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Can Macron woo Nigeria?

France is taking advantage of Brexit and Trumpism to extend economic diplomacy outside its comfort zones

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Kenya: How the Appeal Court could shape the 2022 election 

This month, the Appeal Court in Nairobi is to rule on whether President Uhuru Kenyatta’s reform plan is constitutional – a decision that could sway the outcome of national elections in a year’s time. Kenya's elite politicians, including former prime minister Raila Odinga and President Kenyatta on one side, and current Vice President William Ruto on the other, are hoping the court will give them the advantage.

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South Africa: ‘Covid crisis is stimulating vaccine independence for Africa’ – Aspen Pharma

It has taken a pandemic as severe as Covid-19 to jostle Sub-Saharan Africa into action to bolster its vaccine production capacity and capability, argues Stavros Nicolaou of Aspen, Africa's biggest drug company. For the first time in the region’s history, the continent is pooling its resources and aggregating volumes to mount a collective and co-ordinated response for its coronavirus vaccine needs.

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The significance of Chinese-funded Bui Dam in Ghana

The Bui Dam playing a crucial role in the narrative of China-Ghana relations. The magnitude of the Bui Dam and the amount involved set it apart from previous China-funded projects, including the National Theatre which was built in 1993Read more

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From Russia to Africa: The trail of Wagner

From Russia to Africa: The trail of Wagner

Wagner, an unofficial private security company linked to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, is becoming increasingly active in the continent and is a key player in Sudan and the CAR. From Khartoum to Bamako, via Bangui and Saint Petersburg, we dive into the shadowy world of real and fake mercenaries.

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