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Sagem at the centre of controversy

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The French company Sagem Sécurité is right in the middle of a fierce debate that could lead to a scandal. At stake is a juicy contract for the manufacture of identity cards.

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Headlines

Families of Kenyans recruited into the Russian army call for their repatriation at a rally in Nairobi, 19 February 2026.
Spotlight | Kenya Ruto faces evasive Putin over Kenyan fighters Ethiopia Abiy administration sets up team to regain control of Tigray
Ethiopian Federal Police staff on patrol in Mekele, 9 October 2026.
Africa OIF members caught in standoff over next secretary-general
Louise Mushikiwabo at the 19th summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Villers-Cotterêts, France, 4 October 2024.
Congo Leading masonic order appoints new deputy grand master
Jean-Dominique Okemba, former deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Congo, in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 2023.
Morocco French MMA champion Ciryl Gane sets up shop in the kingdom
MMA fighter Ciryl Gane in Paris, France, 4 September 2026.
Cameroon Africa 24 disbands French operations DRC Kinshasa raises $201m from World Bank and others for first census since 1984 Morocco Dakhla prepares to host crown prince Hassan for first Unity Day South Africa Rift between finances minister and deputy minister reaches breaking point The New Guard | Africa Ivory Coast, Somaliland, Kenya

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