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Access Our Must-Read Articles Consult our Website     In focus | Botswana, South Africa From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?   Botswana, the source of most of De Beers's diamonds, is challenging the diamond giant by favouring an Antwerp start-up to cut and market its stones. Meanwhile, its parent company Anglo American has put the group up for sale, to little interest. Has the king of diamonds lost its sparkle?   Subscribers only | Mining | 30.09.2024     The Continent     Palace Intrigues Madagascar Will Macron attend Rajoelina's Indian Ocean Commission summit?   Gabon Pascaline Bongo and Oligui Nguema's tête-à-tête   Republic of Congo Sassou's daughter sets new wedding date   Subscribers only | Politics, Diplomacy | 10.10.2024     Central Africa     DRC Inside Kinshasa's military operation to decapitate FDLR   The Congolese army has launched an operation, due to last at least six months, to neutralise the leaders of the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda armed group, which is at the forefront of the fight against M23 rebels in eastern DRC.   Subscribers only | Defence | 04.10.2024       Central African Republic Touadéra attempts to fend off coup threat from former presidential advisers The Central African leader is keeping a close eye on the activities of a number of ex-advisers linked to subversive actions against his government. His services recently foiled a destabilisation plot and are gradually bringing these would-be coup leaders back into the fold.   Subscribers only | Politics | 26.08.2024       Cameroon Cameroon's secret plan to thwart Abbas Mahamat Tolli's candidacy for AfDB president     Since July, Cameroonian diplomats have been pushing for economist Albert Zeufack to take over the presidency of the African Development Bank, instead of the former BEAC governor whom N'Djamena is supporting.   Free access | Politics | 23.10.2024     West Africa     Africa France's new military command for Africa begins to take shape The new military coordination body, which is modelled on the United States Africa Command, is working to reorganise France's presence on the continent. In addition to preserving military outposts in West and Central Africa, the project entails closer cooperation with a handful of other African states, some of which are English-speaking.   Subscribers only | Defence | 19.11.2024       Senegal Diomaye Faye looks to relaunch Doha-Dakar axis     The Senegalese leader is hoping to calm the stormy diplomatic waters between his country and the emirate. The priority of his new ambassador in Doha will be to redress relations that deteriorated during the 12-year term of his predecessor Macky Sall.   Subscribers only | Diplomacy | 08.10.2024     Eastern Africa and the Horn     Ethiopia At the heart of IMF programme, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia under pressure   Ethiopia's largest bank is to receive almost $700m for a recapitalisation operation that comes with a complete overhaul of its risk management system. The introduction of environmental, social and governance standards into the country's banking sector as a whole is still in its infancy.   Subscribers only | Finance | 13.09.2024       Kenya, Somalia Ruto sketches out next phase of Kenyan military presence in Somalia     As the African Union's military engagement in Somalia enters a third chapter in January, Kenya is keen to keep its boots on the ground to counter the threat posed by Al-Shabaab.   Subscribers only | Defence, Diplomacy | 31.10.2024     Southern Africa and islands     Angola Turkish Aerospace Industries set to deliver drones to Luanda despite payment delays   Turkish Aerospace Industries, which is preparing to deliver several Aksungur attack drones to Angola, has begun training the army personnel who will operate them there. The training was delayed by months due to Luanda's financial difficulties caused by its debt to China.   Subscribers only | Defence | 07.10.2024 Follow our running story : "Erdogan's drive in Africa"       Angola Tete Antonio hopes international organisations will help Angola shine     Angola's foreign minister believes his country's diplomatic goals can be achieved by strengthening regional and non-governmental institutions, and he has been hiring experienced staff to that end.   Subscribers only | Diplomacy | 28.08.2024     North Africa     Tunisia Gulf princes cash in on Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur's image Dubbed the 'minister of happiness', Ons Jabeur is probably the world's most popular Arab sportswoman, a status which has turned her into a precious symbol in the region. The Gulf states are keen to reap the benefits of this 'bankable' champion's aura.   Subscribers only | Business | 29.08.2024       Libya UN Libya envoy looks to High State Council to resolve central bank crisis   The head of the UN support mission in Libya, Stephanie Koury, is trying to agree a new central bank governor but must obtain the agreement of the High State Council's president, itself a deadlocked position following a disputed 6 August election.   Subscribers only | Finance, Politics | 09.09.2024   Politics • Diplomacy • Business Our Investigations, Your Choice. Every day.   Subscribe today

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