New territories have fallen under the control of the Ugandan army, which enjoys notorious influence over Juba's security choices. Despite clashes on the ground, the leaders of the two countries have managed to maintain their understanding.
Abderahman Moussa, who has been held in France since August after a European arrest warrant was issued in his name, will shortly be heard by the Belgian courts. He is suspected of having helped the builder of the grand hotel in N'Djamena to bribe local officials.
No sooner had Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah taken up his post as head of the African Development Bank than he was faced with a real pile of sensitive issues: managing the liabilities left by his predecessor and the thorny task of recapitalising the concessional window.
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Finance Engineer Patrice L'Huillier, who has worked for Eramet and ERG, has been brought in to head up Nimba Mining Co, the state-owned buyer of GAC's bauxite mines. Negotiations with subcontractors, including Bouygues, are expected to be tense.
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After parting ways with central bank governor Mamo Mihretu, the prime minister wants to ensure the loyalty of his lieutenants. Changes are expected in diplomatic and security circles.
UNMISS is deprived of its key officials in the country, including its head, the South African Nicholas Haysom.
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The South African president has received an invitation to speak at the Hudson Institute during his upcoming visit to the United States. However, given that the organisation has become a hub for anti-ANC propagandists in recent months, he has not accepted the offer.
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Diplomacy Namibian rangers have benefitted from the delivery of new US vehicles and support infrastructure.
Moroccan and French officials are quietly intensifying discussions around a new UN resolution on the conflict in Western Sahara.
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Diplomacy The head of the Syrian intelligence services travelled to the Egyptian capital in early September with 11 senior officials from the defence, interior and foreign affairs departments.
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