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Spotlight | South Africa
Ramaphosa's multi-pronged response to Omicron isolation

On a tour of West Africa, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out against a travel ban on his country following the detection there of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes Covid-19. © Twitter @CyrilRamaphosa

Many Western nations have closed their borders to travellers from southern Africa following the identification of the new coronavirus variant. Pretoria has since applied diplomatic pressure and launched a media counterattack, with the support of influential doctors and the WHO.

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The Continent

Africa, Germany
Berlin betting on Deutsche Qualität to convince African mine operators

Berlin and the German Mining Network are showcasing their state-of-the-art technology to win mining contracts and ensure the supply of strategically important minerals to Germany.

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Central Africa

Chad
Perenco's aggressive moves to dominate Chadian oil sector

The French family firm Perenco is trying to prevent competitors from entering the country, especially Savannah Energy.

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West Africa

Africa, United States
The long wait for US ambassadors in Africa

It has been nearly a year since US president Joe Biden took office, yet the Senate still has to accept the nomination of over 20 ambassadors on the African continent.

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Burkina Faso
AMEA and Sinohydro bring forgotten Zina solar plant back to life

Having already bought a 90% stake in the project from its original developer Cose banada's Windiga, UAE-based AMEA Power has awarded the construction of this 26.6MW solar power plant to China's Sinohydro, which has taken over from France's Bouygues.

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Ivory Coast
General Doumbia to track armed groups on northern border with Delair drones

Ivorian army Chief of Staff General Lassina Doumbia © Reuters

The Chief of Staff of the Ivorian armed forces has placed an order for four DT-26 surveillance drones to be delivered this week by French manufacturer Delair. These new intelligence resources are intended to prevent attacks by armed groups in the northern border regions.

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Sudan
With credibility damaged, Hamdok struggles to form government

Released from house arrest on 21 November, the Sudanese PM Abdalla Hamdok has been asked to form a new government. Yet the task is proving to be very complicated, as by agreeing to return to office alongside General Burhan, he has significantly undermined his political credentials.

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Southern Africa and islands

Madagascar
Ivato airport inauguration carefully crafted to reconcile president's office with Meridiam and ADP

Great care is being taken over the organisation of Ivato airport terminal's inauguration ceremony, which should end two years of hostilities between Madagascar's president and Ravinala consortium, a joint venture between France's Meridiam infrastructure fund and Groupe ADP.

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Mozambique
Superstar Mr. Bow furnishes Frelimo youth with jet set lifestyle

Singer Mr. Bow, real name Pedro Maiaze, has in recent months been investing heavily in luxury services for Maputo's rich crowd. This select group is mainly made up of the privileged youth of Frelimo, the party that has been in power since independence.

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North Africa

Algeria, Taiwan
Taipei strengthens its trade centre in Algeria, a Chinese stronghold

Susi Hsiao, director of the Taiwan Trade Center in Algiers, with Fethi Ammour, president of the Club des entrepreneurs et industriels de la Mitidja (CEIMI), on Sunday 28 November 2021. © Facebook CEIMI

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council has entrusted the management of its Algiers branch to Susi Hsiao, who was previously in charge of the Paris branch. However, Beijing packs a much heavier punch than Taipei in Algeria.

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Algeria, France, Sahel
Macron and Tebboune quietly mend their fences

The French president spoke at length with his Algerian counterpart in late November. The two leaders agreed to gradually ease the tensions between them over the next few months. Meanwhile Paris and Algiers have resumed discussions of the Sahel.

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Libya
Stephanie Williams picked to advise Guterres, but who will replace Kubis at UNSMIL?

Stephanie Williams, shortly to be appointed temporary UN special adviser for Libya. © Martial Trezzini/EPA

With UN Special Envoy for Libya Jan Kubis stepping down on 10 December, negotiations to find a successor are escalating in New York. Antonio Guterres has appointed Kubis' predecessor Stephanie Wiliams as his special adviser to take over in the meantime.

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