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DRC unveils new government after month-long impasse

The curtain fell on the new government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo after five months of delay that left the country in political uncertainties.   Internal disagreements on positions in the cabinet delayed the announcement by president Felix Tshisekedi, who won the presidential vote in late 2023.   The announcement of a cabinet […]

Russian FM kicks off three-country ‘charm-offensive’ tour of Africa in junta-led Guinea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has kicked off his three-country African tour in junta-led Guinea, part of a fresh push to bolster support for Moscow from countries on the continent, amidst Russian isolation on the world stage. Russia’s top diplomat arrived Monday (3 June) in the capital Conakry on his latest visit to West Africa, […]

Morocco’s Ymmy Finance Holding wins deal to develop Niger’s capital for $3.3 bln

Morocco’s Ymmy Finance Holding and Niger’s authorities signed deals worth $3.3 bln to facelift Niamey by building new industrial, recreational and energy facilities. Six projects have been retained in the agreements over 8 years as part of a public-private partnership after two years of talks between officials of the Holding and Niamey authorities. The projects […]