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CAR: ‘I have nothing to hide about the Russians,’ says President Faustin-Archange Touadéra

The CAR’s President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who was re-elected at the end of 2020 amidst a difficult security situation, claims that he ... only wants one thing: peace and justice. In this exclusive interview, he answers questions about his relationship with Russia, Wagner’s presence in the country, dialogue with the opposition and François Bozizé.

election fairness

A breakdown of Ethiopia’s elections regionally

The Ethiopia Insight Election Project showed that in spite of claims of a free and fair election, politics as usual continued in much of the ... country

appointment season

US: Republican obstruction of Biden’s Africa team begins to crumble

US Congress this week has finally released its hold on the President Joe Biden administration’s nominee to lead Africa policy at the State ... Department after months of obstruction, paving the way for long-delayed decisions on key priorities even as the president’s ambassadorial picks remain in limbo.

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sniff test fail

Algeria – France: Cocaine at Orly Airport, how Air Algérie is handling the scandal

After the arrest of one of its stewards who was carrying drugs between France and Algeria, the national airline is tightening its rules. ...

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exclusive interview

CAR: ‘I have nothing to hide about the Russians,’ says President Faustin-Archange Touadéra

appointment season

US: Republican obstruction of Biden’s Africa team begins to crumble

bye bye

DRC: After 20 years, why was Safricom expelled?

exclusive interview

CAR: ‘I have nothing to hide about the Russians,’ says President Faustin-Archange Touadéra

appointment season

US: Republican obstruction of Biden’s Africa team begins to crumble

bye bye

DRC: After 20 years, why was Safricom expelled?

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DRC: After 20 years, why was Safricom expelled?

After dominating the market for twenty years, Safricom and Hassan Mourad have been expelled from the DRC, after a power struggle unravelled the ... company's power within the country.

safe bet?

Nigeria 2023: Osinbajo’s campaign goes into overdrive despite denial, wins governor’s endorsement

Despite regular claims by Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo that he is too busy to be thinking about running in 2023's presidential election, ... strategic moves are being taken to ensure that he succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari. And a constellation of support groups - from which the Vice-President has distanced himself - are pushing the idea of his candidacy.

palpable tension

Angola: The battle between Lourenço and Costa Júnior is just beginning

Angola will be holding its general elections next year. However, tension is already mounting between the ruling party, led by President João ... Lourenço, and the historic opposition, led by Adalberto Costa Júnior. All of this is taking place during a very uncertain time for the country.

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Guinea: Alpha Condé succeeded in creating a ‘Republican army’

Although the Guinean military ousted Alpha Condé from power on 5 September, the former president had taken pains to professionalise Guinea's ... army and had even obtained results, says researcher Anna Dessertine.

freedom still undermined?

Tanzania: ‘Freeman Mbowe’s case has been unfair since day one’ says leading human hights activist

The arrest of Tanzania's Freeman Mbowe - who heads the largest opposition party Chadema - on terrorism charges is one that has no basis says ... Anna Henga, the director general of the Legal and Human Rights centre (LHRC). Speaking to The Africa Report, she explains a string of worrisome incidents that have occurred since Samia Suluhu Hassan took over as president.

Dangerous friendships

Guinea: Details on the fast and furious arrest of Tibou Kamara, Alpha Condé’s confidant

Tibou Kamara, the personal adviser and friend to Guinea's deposed president Alpha Condé, was released on 19 September in the mid-afternoon, ... after his sudden arrest from his home in Conakry the previous night.

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