Faced with Aliko Dangote's wishful thinking and proposals for reform of the oil sector, the majors are trying to bring all their influence to bear. What with threats and secret meetings, they hope to bend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's will.
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The president has maintained close ties with the University of Bangui, where he was rector and taught mathematics. Several professors are preparing to campaign for him, but not without ulterior motives.
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Politics Accused of mining predation in Katanga, several members of the presidential family are under investigation by the Belgian federal prosecutor's office. It has requested to see the history of bank accounts belonging to the Congolese first lady, as well as the president's children and brothers.
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The Ivorian president could meet with Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of his trip to France, which began on 14 November with a first stop in Mougins (southeast).
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Supported by Brussels, European logistics firms are opposing certain provisions introducing a ceiling on foreign workers and shareholdings.
A South Africa-European Union summit is taking place in Johannesburg today to put down the markers for an agreement on the supply of manganese. This agreement should help the EU reduce its dependence on China.
During his visit to Mauritius, the French president will discuss the long-term loan of around 50 19th-century plaster busts depicting slaves from East Africa.
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With the prospect of holding a referendum in the region receding, the United Nations mission in the disputed territory is likely to gradually shift towards overseeing the autonomy process.
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Diplomacy The flagship of Moroccan scientific research could soon set up its next European branch in Madrid.
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