Earlier this week, for the first time in its history, the nature conservation NGO was unilaterally dismissed by a government. To justify his decision, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, in a confidential letter seen by Africa Intelligence, has highlighted numerous failings and made serious accusations.
The partial distribution of electricity produced by the Nachtigal power station and delays in network modernisation are putting the state under financial pressure. Backers and investors are watching the state of hydroelectric projects with concern.
The Swiss-Malian businessman, owner of SIMDCI, has secured a substantial contract for the renovation and expansion of public universities in Ivory Coast.
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Infrastructure The Société de Gestion des Stocks Pétroliers de Côte d'Ivoire (GESTOCI), an Ivorian public company responsible for the storage and distribution of petroleum products, is suffering the direct consequences of an outbreak of jihadist attacks in Mali.
The former UN coordinator in Kampala has risen through the ranks of the administration, where the president has appointed her as special envoy. Despite some criticism in diplomatic circles and civil society, the Ugandan head of state is counting on her to facilitate his relationship with Malabo.
Del Monte, the country's leading fruit producer, is losing ground due to the end of a lease and the sale of arable land.
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Several businesses belonging to the Karana community have been targeted by looting and arson. This violence is a reminder of the tensions facing these major economic players, who are regularly singled out during times of crisis.
The keenly-awaited 30 October meeting on the renewal of the United Nations mission in the disputed territory has sparked numerous, under-the-radar negotiations in the run-up to the event.
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Diplomacy The American transport giant has once again turned to the Public Affairs and Services agency and its director, Hatim Benjelloun, to set up in Morocco once more.
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