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Central African Republic
Touadera banks on diamonds to end embargo

The future of the gemstones, currently banned from export, has been placed in the hands of the key sector figure Peter Meeus. [...]

Published on 20/06/2018 at 04:30 GMT

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After much manoeuvring by Moscow, Beijing enters the fray

With an arms supply deal in prospect, Poly Technologies seeks to secure its access to natural resources. An investigation.

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Putin bets on Bangui to realise his expansionist dreams in Africa

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Antonio Guterres prompts a flurry of activity

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Mali, Senegal, Togo
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

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Touadera banks on diamonds to end embargo

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Mines ministry to set up diamond mining police force to get export embargo lifted

Central African Republic
Bangui dishes out guarantees to prompt lifting of KP ban

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