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Uganda issues license for construction of controversial oil pipeline

Uganda has issued a license for the construction of a pipeline across the country and Tanzania to transport hydrocarbons from East Africa to international markets, a project that has raised the ire of environmentalists. “The approval (of the license) is another sign to demonstrate the common commitment of the two countries to develop the EACOP […]

Gabon coup leader sworn in as ‘transitional’ head of state

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup last week that toppled Gabon’s 55-year-old dynasty, was sworn in as transitional president this Monday September 4. He pledged to hold “free… (and) transparent elections” after an unspecified period and “to amnesty prisoners of conscience.” The group known as the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of […]

France reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara

France has reaffirmed its “unwavering” position on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing that “for France, the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” This support was reiterated in a statement released Tuesday by the French Foreign Ministry following a meeting between French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and […]