Despite its optimistic pronouncements of late, the French major is standing down hundreds of employees based in the Afungi area, where its future liquefaction trains will be located.
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The sole gateway to President Paul Biya's eldest son, this duo of discreet intermediary and business provider garners as much praise as it causes concern.
The Central African president is trying to sell a 178-carat diamond that was found in the southeast of the country but, three months after the lifting of the diamond embargo, it's proving quite the challenge.
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Faced with an increase in trafficking from Canada, Abuja's financial authorities want to strengthen their partnership with their counterparts in Ottawa. A Nigerian delegation travelled to the Canadian capital at the end of February.
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Defence Yonca Shipyard has offered to supply the Ivorian navy with a 60m transport ship.
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After a hasty consultation with its political allies, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's administration has published a new constitutional document that removes the role of the Rapid Support Forces. The text gives the military more room to manoeuvre in the wielding of power.
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Politics With the president's popularity ratings in the doldrums, the United Democratic Alliance is intending to launch a new PR campaign in parts of the country where the former opposition politician Raila Odinga is popular.
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With its long-standing presence in the country, Tokyo is seeking to revive its influence by relying on former diplomats and industrial heavyweights.
The giant Cobco plant will produce 120,000 tonnes per year of cathode components for batteries used in electric vehicles.
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