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CENTRAL AFRICA: Commodities fall hits CEMAC growth
The six-member Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) today forecast regional...
AFRICA: Interest remains in new sovereign debt
There is continued sub-Saharan interest in raising money on world capital markets -- after...
AfricaAFRICA: Franc zone countries seek food price policy
The World Food Summit in Rome on the impact of surging global food prices closed on June 5.
FRANCE/AFRICA: No 'rupture' likely in security policy
France is the only former colonial power with troops permanently stationed in Africa.
FranceGABON: Bongo's co-option tactics ensure tight control
Despite the nominal existence of multi-party politics, serious power remains with President Omar...
GabonAFRICA: Ping brings diplomatic skills to AU Commission
Gabonese Foreign Minister Jean Ping, the incoming chairman of the African Union Commission, knows...
AfricaAFRICA: Gulf of Guinea oil and gas set for more growth
Although governments will strive to maximise their leverage over oil companies at a time of tight...
GABON: NGO ban shows EITI enforcement limits
The government has lifted a ban on 22 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that had been...
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