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Congo, France
An ace up the sleeve for African states in trouble with their creditors?

Congo-B has invoked the ‘Sapin II' law to keep Mohsen Hojeija at bay. If the Court of Cassation upholds the petition, this legal device may be widely exploited. [...]

Published on 25/10/2017 at 04:30 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Congo, France
An ace up the sleeve for African states in trouble with their creditors?

Spotlight | Congo, France
French financial prosecution service to investigate corruption suspicions in Commisimpex affair

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Judge Yves Derain accused by Congo of corruption in Commisimpex dispute withdraws from case

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Document | Congo, France
French Court of Cassation changes position in Commisimpex case

Congo, France
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Elizabeth Oger-Gross (White & Case) advises gas investors

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American courts block a subpoena issued against Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso

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Burkina Faso appoints a lawyer to defend it against Frank Timis

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