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Gabon’s only salt refinery loses nearly 1 billion CFA francs

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Ragasel S.A., Gabon’s only salt refinery, is facing a financial crisis and has lost nearly 1 billion CFA francs. A general meeting will examine its future in Libreville, with possible early dissolution, according to Ecomatin.

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