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The SNPC overhaul creates rifts among the ‘clans'

The tense situation within several public companies, including the state oil company, is fuelling vicious in-fighting within the regime.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2017

An ace up the sleeve for African states in trouble with their creditors?

Congo-B has invoked the ‘Sapin II' law to keep Mohsen Hojeija at bay. If the Court of Cassation upholds the petition, this legal device may be widely exploited.

Subscribers only 25.10.2017

Investors squeezed as the government grapples with the economic crisis

Companies operating in Congo-B are suffering from financial problems closely linked to the economic crisis the company has been going [...]

Subscribers only 13.10.2017

Turned down by the IMF, Sassou now has to contain the social unrest

Despite negotiating with Washington from late September to early October, the president has failed to finalise the ‘adjustment plan' urged on him by the IMF.

Subscribers only 11.10.2017

Bharti Airtel suffers a fresh setback

The Congolese businessman Daniel Mbere, who is the head of [...]

Subscribers only 11.10.2017

A resignation at Bharti Airtel

On 10 October, the Frenchman Christian de Faria announced he [...]

Subscribers only 11.10.2017

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IMF dissects SNPC's $900 million loan

The institution's Washington delegation, which has been in Brazzaville for the past two weeks, has taken a particular interest in a $914 million loan subscribed by Congo-B's state-run oil firm.

Subscribers only Energy 10.10.2017

Sarmin springs from potash and diamonds to bauxite

With a first presence in the country via its stake in Pan-African Diamonds (AMI 389), Sarmin Mining, which is headed [...]

Subscribers only Mining 03.10.2017

A highly risky venture for Sassou

The President has created a task force to take on the IMF experts

Subscribers only Politics 27.09.2017

Lucien Ebata's Eurobond dreams

Sassou Nguesso's new special adviser has been in top secret talks with Western banks. An exclusive!

Subscribers only 27.09.2017

SNPC pressed to pick out new front line-up

In dire financial straits, the state-run firm will soon have to rearrange its entire management team. The son's president will stay at the helm.

Subscribers only Energy 26.09.2017

Playtime is over for Sassou's would-be heirs!

Irritated by quarrels over his succession, the president is boosting his authority through targeted appointments in the army and security services.

Subscribers only Politics 13.09.2017

Fidele Dimou facing insuperable challenges

Fidele Dimou, who was the prefect of the southern département of Kouilou from 2006 to 2017, was appointed on 22 [...]

Subscribers only Politics 13.09.2017

SNPC puts traders under its spell

Desperately seeking a solution to its cash-flow problem, Congo-B's national company went knocking on Trafigura and Vitol's doors. Somehow, against all expectations, it has managed to convince several big oil traders to come on board.

Subscribers only Energy 12.09.2017

Orion Oil founder face to face with IMF

Trader Orion's boss Lucien Ebata, is part of a team of senior Congolese officials tasked with handling negotiations with the IMF.

Subscribers only Energy 12.09.2017

Strauss-Kahn and his aides draw up debt plan

Parnasse, the company owned by former International Monetary Fund (IMF) director general Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is trying to come up with [...]

Subscribers only 08.09.2017

How Sassou intends to sweeten the bitter pill

The president has appointed a government tasked with preparing for the austerity measures which the IMF is intending to impose

Subscribers only Politics 30.08.2017

Bharti Airtel forks out!

The Indian company is set to pay several million euros in compensation to the businessman Daniel Mbere.

Subscribers only 30.08.2017

SNPC's last resort journey to China

Having failed to secure a loan from Saudi Arabia, the Congolese oil company's management have turned to Beijing for help.

Subscribers only Energy 29.08.2017

Aime Emmanuel Yoka on charm offensive in Paris

Congolese Aime Emmanuel Yoka, chairman of the Federation des mines [...]

Subscribers only Mining 01.08.2017

The Sassou clan cleans up in the legislative elections

The low voter turnout has not prevented the dubious election of the president's children.

Subscribers only Politics 26.07.2017

Riyadh seeking to involve Sassou in its offensive against Doha

On 15 July, Denis Sassou-Nguesso received two high-ranking Saudi diplomats [...]

Subscribers only Politics 26.07.2017

So Brazzaville is broke? Riyadh rides to the rescue

A corporate jet arrived on Tuesday morning in Brazzaville with a Saudi delegation that included officials from the foreign ministry [...]

Subscribers only 20.07.2017

Conde and Deby's ultimatum to Faustin Touadera

Idriss Deby is still the boss in Bangui (WAN 756). Although he personally invited Faustin Archange Touadera to N'Djamena on [...]

Subscribers only Politics 12.07.2017

Christ Bonaventure, Sassou's man in Luanda

Christ Bonaventure Engobo, the 70-year-old deputy secretary general of the Conseil National de Securite (CNS, secret services) headed by Jean-Dominique [...]

Subscribers only Politics 12.07.2017

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Congo

The SNPC overhaul creates rifts among the ‘clans'

An ace up the sleeve for African states in trouble with their creditors?

Investors squeezed as the government grapples with the economic crisis

Turned down by the IMF, Sassou now has to contain the social unrest

Bharti Airtel suffers a fresh setback

A resignation at Bharti Airtel

Document
IMF dissects SNPC's $900 million loan

Sarmin springs from potash and diamonds to bauxite

A highly risky venture for Sassou

Lucien Ebata's Eurobond dreams

SNPC pressed to pick out new front line-up

Playtime is over for Sassou's would-be heirs!

Fidele Dimou facing insuperable challenges

SNPC puts traders under its spell

Orion Oil founder face to face with IMF

Strauss-Kahn and his aides draw up debt plan

How Sassou intends to sweeten the bitter pill

Bharti Airtel forks out!

SNPC's last resort journey to China

Aime Emmanuel Yoka on charm offensive in Paris

The Sassou clan cleans up in the legislative elections

Riyadh seeking to involve Sassou in its offensive against Doha

So Brazzaville is broke? Riyadh rides to the rescue

Conde and Deby's ultimatum to Faustin Touadera

Christ Bonaventure, Sassou's man in Luanda

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Congo

The SNPC overhaul creates rifts among the ‘clans'

An ace up the sleeve for African states in trouble with their creditors?

Investors squeezed as the government grapples with the economic crisis

Turned down by the IMF, Sassou now has to contain the social unrest

Bharti Airtel suffers a fresh setback

A resignation at Bharti Airtel

Document IMF dissects SNPC's $900 million loan

Sarmin springs from potash and diamonds to bauxite

A highly risky venture for Sassou

Lucien Ebata's Eurobond dreams

SNPC pressed to pick out new front line-up

Playtime is over for Sassou's would-be heirs!

Fidele Dimou facing insuperable challenges

SNPC puts traders under its spell

Orion Oil founder face to face with IMF

Strauss-Kahn and his aides draw up debt plan

How Sassou intends to sweeten the bitter pill

Bharti Airtel forks out!

SNPC's last resort journey to China

Aime Emmanuel Yoka on charm offensive in Paris

The Sassou clan cleans up in the legislative elections

Riyadh seeking to involve Sassou in its offensive against Doha

So Brazzaville is broke? Riyadh rides to the rescue

Conde and Deby's ultimatum to Faustin Touadera

Christ Bonaventure, Sassou's man in Luanda

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IMF dissects SNPC's $900 million loan