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DRC: Turkish builders “ faster than the Chinese”
“It’s changed suddenly,” notes a street vendor with a laugh, who has been forced for a little over a year to move his goods as the perimeter of the construction site changes. “They work day and night, even faster than the Chinese,” adds a security agent, somewhat admiringly.
Genocide in Rwanda: new dismissal of the role of the French army
The Parisian investigating judges responsible for investigations into the inaction accused of the French army during the Bisesero massacres in Rwanda in 1994 have issued a new order of general dismissal, an expected decision after an initial decision to abandon the prosecutions in 2022.
Sudan: Number of families suffering from hunger almost doubles
The number of families suffering from hunger has almost doubled in the past year in Sudan, where a war between generals has plunged the country into chaos for six months, WHO and UNICEF said on Wednesday.
Plea from Liverpool forward Mo Salah amid Israel-Gaza conflict
Salah had already made what was described as a "significant" undisclosed donation, via his agent, to humanitarian organisation the Egyptian Red Crescent Society in support of the people of Gaza.
Additional Chinese loans “not sustainable” for Kenya – analyst
Kenyan president William Ruto is seeking an additional $1 billion in loans from China despite Kenya's public debt having reached $70 billion.
Nigerian naira hits record black market low of 1,100 per dollar -abokiFx
This depreciation comes just a day after the official market also recorded a new low due to ongoing dollar shortages, with the naira dropping to 980 naira per dollar.
Liberia: close results, towards a second round of the presidential election
President George Weah , who is seeking a second term, received 43.8% of the vote and his main opponent, Joseph Boakai , 43.4%, according to the National Electoral Commission. A candidate must obtain more than 50% of the votes to win.
Gabon junta leader turns down presidential salary
“Each day that passes allows the [junta] to become more aware of the general state of deterioration of the country and of public finances in particular,”
France and Nigeria hold joint naval exercises in Gulf of Guinea
France and Nigeria joined forces in October to combat piracy and trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea.
Tunisia: President Saied dismisses Economy Minister
Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed the Minister of Economy and Planning on Tuesday and appointed the Minister of Finance as interim head of the ministry, the presidency of the Republic announced without giving any explanation.