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The Central African head of state is shaking up his busy diplomatic schedule to travel to the United Arab Emirates this weekend, at the invitation of his counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed. Security issues will be at the heart of their discussions.
Based in Gabon, the head of UNOCA, Nigerien diplomat Abdou Abarry, is facing allegations of ‘sexual exploitation and abuse'. Despite investigations, he has been reinstated in his position. An embarrassment for the UN Secretary-General.
The president is currently finalising the composition of his team in his campaign for re-election. Keen to maintain balance, he is attempting to reconcile the ambitions of his lieutenants by implementing a carefully calibrated distribution of roles.
The Nigerian mining permits held by British company Jupiter Lithium have caught the eye of Atlantic Mining Techniques boss Colin Ikin. Atlantic is also owned by several allies of the influential Lebanese-Nigerian siblings Gilbert and Ronald Chagoury.
Two consortiums are competing to acquire the Mupane gold mine, which has been shut down since March 2024. While the outcome of the auction is being challenged in court by Turkey's Ulsan, its competitor accuses it of collusion with Duma Boko's government.
The South African president has received an invitation to speak at the Hudson Institute during his upcoming visit to the United States. However, given that the organisation has become a hub for anti-ANC propagandists in recent months, he has not accepted the offer.
The Franco-Norwegian partnership is well positioned to acquire the 20% stake held by the ENI-BP joint venture in the Angolan offshore asset operated by Chevron. The deal is expected to be announced in the coming days.
Former Goldman Sachs executive Colin Coleman has made a series of approaches to the South African company. The businessman, along with others, is trying to get himself involved in talks between Pretoria and Donald Trump's administration.
The intensification of talks between the French parent company of La Vache Qui Rit cheese and Algerian biscuit maker Sobco-Palmary suggests a strategic alliance may be coming. This could be a way out for Bel from its current predicament in the country.
