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Bazoum eyeing consultants to help renegotiate sovereign debt

Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. © Présidence du Niger/Twitter

After attending the Paris summit on African economies, Niger's new President Mohamed Bazoum is considering hiring a legal and financial advisory team to help him meet his country's financial obligations. [...]

Published on 27/05/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Niger
Bazoum eyeing consultants to help renegotiate sovereign debt

Niger
Oil minister Abba becomes Chinese CNPC's worst nightmare

Niger
Bazoum's clique to lead oil negotiations with China

Niger, United States
RSW's Short Tucanos spark trench warfare between budget and defence ministries

Niger
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Africa
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Niger
Finance ministry makes CNPC's Soraz trace its petroleum products

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G20 debt moratorium ushers in golden age for sovereign advisor

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