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Central African Republic
Touadéra finds jobs in presidency for former Ngrebada ministers

President of Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera. © STR/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Central African Republic president Faustin-Archange Touadéra has used the torpor of the month of August to quietly carry out a game of musical chairs. [...]

Published on 25/08/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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Henri Wanzet Linguissara
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Michel Nassin
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Touadéra wants to reengage with Paris

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Central African President Faustin Archange Touadéra at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 21 September 2021.

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As Russian influence grows, EU mulls aid suspension, following Paris's lead

As Russian paramilitary group Wagner continues to extend its influence in the Central African Republic, the European Union is considering suspending payment of an upcoming €30m tranche of budget aid to the government.

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Leopold Mboli-Fatrane
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The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

Central African Republic
Touadéra finds jobs in presidency for former Ngrebada ministers

Central African Republic, France
Touadéra wants to reengage with Paris

Central African Republic, Libya
Tripoli set to retake Bangui's Plaza Ledger hotel after seven-year battle

Central African Republic, Russia
Bangui sparks fears of Russian hand in planned diamond trade nationalisation

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Lebanese firms battle over passport contract

Central African Republic
As Russian influence grows, EU mulls aid suspension, following Paris's lead

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