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DRC
Kinshasa raises $201m from World Bank and others for first census since 1984

This second general census, following that of 1984, forms part of a project to strengthen the DRC's statistical system. It is to be funded with a $201m budget.

Madagascar
Financial intelligence head travels to Russia to attend forum

The acting director-general of SAMIFIN, Haja Lalao Razanamanana, participated in the latest edition of the International Olympiad on Financial Security, which took place on 28 September in Krasnoyarsk, southern Russia.

Madagascar
A large Malagasy delegation expected at Moscow's security forum

Figures from Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s junta are expected in Russia for the first edition of the International Security Forum, which will take place from 26 to 28 May.

DRC
New census project scraps ‘joint effort' with CENI and ONIP

The population identification and census process commissioned by the government will be overseen solely by Deputy Prime Minister and Planning Minister Guylain Nyembo along with the Institut National de la Statistique (INS).

DRC
CENI electoral commission still severely cash-strapped

According to its annual report, CENI only raised half the money it asked for last year, which meant it had to cancel several local elections. It must also contend with increasingly ageing infrastructure.

DRC
Tshisekedi's choice to replace Modeste Bahati in the Senate

The majority has identified a replacement for Modeste Bahati Lukwebo, who has resigned from his post as second vice-president of the Senate.

DRC
Zani-Kodo gold mine operator irritates Sokimo

The new management of KiloMoto Mining has inherited one of the most promising deposits in the DRC. The partnership signed in 2024 with Turkish operator Milvest has been causing friction for several months over commitments that are considered to have been breached.

Madagascar
Fate of magistrates close to former president Rajoelina hang in the balance

The Higher Judicial Council has not approved the request for the continued employment of two magistrates known for their close ties to the former head of state.

Madagascar
Masonic trio splits off to form new lodge

Three Freemasons have resigned from the Grand Loge Traditionnelle et Symbolique de Madagascar federation to establish a new lodge in Antananarivo.

DRC
Joseph Kabila's curious excursion to Kampala

At Yoweri Museveni's invitation, Kabila made a discreet stopover in Kampala in mid-March. The trip coincided with a visit there by Corneille Nangaa, head of the Congo River Alliance. For several weeks, Kinshasa has been concerned about the links between these two men.

Madagascar
World Bank and IMF called in to rescue Madagascar's finances

President Rajoelina has had no choice but to turn to the Bretton Woods institutions to bail out the country's economy, burdened largely by debt and subsidies to the oil and utilities sectors.

DRC
$120m in World Bank funds used to finance elections

A Court of Auditors report has revealed that Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi used funds from the international financial institution, set aside for economic management reforms, to finance the December 2023 elections.

Africa
Panel for shortlisting future AU commissioners still one short

One of the five regions is still not represented on the panel, which will have the tough task of shortlisting candidates for the post of African Union commissioner. African leaders will vote on the final choice in February 2025.

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DRC
VIP guest list for Tshisekedi's swearing-in

The Congolese authorities are busy organising the swearing-in ceremony for [...]