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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Africa.

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Russian government submits investment promotion agreement with Congo to State Duma for ratification
African Initiative | 21-May-2026
The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma a bill on the ratification of an intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments with the Republic of the Congo.
: Congo, Rep of , investment | BITs , Russia
The rise of ICSID claims against Sub-Saharan African states
Kluwer Arbitration Blog | 21-May-2026
February 2026, ICSID published its report on cases registered in 2025. This report revealed that a record number of cases were filed against states in Sub-Saharan Africa. ICSID’s statistics indicate that 15 cases were registered against these states, constituting almost a quarter of all ICSID cases registered in 2025.
: Africa , ICSID , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining
Partenariat économique : L’Équateur œuvre pour conclure un accord de libre-échange avec le Maroc
La vie éco | 21-May-2026
Les moyens de consolider la coopération économique et commerciale entre le Maroc et l’Équateur ont été au centre d’entretiens, mardi à Rabat, cette rencontre s’inscrit dans une dynamique de renforcement du partenariat bilatéral.
: Ecuador , Morocco
India may not sign FTAs, to opt for deeper ties with customs unions in Africa, say officials
The Hindu | 21-May-2026
Google Preferred Source India will not attempt signing free trade agreements (FTA) with the African continent ‘as of now’, and will instead prioritise commercial ties with the trading blocs and customs unions in the continent, said officials here on Saturday (May 9, 2026).
: Africa , India
Maroc-Corée du Sud: Vers un partenariat économique global?
SNRT News | 15-May-2026
Les deux parties ont confirmé leur intention d’engager les négociations dans les meilleurs délais, estimant que cet accord serait un "levier stratégique" pour renforcer les échanges économiques et la coopération bilatérale.
: Korea , Morocco
Morocco, Ecuador sign agreement to boost trade and investment cooperation
MWN | 15-May-2026
The agreement focuses on promoting mutual investments, facilitating trade exchanges, and encouraging closer collaboration between economic operators in both countries.
: Ecuador , Morocco