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Benin, Ivory Coast
Abidjan the epicenter of Talon-Ajavon rivalry

Benin’s president and his "best enemy" are competing with one another in business in Ivory Coast’s economic capital. [...]

Published on 31/05/2017 at 03:30 GMT

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Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Benin, Ivory Coast
Abidjan the epicenter of Talon-Ajavon rivalry

Benin, France
Sebastien Ajavon turns to OFPRA

Document | Benin
Patrice Talon's business troubles

Benin, Ivory Coast, Togo
Wabco Cottia calls in its debts

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Jobs on the line at Sebastien Ajavon's Brittany abattoir

Benin
Ajavon faces a hefty bill

Benin
Cotonou port unions engage in trial of strength with Patrice Talon!

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