation Says, Bienvenue!

France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony. ​France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony. Read More

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A Tourist From New Mexico Is Killed by an Elephant in Zambia

The incident came months after another tourist was killed in Zambia when an elephant charged her group. One wildlife expert said the attacks were most likely “freak accidents.” ​The incident came months after another tourist was killed in Zambia when an elephant charged her group. One wildlife expert said the attacks were most likely “freak

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Djibouti : Brussels organises maritime security symposium to combat Houthi threat

On 4 July, the embassies of the European Union and Japan are organising a symposium in Djibouti on security in the Red Sea, where attacks by Yemeni rebels have been disrupting global maritime traffic for months. ​On 4 July, the embassies of the European Union and Japan are organising a symposium in Djibouti on security

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Ivory Coast : Ouattara puts cashew nut regulator under presidency’s control

Ouattara has deprived Adama Coulibaly, chair of the CCA, of most of his powers. From now on, Yves Brahima Koné, who heads the Conseil Café Cacao, will oversee the country’s second-largest agricultural sector. ​Ouattara has deprived Adama Coulibaly, chair of the CCA, of most of his powers. From now on, Yves Brahima Koné, who heads

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Algeria : Sonatrach boss signs agreements galore ahead of presidential elections

Rachid Hachichi, who has been head of Sonatrach since October 2023, is following Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s instructions. Between now ​Rachid Hachichi, who has been head of Sonatrach since October 2023, is following Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s instructions. Between now Read More

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Libya : Central Bank facing tough times as money laundering report looms

The date is crucial for Libya and the Central Bank of Libya (CBL). In five months’ time, the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), a regional sub-group of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), will examine ​The date is crucial for Libya and the Central Bank of Libya (CBL). In five

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