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Nguesso pushes for out-of-court settlement to avoid Miami condo acquisition trial

A US court is investigating how Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso's wife purchased a luxury apartment in Florida in 2012 but the son of the Congolese president is trying to have the trial suspended so he can reach an amicable settlement. [...]

Published on 07/04/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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The Nguessos escape a trial over their former Miami penthouse but say goodbye to $1,9m

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Nguesso couple still to reach deal with US judicial authorities over Miami condo

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Pre-trial procedure over Sassou Nguesso clan's Miami penthouse begins

A US court has begun pre-trial proceedings into an investigation over the purchase of a luxury Miami penthouse by Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso's wife.

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Nguesso clan loses $2.4m Florida penthouse for good

The court of the Southern District of Florida has authorised the sale of former SNPC downstream director Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso's luxury Miami apartment, seized in June.

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Congo
Nguesso pushes for out-of-court settlement to avoid Miami condo acquisition trial

Congo
The Nguessos escape a trial over their former Miami penthouse but say goodbye to $1,9m

Congo
Nguesso couple still to reach deal with US judicial authorities over Miami condo

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Post-election battle to replace PM

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Lawyer Jude Kearney encourages US oil firms to invest in Africa

Congo
Post-Sassou era on everyone's thoughts but not lips

Congo
Pre-trial procedure over Sassou Nguesso clan's Miami penthouse begins

Congo
Nguesso clan loses $2.4m Florida penthouse for good

Spotlight | Congo
From New York to Miami, Mohsen Hojeij takes on Congo