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Central African Republic/Rwanda : Touadéra trapped between his security alliances with Kigali and Kinshasa

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra once again finds himself facing an invidious regional diplomatic choice. In line with his foreign […] ​Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra once again finds himself facing an invidious regional diplomatic choice. In line with his foreign […] Read More

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Senegal : Seven heads of state expected at Dakar’s Youth Olympic Games

As his country goes through a major economic and political crisis, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is looking to capitalise on the competition to improve his image. ​As his country goes through a major economic and political crisis, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is looking to capitalise on the competition to improve his image. Read More

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Morocco : Rabat leans on business leaders to win over Gen Z

The messaging is carefully calibrated: “movement”, “impact”, “strong and legitimate aspirations” and “constructive dialogue”. A year after the Gen Z […] ​The messaging is carefully calibrated: “movement”, “impact”, “strong and legitimate aspirations” and “constructive dialogue”. A year after the Gen Z […] Read More

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Ivory Coast : Bouygues faces headwinds, as Abidjan seeks changes to flagship metro project

The Abidjan metro project is casting a shadow over relations between France and Ivory Coast. The vast infrastructure scheme, valued at just under €2bn and announced by Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the country in December 2019, has been […] ​The Abidjan metro project is casting a shadow over relations between France and Ivory

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Africa : Félix Tshisekedi, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Mahamat Idriss Déby

DRC – Félix Tshisekedi’s very generous salaryLast year, President Félix Tshisekedi received at least 971m Congolese francs (approximately $420,000 at […] ​DRC – Félix Tshisekedi’s very generous salaryLast year, President Félix Tshisekedi received at least 971m Congolese francs (approximately $420,000 at […] Read More

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Malawi : Australian firm Globe settles land dispute to pave way for $80m sale to Sinomine

As the developer of the Kanyika niobium project, the Sydney-listed mining junior is in the process of finalising the relocation of residents living adjacent to the deposit, situated 200 km north of Lilongwe, following almost 12 years of legal disputes. ​As the developer of the Kanyika niobium project, the Sydney-listed mining junior is in the

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Africa : Putin’s party rallies African networks to promote new anti-neocolonialism movement

Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, is organising the general assembly of “For the Freedom of Nations!” in Moscow from 14 […] ​Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, is organising the general assembly of “For the Freedom of Nations!” in Moscow from 14 […] Read More

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