DRC
Kinshasa harmonises regulatory framework to revive cobalt exports

Ten months after the DRC imposed an embargo on cobalt exports, followed by the announcement of a quota system, mining operators are still waiting for the go-ahead to restart business. Although considered imminent, this is unlikely to prevent a near-shortage on the global market in the coming weeks.

Central African Republic
Bangui strikes mining deal with Canadian group CVMR

DRC
United Cominière demands millions of dollars from Rahim Dhrolia's company MMR

Central African Republic
UN attempts to defuse situation between Touadéra and opposition

Nigeria
Jupiter Lithium initiates arbitration against Abuja

The British junior accuses the Nigerian government of failing to protect its lithium mines in Kaduna State. For several days now, rival trucks and miners have arrived on site to begin extracting the mineral.

Guinea
Low-profile broker seeks to offload Chinese drones

Guinea-Bissau
A curious coup

Ivory Coast, Senegal
Alassane Ouattara gets in the middle of Macky Sall and Bassirou Diomaye Faye

DRC, Uganda
Museveni clan extends its tight rein on trade routes

Several members of the presidential family are determined to play an important role in the flow of resources, mainly from neighbouring DRC. The Ugandan army plays a decisive role in securing trade routes to Kampala.

Kenya
William Ruto counts on support within Comesa

Kenya, Uganda
Despite efforts, Nairobi and Kampala struggle to see eye to eye

Kenya
Following Raila Odinga's death, his party tries to avert implosion

Madagascar
Junta regains control of Malagasy student residences in Paris

South Africa
PetroSA mired in partnership with Equator Holdings

South Africa
EU and Pretoria set out next steps in critical minerals deal

Morocco
To bail out Forafric, Yariv Elbaz calls on his trading company

Prodela, a subsidiary of the flour milling firm dedicated to animal feed, has been taken over by Swiss grain trading company Millcorp. The move is intended to pay off the Moroccan company's huge debts.

Morocco
Rabat still in suspense as to US tariffs

Algeria
Karim Zéribi orchestrates the opening of Algerian bank BEA's subsidiary in Paris

Libya
French investors walk tightrope between Dbeibeh and Haftar