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Ivory Coast : Ouattara puts pressure on mining minister over gold permits

Presented as a protégé of Deputy Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara, Mines, Oil and Energy Minister Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly has found […] ​Presented as a protégé of Deputy Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara, Mines, Oil and Energy Minister Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly has found […] Read More

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Central African Republic : Faustin-Archange Touadéra set to meet Pope Leo at Vatican

After his stay in New York City, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly (AGNU), Faustin-Archange Touadéra is due […] ​After his stay in New York City, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly (AGNU), Faustin-Archange Touadéra is due […] Read More

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Uganda : Kainerugaba, master of double-dealing in eastern DRC

Fond of invective and threats on his X account, Muhoozi Kainerugaba does not mince his words about the former military governor of the DRC’s Ituri province, General Johnny Luboya Nkashama. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commander, widely seen as his father Yoweri Museveni’s successor in waiting as Uganda’s head of state, has ultimately had

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Burkina Faso : Captain Traoré ready to officially open country’s first gold refinery

This modern facility, operated by the semi-state-owned company Raffinor, will also house an analytical laboratory and a smelter, and will offer on-site storage – in a highly secure facility – as well as export support services. ​This modern facility, operated by the semi-state-owned company Raffinor, will also house an analytical laboratory and a smelter, and

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Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay Away

Early results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades. Economic frustrations have grown as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 soccer World Cup. ​Early results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades. Economic frustrations have grown as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030

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Burundi/Sudan : Hemeti bets on AU chair Ndayishimiye to gain foothold in negotiations

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemeti”, is making a high-stakes diplomatic gamble. During the visit in early September by his […] ​Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemeti”, is making a high-stakes diplomatic gamble. During the visit in early September by his […] Read More

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Ethiopia : Abiy Ahmed sends warning to foreign diplomats ahead of conflict escalation in the north

The message was issued three days before the announcement, on Sunday 20 September, of the formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ […] ​The message was issued three days before the announcement, on Sunday 20 September, of the formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ […] Read More

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