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Inner circles CONGO Politics 01/10/2021

Denis Christel uses cooperation ministry as launchpad for presidential bid 

Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso has taken advantage of his first four months as Minister of International Cooperation to build up a team of close supporters and extend his political influence. He also has backers at the president's office to help him gain the upper hand over the other contenders for the presidency. [...]
The Minister of International Cooperation and the Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships, Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso.
The Minister of International Cooperation and the Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships, Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso. © Twitter/@ChristelSassou
CONGO Politics 29/09/2021

PM Makosso yet to appoint new team four months into the job 

Anatole Collinet Makosso has still not named his new staff, more than four months after taking office. The only notable appointment he has made is that of his secretary general, poached from foreign minister Jean-Claude Gakosso, who in the process loses one of his most valuable men. [...]
Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso (left) is still working primarily with the team formed by his predecessor, Clément Mouamba (right).
Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso (left) is still working primarily with the team formed by his predecessor, Clément Mouamba (right). © Anatole Collinet Makosso/Twitter
Inner circles TOGO Politics Defence 17/09/2021

Gnassingbé beefs up army to contend with pending threats 

Faced with a jihadist threat on Chad's northern border and with troops engaged in peacekeeping operations in Mali, Togo's head of state has spearheded a major shakeup of the army and defence ministry's leadership to prepare for challenges ahead. [...]
Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe inspects the army during a military parade celebrating the 55th anniversary of Togo's independence in Lome on 27 April 2015.
Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe inspects the army during a military parade celebrating the 55th anniversary of Togo's independence in Lome on 27 April 2015. © Xinhua/Zhang Gaiping/MaxPPP

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