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CAR Defense Minister to visit Russia next week amid talks for Moscow to set up military base

Defense Minister of the Central African Republic (CAR) Claude Rameaux Bireau is set to visit Russia next week amid talks between the two countries for Moscow to set up a military base in the African country now very close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. CAR ambassador to Russia Leon Dodonu-Punagaza told the media about the […]

Violent protests over economic conditions grip Nigeria

Nigerian police used tear gas and mulls calling in the army for help as violent protests over worsening economic conditions grip the country. The police used tear gas and gunshots to disperse the crowds in many cities, where protesters took to the street to voice their anger over inflation and bad governance. Amnesty International said […]

Morocco’s Al Mada plans expansion in the African food market

Morocco’s private investment fund Al Mada said it has set up an international food industry subsidiary focusing on Africa, dubbed Teralys. As part of its goal to promote food industry in Africa in a way that is conducive to regional integration, Teralys signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Senegal’s Patisen, Al Mada […]