Tag: Central Africa
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Northern and Central Corridor transport cooperation boosts regional trade
A milestone for regional integration The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) and its Central Corridor counterpart have formalized a new partnership aimed at strengthening transport efficiency, trade facilitation, and sustainability across Eastern and Central Africa. The Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signals a strategic effort to harmonize standards, streamline cross-border processes, and accelerate…
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Northern Corridor Agencies Sign Deal to Boost Regional Transport and Trade
New Cooperation Framework Between Northern and Central Corridor Agencies A landmark Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed by key authorities overseeing the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority and partner agencies in the Central Corridor. The agreement marks a formal step toward deeper collaboration aimed at improving transport efficiency, simplifying trade processes, and promoting…
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Central African Republic Votes Amid Touadéra’s Third-Term Bid: A Quadruple Election
Overview: A pivotal election in a fragile nation The Central African Republic (CAR) is heading to the polls on Sunday as President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a controversial third term. With about 2.3 million registered voters, the electoral day is watched closely by regional partners and international observers who describe the process as a “quadruple election,”…
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Guinea and CAR Elections: General and Mathematician Face Off as Leaders Seek Power Consolidation
Two Nations, Two Paths to Power In West and Central Africa, Sunday’s polls are drawing global attention. Citizens in Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) head to the polls to elect presidents amid a charged political climate. Analysts describe the contest as more than a routine electoral exercise; it is a test of how…
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Danish UPF Group Expands African Footprint with Douala Office Opening
UPF Group Expands African Footprint with Douala Office Denmark-based UPF Group, a prominent player in international freight, logistics, and supply chain solutions, has announced the opening of its first office in Douala, Cameroon. The move marks a strategic expansion into West and Central African markets, where Douala serves as a key trade hub for imports…
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DRC Suspends Party Ties to M23 Rebels: Kabila-Linked Leader Scrutinized
Background: Why the suspension matters The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has moved to suspend the activities of the political party Piste pour l’Émergence, led by Seth Kikuni Masudi, amid accusations that its leadership aligned with the M23 rebel movement. The announcement spotlights ongoing tensions between state security interests and political pluralism in a country…