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Inner circle | Africa
How Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's networks steer DP World into Africa's ports

DP World chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in Hong Kong, China, on 8 October 2024. © Edmond So/Reuters

The chairman and CEO of the Emirati port giant has a knack for forging high-level contacts to secure concessions in Africa. With the backing of Dubai's ruling family, he relies on intermediaries with strong connections to those in power across the continent.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

Central Africa

Central African Republic
Trump sends his UN budget-slashing diplomat to Bangui

A former real estate businessman, Jeff Bartos was appointed the US representative for United Nations management and reform at the end of 2025.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

DRC
Gécamines ready to commercialise Sicomines' production

The Congolese state-owned mining company is set to launch a tender to sell a major portion of the minerals extracted by its joint venture with several Chinese partners.

Subscribers only Mining, Commodity traders

West Africa

Ghana, South Africa
Rand Refinery hesitating over golden opportunity in Accra

The continent's leading gold refinery has signed a partnership agreement with Ghana's Gold Coast Refinery, a subsidiary of Egypt's Euroget. However, the South African group fears that by collaborating with it, it will lose its industrial mining customers in Ghana.

Subscribers only Mining

West Africa
ECOWAS 50th birthday bash cancelled in Lomé

The regional organisation's anniversary summit, scheduled to take place in the Togolese capital in 2026, had sparked intense debate from the outset. It will not take place after all.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Egypt, Sudan
Burning issues on the agenda for talks between Cairo and Khartoum

Sudan's Foreign Affairs Minister Mohieddin Salem (left) and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Cairo, on 3 February 2026. © State Information Service

At their recent meeting, the Sudanese and Egyptian foreign ministers expressed their shared interest in the US offer to mediate on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. They also agreed to accelerate Cairo's ongoing projects in Sudan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Southern Africa and islands

Madagascar
Junta turns to ex-president Rajaonarimampianina's former circle

Following the coup, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has replaced several political leaders deemed too close to Andry Rajoelina. He's relying on figures who were in office between 2014 and 2018.

Subscribers only Politics

North Africa

Morocco
French bill on fertilisers raises concerns at OCP Group

Just adopted in committee by the National Assembly, the draft legislation tabled by MP Benoît Biteau seeks to ban fertilisers containing cadmium. Without naming it, the text targets the Moroccan phosphate giant, France's leading supplier.

Subscribers only Business

Morocco
Lobbyist Abdelmalek Alaoui joins Zniber family service

After a difficult financial period, the agricultural holding company run by Rita Zniber is seeking to restore its image among international investors. The appointment of the influential entrepreneur to its board of directors is intended to help achieve this.

Subscribers only Business

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