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In Focus | Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Photomontage - Illustration: Julien Pacaud © B. Larsson Rosvall/TT News Agency/AFP; N. Economou/NurPhoto/AFP; F. Senna/AFP

Executives from the Swiss group were decorated with the Gabonese Medal of Merit for financing GOC's preemption of six oil blocks. While the operation was presented as beyond reproach, in reality the situation was more nuanced.

Subscribers only Energy

Central Africa

Central African Republic
Faustin-Archange Touadéra reluctant to visit Moscow

Faustin-Archange Touadéra arriving in Saint Petersburg, for the 2nd Russia-Africa summit, 26 July 2023. © Stanislav Krasilnikov / Tass Host Photo Agency / AFP

The head of state is eagerly awaited by Vladimir Putin's administration, which is keen to have him sign his contract with Africa Corps. For several months now, Russia has been trying to force Bangui to formalise the transfer of Wagner's forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics, Diplomacy

DRC
ERG issue hangs over Félix Tshisekedi's visit to Kazakhstan

The Congolese head of state's trip to Astana will be marked by the signing of a settlement agreement intended to put an end to the long-running dispute with mining operator Eurasian Resources Group, in which the Kazakh state is a shareholder.

Subscribers only Mining

West Africa

Nigeria
TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Announced with great fanfare, the acquisition of two new exploration licences by the French oil major, in partnership with Sapetro, remains subject to a possible appeal of a decision made in June 2025. The former owner of the blocks in question is contesting the sale.

Subscribers only Energy

Ivory Coast
Blaise Compaoré's daughter takes up farming

Djamila Compaoré has set her sights on the lands of her maternal grandfather, Jean Kourouma Terrasson de Fougères, in the Tiassalé region.

Subscribers only Commodity traders

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Despite signing new international partnerships, the Kenya Space Agency must scale back its ambitions. Fundamental texts on Kenyan space policy will need to be amended.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics

Ethiopia
Getachew Reda goes on the offensive for Wolkait

A camp for Tigrean displaced people on the outskirts of the city of Mekelle, Ethiopia, 2024. © Ed Ram / Getty Images / AFP

The now-opponent of the TPLF has been commissioned by Addis Ababa to improve Ethiopia's relations with the Amhara administration, which controls Wolkait, western Tigray's strategic zone.

Subscribers only Politics

Southern Africa and islands

Mozambique
Minister Sengo now presidency's sole point of contact for oil majors

Ricardo Sengo, minister to the presidency for civil matters, has become the sole point of contact for the French and American oil majors, following the withdrawal of João Osvaldo Moisés Machatine.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics

North Africa

Tunisia
New international legal actions brought against authorities for violation of migrants' rights

Several proceedings aimed at holding the Tunisian state accountable before international courts have been initiated in recent months by a former minister and a lawyer.

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