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Aerial view of Russia's Novorossiysk port, August 2023. © Planet Labs PBC via AFP

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Theia Trading takes over Russian oil products market in Africa as sanctions hit Demex

Russian trading companies are competing with each other to circumvent international sanctions in order to continue selling their products in Africa.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 15.04.2025

Ibrahim Traore at John Dramani Mahama's swearing-in ceremony, in Accra, Ghana, on 7 January 2025. © Francis Kokoroko/Reuters

Ibrahim Traoré back on terms with businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou

While relations between the two have been frosty over the last year, the junta's leader is quietly back in touch with his ex-paymaster. Yet the Ebomaf boss has still not set foot back in Ouagadougou.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 15.04.2025

The ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria, on 15 December 2024. © Marvellous Durowaiye/Reuters

ECOWAS plans its contentious 50th anniversary amid existential crisis

West African foreign affairs ministers will gather on 22 April in Accra to kick off the birthday celebrations. Yet the thorny questions surrounding the Alliance of Sahel States and the future presidency of the organisation will also be on the agenda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.04.2025

New pair of generals at Accra Initiative helm

A duo of Ghanaian generals recently took charge of the West African regional security organisation and have been tasked with revitalising it under the aegis of President Mahama.

Subscribers only Defence 08.04.2025

Apix Energy, Lukoil's new vehicle in Africa

Several Litasco employees have joined forces to form a new Dubai-based trading company, Apix Energy, which has set its sights on the African continent. However, management denies any link between the two structures.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 24.03.2025

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCMaman Marthe in the thick of UDPS crisis

Ivory CoastMacron and Ouattara speak during Eid

Burkina FasoIbrahim Traoré snubs Doha envoy

UgandaTweets by Museveni's son cause uproar within presidential family

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 03.04.2025

Spotlight
Sahelian juntas turn to Qatar to end their international exiles

Nigeria and Mali's leaders were not shy in asking for help to mend diplomatic fences when the Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs came to visit their countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.03.2025

Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, in Beirut, on 3 April 2023.

Inner circles
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

To support the country's war effort against jihadist groups, the head of Burkina Faso's junta relies on a new generation of businessmen whose rise he has encouraged. He is also maintaining relations with a number of old-timers from previous governments.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 21.03.2025

Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Niamey in July 2024.

New Sahel passports for Niger and Burkina Faso still need certification

The new Niger and Burkina Faso passports bearing the Alliance of Sahel States emblem are already in circulation, despite still needing international approval. Yet Mali says it is ready.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.03.2025

Sanctions-hit Dubai trader Coral Energy reinvents itself again

After an initial name change to 2Rivers, oil trader Coral Energy has transferred its activities to a new entity, Safira Global Trading. Coral Energy was sanctioned in December for selling Russian oil below the floor price.

Subscribers only Energy 18.02.2025

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

Christel Bories had lofty ambitions for Africa when she took the Eramet helm in 2017. Yet she achieved few of them, and the French mining group is being challenged on its Gabonese and Senegalese sites.

Subscribers only Mining 03.02.2025

The CEO of the Eramet Group, Christel Bories, in Argentina, in July 2024.

Junta increases pressure on ex-president Compaoré's clan

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is increasing his attacks on the close associates of François Compaoré, the younger brother of the former president. This is beginning to affect the economic empire built by his stepmother, Alizéta Ouédraogo.

Subscribers only Business 31.01.2025

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

It is shaping up to be a decisive year for the British junior, which is set to sell off various assets to reduce its substantial debts.

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2025

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

He will be presenting France's vision for its future military presence in Africa to the British government.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.01.2025

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West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

West African Economic and Monetary Union heads of state are due to meet on 14 December to discuss the financial woes of the French-speaking economic organisation, which is burdened by a dearth of foreign currency, difficulties in borrowing on the markets and major unpaid debts.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 13.12.2024

The Ivorian leader and current WAEMU president Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on 5 December 2022.

