DRC
KoBold Metals speeds up exploration programme

Gabon
A decisive year lies ahead for the Grande Loge du Gabon

Central Africa
BEAC changes tactics with mining and oil operators

Ivory Coast
Military academy seeks regional partners

Nigeria
Lagos set to open global finance centre with support from London

Kenya
Ruto's right-hand man calls ministers to order

Energy ministry officials are coordinating their activities more closely with the president's chief of staff, Felix Koskei, who was annoyed to see them touring their constituencies rather than attending important meetings.

Africa
Macky Sall's push to lead UN sparks divisions within AU

Ethiopia
Addis Ababa steps up efforts to join the World Trade Organization

Sudan
Watan alliance wants say in Quintet discussions

Mozambique
Former Credit Suisse employees escape sanction in hidden debt affair

Sentenced in June 2025 to repay several million dollars each to the Russian bank VTBC, two former Credit Suisse colleagues will ultimately avoid this obligation. The two remaining co-defendants, including former finance minister Manuel Chang, will now shoulder the bill.

South Africa
Army's unreliable access to Island View fuel reserves poses security risks

Namibia
President's new oil bill to push ministries aside

Algeria
Major security delegation expected in France

Algiers and Paris have confirmed the resumption of institutional dialogue, for now focused on security cooperation. Although the atmosphere has warmed, there has not yet been a full return to normal.

Morocco
Led by Prince Moulay Rachid allies, NBI Ressources struggles to establish itself as a mining player

A newcomer to the extractive sector, NBI Ressources is launching copper and lead projects. To achieve this, it has constituted a board of directors made up of close associates of King Mohammed VI's younger brother, Prince Moulay Rachid.

Egypt
Gulf crisis mobilises spy chief Hassan Rachad

Morocco
Two French ministers expected in the kingdom to boost trade ties

Morocco
Under pressure, delivery giant Glovo nurtures relations with authorities