The tremor from a 5.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted the Eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) early Monday was felt strongly in Rwanda, according to the latest update by Rwanda Seismic Monitor. “The tremor originated from DRC, near Lake Edward. It was felt in different districts of the country[Read More…]
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Senegal Cement Giant Secures €242M From IFC
Senegal’s largest cement producer, Sococim Industries, has secured a €242m finance package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to build a new production line at its Rufisque cement plant in the Dakar Region. Sococim Industries, a subsidiary of France-based multinational Vicat,[Read More…]
Senegal President Says Controversial Third Term Constitutional
Senegal’s president has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate, again refusing to confirm whether he plans to do so in an interview published Monday. The opposition claims that Senegal’s constitution prohibits Macky Sall — who was elected in 2012 and again[Read More…]
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