Spotlight
The secrets behind the Abidjan-Ouagadougou prisoner exchange

Africa Intelligence has details of the behind-the-scenes talks that led to an unprecedented agreement between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso for the exchange of prisoners in late November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.12.2024

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (right) welcomes Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé to Abidjan, 28 January 2019.

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Jean-Marie Bockel submitted a report to the French president on 25 November.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 28.11.2024

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ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

The heads of state of the West African regional organisation will meet next month in Abuja. The main issue at their summit will be the ratification of the withdrawal from ECOWAS of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which are all now run by military juntas.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.11.2024

ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray in Abuja, on 24 February 2024.

Spotlight
Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

African governments have been slow in releasing the funds promised for the future African hydrocarbon bank. The project, led by Nigeria's Omar Farouk Ibrahim, is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2025, but only a portion of the financing it needs has been raised.

Subscribers only Energy 19.11.2024

Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization, in Cairo, on 14 February 2022.

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Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Burkina Faso

Spotlight
Theia Trading takes over Russian oil products market in Africa as sanctions hit Demex

Ibrahim Traoré back on terms with businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou

ECOWAS plans its contentious 50th anniversary amid existential crisis

New pair of generals at Accra Initiative helm

Apix Energy, Lukoil's new vehicle in Africa

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

DRCMaman Marthe in the thick of UDPS crisis

Ivory CoastMacron and Ouattara speak during Eid

Burkina FasoIbrahim Traoré snubs Doha envoy

UgandaTweets by Museveni's son cause uproar within presidential family

Spotlight
Sahelian juntas turn to Qatar to end their international exiles

Inner circles
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

New Sahel passports for Niger and Burkina Faso still need certification

Sanctions-hit Dubai trader Coral Energy reinvents itself again

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

Junta increases pressure on ex-president Compaoré's clan

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

Spotlight
West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Spotlight
The secrets behind the Abidjan-Ouagadougou prisoner exchange

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Spotlight
ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Spotlight
Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

Ibrahim Traoré grapples with diaspora

YARIS marine surveillance platform delivery delayed

National gold refinery construction at a standstill

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Behind Ibrahim Traoré's break with paymaster Mahamadou Bonkoungou

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Macron tackles final decisions on military presence in Africa

Liz Aviation provides an aircraft for Togolese armed forces

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Nigeria The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

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Burkina Faso

Spotlight Theia Trading takes over Russian oil products market in Africa as sanctions hit Demex

Ibrahim Traoré back on terms with businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou

ECOWAS plans its contentious 50th anniversary amid existential crisis

New pair of generals at Accra Initiative helm

Apix Energy, Lukoil's new vehicle in Africa

Palace Intrigues Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

DRCMaman Marthe in the thick of UDPS crisis

Ivory CoastMacron and Ouattara speak during Eid

Burkina FasoIbrahim Traoré snubs Doha envoy

UgandaTweets by Museveni's son cause uproar within presidential family

Spotlight Sahelian juntas turn to Qatar to end their international exiles

Inner circles Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

New Sahel passports for Niger and Burkina Faso still need certification

Sanctions-hit Dubai trader Coral Energy reinvents itself again

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

Junta increases pressure on ex-president Compaoré's clan

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

Spotlight West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Spotlight The secrets behind the Abidjan-Ouagadougou prisoner exchange

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Spotlight ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Spotlight Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

Ibrahim Traoré grapples with diaspora

YARIS marine surveillance platform delivery delayed

National gold refinery construction at a standstill

Spotlight Behind Ibrahim Traoré's break with paymaster Mahamadou Bonkoungou

Spotlight Macron tackles final decisions on military presence in Africa

Liz Aviation provides an aircraft for Togolese armed forces

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Spotlight
Theia Trading takes over Russian oil products market in Africa as sanctions hit Demex

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

Spotlight
Sahelian juntas turn to Qatar to end their international exiles

Inner circles
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

Spotlight
West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Spotlight
The secrets behind the Abidjan-Ouagadougou prisoner exchange

Spotlight
ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Spotlight
Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

Spotlight
Behind Ibrahim Traoré's break with paymaster Mahamadou Bonkoungou

Spotlight
Macron tackles final decisions on military presence in Africa