Found 9,058 UK NGOs working in Sub-Saharan Africa
United Nations Development Programme region
Figures refer to charities registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, based on areas of operation supplied to the Charity Commission by the charities themselves. Charities that say they work in more than 50 countries are not included. Total spending of these organisations includes work they carry out outside of Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Charity number 1127633 |
20/01/2009 |
Latest income £12,253,000 [Dec 2024] |
Sustaining our church and faith; Supporting Quaker meetings; Promoting Quakerism; Witness through Action.
Work in Uganda, Belgium, Switzerland, Kenya, Ireland, Israel and Burundi
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UK registered office: London |
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Pharo Foundation Charity number 1143152 |
28/07/2011 |
Latest income £40,791,301 [Dec 2024] |
Our Vision is an inclusive and economically vibrant Africa. Our Mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa's human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation. Our Values are passion and respect, creativity and entrepreneurship, trust and accountability.
Work in Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Charity number 282303 |
01/06/1982 |
Latest income £15,915,991 [Dec 2024] |
The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia.
Work in Nepal, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, France, Pakistan, Australia, Austria, United States, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Denmark, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Tanzania, Sweden and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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Article 19 Charity number 327421 |
07/01/1987 |
Latest income £14,990,774 [Dec 2024] |
ARTICLE 19 monitors, researches, publishes, advocates, campaigns, sets standards and litigates on behalf of freedom of expression wherever it is threatened.
Work in Senegal, Tunisia, Türkiye, Myanmar, Mexico, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Iran, Cambodia, Brazil, Bangladesh and Russia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institute of Building Charity number 280795 |
25/09/1980 |
Latest income £15,405,000 [Dec 2024] |
The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.
Work in Australia, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Malaysia, China, South Africa, Singapore and Canada
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UK registered office: South East |
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Girl Effect Charity number 1141155 |
04/04/2011 |
Latest income £16,154,114 [May 2025] |
Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.
Work in India, Tanzania, Indonesia, Malawi, Rwanda, Nigeria and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance Charity number 249398 |
05/10/1966 |
Latest income £17,001,000 [Dec 2024] |
To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
Work in Zambia
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UK registered office: South West |
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Winchester Diocesan Board of Finance Charity number 249276 |
04/10/1966 |
Latest income £13,023,000 [Dec 2024] |
Supporting the ministry in, and the mission of, church of england parishes in the diocese of winchester
Work in Burundi, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar and Rwanda
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UK registered office: South East |
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Global Health Partnerships Charity number 1113101 |
27/02/2006 |
Latest income £14,579,738 [Dec 2024] |
Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is a leading charity that works with health professionals around the world to improve healthcare. Through long-term partnerships and shared learning, we help strengthen health systems and support better care for patients and communities globally.
Work in Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Somalia and Syria
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UK registered office: London |
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Penny Appeal Charity number 1128341 |
02/03/2009 |
Latest income £13,136,985 [Dec 2024] |
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Work in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nepal, Mauritania, Mali, Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, The Gambia, Iraq, Guinea, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, Yemen, Senegal, Azerbaijan, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Somalia, Afghanistan, Guinea-Bissau, Greece, Occupied Palestinian Territories, United States, United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, South Africa, Myanmar, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Australia
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Vocational Training Charitable Trust Charity number 295192 |
30/09/1986 |
Latest income £13,397,317 [Jul 2025] |
Vocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world.
Work in Macau, Norway, Nigeria, Mauritania, Romania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Hungary, Denmark, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Netherlands, Australia, India, Italy, Malta, Mauritius, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, United States, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Sweden, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, Oman, New Zealand, Malaysia, Lithuania, Latvia, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, Greece, China, Canada and Botswana
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Smile Train UK Charity number 1114748 |
19/06/2006 |
Latest income £13,618,362 [Jun 2025] |
-To relieve the suffering of children with cleft lips or palates or both;-To advance the education and training of the public, including doctors, nurses and medical support staff in all matters relating to cleft lip and palate surgery and treatment and the support of those with this condition.
Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Chile, Tanzania, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Guatemala, Jordan, Rwanda, Russia, Laos, Peru, Panama, Nepal, Nicaragua, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Indonesia, India, Brazil, Mexico, Myanmar, Vietnam, Bolivia, Philippines and Pakistan
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Mercy Ships - U.K Ltd Charity number 1053055 |
21/02/1996 |
Latest income £11,228,360 [Dec 2025] |
Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.
Work in The Gambia, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Madagascar, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Congo
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Charity number 1141206 |
06/04/2011 |
Latest income £14,376,341 [Sep 2025] |
Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need
Work in Monaco, United States, Lebanon, Türkiye, Switzerland, Cyprus, France, Greece, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa and Romania
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UK registered office: London |
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Tusk Trust Limited Charity number 1186533 |
22/11/2019 |
Latest income £13,570,369 [Dec 2024] |
Tusk's mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across africa. We partner with the most effective local organisations, investing in their in-depth knowledge and expertise, to protect endangered species, reduce human-wildlife conflict, find sustainable solutions to preserve critical habitats and combat the global demand for illegal wildlife products.
