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Spotlight | Africa
Estonia's Africa ambitions stretch from Cotonou to Nairobi

Tallinn has made its expertise in digital technology the spearhead of its African diplomacy. After an initial presence in French-speaking West African countries, it is now focusing on English-speaking states. [...]

Published on 30/07/2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes Pierre-Elie de Rohan Chabot, Thibaut Lanchon

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

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The sensational rise and spectacular fall of Pefaco casino and hotels

Spotlight | Africa
Estonia's Africa ambitions stretch from Cotonou to Nairobi

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra seeks to build pro-Western foreign policy to loosen Wagner's grip

Spotlight | Africa
UN ponders future of its African peace operations

Spotlight | Mali
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