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Touadéra’s constitutional move cements role of mercenary Wagner group in the state
Divisive vote in Central African Republic is first serious test for the mercenary group since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny
Moscow taps into continent’s frustrations and historic solidarity with Soviet Union to spread its version of events
What use is cryptocurrency in an impoverished country where 85 per cent of people lack access to the internet?
The Wagner Group and the warped reality of a Russian action movie made in Africa
Moscow sees poverty-stricken country as a way to increase presence in region and boost global influence
Poll offers crucial test of 2-year-old peace deal and Moscow’s push for influence in Africa
VTB says mysterious payment to Central African Republic was software bug
Murder in the Central African Republic highlights Moscow’s latest geopolitical ambition
Former tennis champion appointed attaché to the Central African Republic
The mining process insufficiently protects human rights, campaigners say
IMF help not enough without internal reform in six-nation bloc
Banks cut ties that could expose them to sanctions from regulators, says report
Anne Lauvergeon questioned on her role in €1.8bn acquisition of African uranium mines in 2007
Longevity gains provide upbeat counterpoint to gloom enveloping the continent
First time a commander has been convicted for crimes of subordinates and use of rape as weapon
Pontiff to visit Kenya, Uganda and Central African Republic, where homosexuality is criminalised
Almost 800m children are chronically undernourished but campaigners voice confidence
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