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Spotlight | Africa, Qatar
Africa seeks to wrest control of GECF, the 'OPEC of gas'

Not everyone within the Doha-based Gas Exporting Countries Forum is happy with the pressure group's results, especially its African member states, who are now considering a run for the top seat.

Subscribers only Energy

The Continent

Africa
Tullow takes out emergency $1.8bn loan to avert catastrophe

The ailing British junior has gone into survival mode to ensure it doesn't default or pierce its debt ceiling.

Subscribers only Energy

Central Africa

DRC
Congo nationality debate raises fresh questions about Moïse Katumbi's 'Italian' origins

A proposal from former presidential candidate Noël Tshiani to allow only candidates with a Congolese father and mother to run for president has caused a public outcry in the DRC. It has also brought an angry reaction from the new party of former Katangan goveror Moïse Katumbi, who is thought to be part-Italian.

Subscribers only Politics

West Africa

Togo
Govt delegation goes defence shopping in the Emirates and Turkey

Just as a Togolese army delegation meets Emirati defence industry contractors, foreign minister Robert Dussey and his team are working to strengthen relations between Togo and Turkey, with economic and security benefits in mind.

Subscribers only Defence, Business

Ivory Coast
French economy minister helps Razel and Sogea prevail against Ebomaf in key road upgrade battle

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire stands with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Prime Minister Patrick Achi during his visit to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on April 30, 2021. © Luc Gnaco/Reuters

Bruno Le Maire went to Ivory Coast last month to bang the drum for French business. His trip sped up the attribution of a vast contract to improve the road between Abidjan and San Pedro, the world's busiest cocoa port.

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France, Sahel
Mali and operation Barkhane to dominate French defence council talks

On 9 June, Emmanuel Macron will host a small defence council at the Elysée Palace to discuss France's military cooperation with Mali.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Sudan
Sun Peak Metals, blocked by Tigray conflict, targets Sudan mineral resources

The Canadian junior is unable to explore its gold, copper and zinc project in northern Ethiopia because of the conflict there. Its boss recently met with mining authorities in neighbouring Sudan, which is riding high after the lifting of US sanctions and good news from the recent Paris conference on African economies.

Subscribers only Mining

Tanzania
Football boss saves face with Bakhresa broadcast deal

Wallace Karia's broadcasting deal with the Bakhresa Group will redistribute rights to local clubs and should thus ease the clubs' criticism of the football federation.

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Rwanda
New financial hub still wooing investors despite launch delay

Rwanda Finance, the state entity behind Kigali's new financial centre, is ramping up efforts to convince investors to settle in Rwanda. Even though the official launch was postponed again, the agency has been setting up bilateral meetings.

Subscribers only Finance, Business

Ethiopia
Paris boosts new naval force with two Sillinger speedboats

France is equipping the Ethiopian navy with two Sillinger boats in a bid to capture a share of the market for its shipyards. Ethiopia does not have an access to the sea, but it hopes to house its fleet in a port in Eritrea or Djibouti.

Subscribers only Defence, Business

France, Rwanda
Nicolas Sarkozy's discreet role in Kigali-Paris rapprochement

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (left) with Rwandan head of state Paul Kagame during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. © Dmitry Astakhov/Sputnik/GOVE/EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

The former French president played no direct part in the process of normalising relations between France and Rwanda, which was finalised by Emmanuel Macron at the end of May. He nevertheless acted as a knowledgeable and consulted "observer" throughout the negotiation process.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Southern Africa and islands

Brazil, South Africa
Bolsonaro, to appease evangelists, wants former Rio mayor as Pretoria ambassador

Brazilian President Jaír Bolsonaro (left) with former Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella in December 2020. © Marcos Correa/PR/Handout/Latin America News Agency

Brazil has proposed Marcelo Crivella, ex-mayor of Rio and a leading figure in the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, for the post of ambassador to South Africa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Mozambique
Maputo finalises Cabo Delgado wish list

After an encouraging trip to Paris, President Filipe Nyusi is hoping French and Portuguese leaders will supply military vehicles.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy

North Africa

Tunisia
Turkey's Hattusa eyes El Khbayet spa town project after Austrian investor bows out

The Austrian businessman Gerhard Weiser, who planned to build a gigantic hydrotherapy centre in El Khbayet, in the stronghold of Ennahda boss Rached Ghannouchi, has thrown in the towel. Turkish firm Hattusa is working to take over the project, with the help of development minister Ali Kooli.

Subscribers only Business

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