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| Russia and China Compete In Africa. Moscow’s “Pivot to Africa” |
| 21.07.19 08:19 |
Africa |
| The heavily Russian-influenced government in the Central African Republic is recommending the closure of four Chinese-run gold mines over environmental concerns, making it possible that these firms could be replaced with Russian ones and potentially creating a model whereby Moscow can begin to “balance” Beijing in Africa as part of its efforts to negotiate a “New Detente” with the West. |
| Global Research |
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| Africa Launches Historic 55-Country Free-Trade Agreement |
| 08.07.19 08:31 |
Africa |
| Diverging interests have been a topic of concern throughout the negotiation process for the new African Continental Free Trade Area, with differing economies raising various complaints, including Nigerias disapproval for a potential flooding of its economy with cheap commodities, while South African manufacturers eagerly support the move. |
| Sputnik |
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| Five killed from east Libyan forces in Benghazi battle |
| 02.02.17 20:42 |
Africa |
| Forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, head of the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), have been fighting Islamists and other opponents in Benghazi since 2014. They have secured most of the city, but have suffered heavy casualties as they try to gain control of a final few areas. |
| Reuters |
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