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Moroccan King’s feelings hurt by the toppling of his Gabonese friendF

Morocco has hailed its relationship with Gabon as “solid,” and so any political disruption could have adverse consequences on the conduct of business. In the Moroccan media, there have efforts to characterize trade between the two as “strong.” But data suggests a...
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Leaders of Francophone Africa gripped by fear, strengthen their own securityF

By Arezki Daoud: Leaders of Francophone Africa are in state of panic following a series of coups that toppled their peers in Mali, Burkina, Guinea, Niger and now Gabon. Last week, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame announced the retirement of hundreds of military...
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Niger-France relations sour as pressure groups in Niger demand withdrawal of French troopsF

Thousands of demonstrators in Niger on Sunday held a third day of rallies calling for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops, as sought by the junta which seized power in July. "Down with France! France get out," the demonstrators chanted, repeating...
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Gabon’s new junta makes promises of return to civilian ruleF

Gabon's coup leader vowed after being sworn in as interim president on Monday to restore civilian rule through "free, transparent and credible elections" after a transition and amnesty prisoners of conscience. In a speech after taking the oath of office, General Brice...
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