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Africa : Trump’s tactics to impose his mark on the African Development Bank

Among international organisations, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is far from an exception: Donald Trump’s administration would like to see the pan-African institution, headed by Mauritanian national Sidi Ould Tah, adopt the “America First” doctrine. The 17th replenishment of the […] ​Among international organisations, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is far from an exception: Donald

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Madagascar : The politicians and businessmen close to junta leader Randrianirina

Bolstered by the new military apparatus he has built in record time, Colonel Michael Randrianirina has also, more discreetly, rebuilt a business network around him (AI, 21/11/25). Like his predecessor as head of state Andry Rajoelina, who surrounded himself at the time with would-be “deal-breakers” – not very successful ones – the colonel relies on

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Baboon Sibling Rivalry Suggests Monkeys Feel Jealousy Like People

Young primates in a southern African nature park were observed to constantly interfere when their mother was giving attention to a younger brother or sister. ​Young primates in a southern African nature park were observed to constantly interfere when their mother was giving attention to a younger brother or sister. Read More

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Congo : Unable to get paid, Swiss multinational SGS exits the country

Global specialist in inspection and certification Société Générale de Surveillance is withdrawing from Congo-Brazzaville. This is due to repeated difficulties in obtaining payment from public authorities, such as with the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo. ​Global specialist in inspection and certification Société Générale de Surveillance is withdrawing from Congo-Brazzaville. This is due to repeated

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Tunisia : Kaïs Saïed buries CNCP commission set up to recover misappropriated state funds

On 5 February, President Kaïs Saïed summoned the finance minister, Mechket Slama, and the minister for state property and land […] ​On 5 February, President Kaïs Saïed summoned the finance minister, Mechket Slama, and the minister for state property and land […] Read More

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