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Russian private hire operator Yango finds new opportunities in Africa

A 'Yandex Taxi' is seen in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on 24 March 2020.
A 'Yandex Taxi' is seen in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on 24 March 2020. © Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via AFP

Russian private hire platform operator Yango has been increasingly investing in Africa in recent months, particularly in Angola. This follows its fall from favour in Europe as a result of Moscow's war on Ukraine and controversy over Russia's handling of its customers' data.

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Central Africa

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French defence procurement agency invited to N'Djamena

President of Chad's Transition Council Mahamat Idriss Deby (R) is seen next to Chad Army Chief of Staff, General Abakar Abdelkerim Daoud (L) as they review troops during the 63rd Independence Day celebrations in N'Djamena on 11 August 2023.
President of Chad's Transition Council Mahamat Idriss Deby (R) is seen next to Chad Army Chief of Staff, General Abakar Abdelkerim Daoud (L) as they review troops during the 63rd Independence Day celebrations in N'Djamena on 11 August 2023. © Denis Sassou Gueipeur/AFP

At the Chadian authorities' request, a delegation from the French government defence procurement agency, the DGA, will travel to N'Djamena in early November.

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West Africa

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

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North Africa

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