Work in Sierra Leone, Botswana, Cameroon, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal and Angola
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UK registered office: South West |
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Handicap International UK Charity number 1082565 |
22/09/2000 |
Latest income £13,042,883 [Dec 2024] |
Humanity Inclusion UK (HI UK) is the operating name of Handicap International UK.Humanity & Inclusion is an independent aid organisation working alongside disabled and vulnerable people in around 60 countries affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Work in Chad, Syria, Bangladesh, Libya, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Senegal, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru, Jordan, Nepal, Philippines, South Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Togo, Colombia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Morocco, Yemen and Ukraine
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UK registered office: London |
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Traffic International Charity number 1076722 |
23/07/1999 |
Latest income £12,035,335 [Jun 2025] |
TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates policy messages to diverse audiences worldwide. TRAFFIC International is the co-ordinating office of the TRAFFIC network with functions that include strategic direction, network operations, programme development and delivery, and communications
Work in Cameroon, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Peru, Netherlands, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, India, Hungary, Germany, Georgia, France, Estonia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, China, Canada, Brazil, Belgium and Australia
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Marwell Wildlife Charity number 275433 |
02/03/1978 |
Latest income £12,400,879 [Dec 2024] |
To advance the education of the public and to promote the conservation of biological and other natural resources; in particular by but not limited to the provision of public education, scientific study, and the restoration and maintenance of endangered animals, plants and habitats in both protective and natural environments.
Work in Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and Kenya
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UK registered office: South East |
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War Child Charity number 1071659 |
22/09/1998 |
Latest income £13,091,000 [Dec 2024] |
War Child protects, educates and stands up for the rights of children in war. We work in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. We understand children's needs, respect their rights, and support their recovery; from providing education for displaced children, to reintegrating child soldiers or promoting justice for children in detention to providing livelihood options.
Work in Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Colombia, South Sudan, Sudan, Burundi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ukraine, Uganda, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines Charity number 1115606 |
28/07/2006 |
Latest income £17,665,060 [Mar 2025] |
GALVmed fosters ground breaking partnerships on a global scale between animal health industry and other organisations. Our aim is to promote the development of accessible and affordable animal vaccines and other animal health products for the poorest farmers in developing countries.
Work in Benin, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Togo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Botswana, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Nepal, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: |
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Tree Aid Charity number 1135156 |
24/03/2010 |
Latest income £11,269,571 [Mar 2025] |
TREE AID works with poor families, especially women, in the African drylands to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty & protect the environment. We provide education, training, policy & technical advice on tree based development initiatives that support poor communities build incomes, improve their management of & secure access to natural resources, & achieve nutritional security.
Work in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Niger, Ghana and Mali
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UK registered office: South West |
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The Tudor Trust Charity number 1105580 |
20/08/2004 |
Latest income £8,543,000 [Mar 2025] |
The Tudor Trust is an independent grant-making charitable trust. We fund projects across the UK, aiming to support work which addresses the social, emotional and financial needs of people at the margins of Society. We do not focus on specific themes or programmes.
Work in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Italy
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UK registered office: London |
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Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (Wiego) Limited Charity number 1143510 |
23/08/2011 |
Latest income £6,991,814 [Mar 2025] |
WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women.
Work in Peru, Ghana, Nicaragua, Colombia, Brazil, France, Germany, Kenya, Uruguay, United States, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Uganda, Canada, Thailand, Indonesia, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, South Africa, India, Chile, Argentina, Ireland, Malaysia, Senegal, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Italy, Liberia and China
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UK registered office: North West |
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Ripple Effect International Charity number 299717 |
25/10/1988 |
Latest income £12,647,395 [Jun 2025] |
Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.
Work in Zambia, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: South West |
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World Horse Welfare Charity number 206658 |
25/05/1979 |
Latest income £9,944,000 [Dec 2024] |
Charity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter
Work in Haiti, South Africa, Senegal, Ireland, Panama, Nicaragua, Nepal, Mexico, Lesotho, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Costa Rica, Chile and Cambodia
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Leprosy Mission International Charity number 1076356 |
02/07/1999 |
Latest income £12,286,552 [Dec 2024] |
The work of the mission is focused on its goal- leprosy defeated,lives transformed. This will be achieved by working with people and communities affected by leprosy, people with physical disabilities and those excluded from society through:- leprosy services-dignity and empowerment- social integration- research and learning- resource mobiliation
Work in South Africa, Thailand, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, India, Ethiopia, Chad, Bangladesh and Angola
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (Grand Fleet and Kindred Funds) Charity number 206243 |
05/02/1963 |
Latest income £12,460,971 [Mar 2025] |
The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.
Work in Hong Kong, Türkiye, Greece, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Zimbabwe, United States, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Malta and New Zealand
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UK registered office: South East |
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The United Kingdom Islamic Mission Charity number 250275 |
06/02/1967 |
Latest income £14,606,087 [Mar 2025] |
The charity's activities include raising funds for all disasters, human sufferings, human needs, for educational purposes and to provide centers for worship.
Work in Somalia, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, Sierra Leone, Yemen, Türkiye and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: North West |
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Hope and Homes for Children Charity number 1089490 |
26/11/2001 |
Latest income £11,035,000 [Dec 2024] |
Our mission is to be the catalyst for the global eradication of institutional care of children.
Work in South Africa, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, Uganda, India and Nepal
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UK registered office: South West |
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Conciliation Resources Charity number 1055436 |
17/05/1996 |
Latest income £11,444,882 [Dec 2024] |
Conciliation Resources works to prevent violence, promote justice and transform conflict into opportunities for development.
Work in Papua New Guinea, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Central African Republic, Fiji, Georgia, Uganda, Sudan, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, India, Guinea, Solomon Islands, Ethiopia and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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