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Ghana

CNOOC and Boru bid high for Oxy-Anadarko assets to force out their rivals

The Chinese major CNOOC has put in a substantial offer to acquire Occidental Petroleum's 30,000 barrels a day in Ghana, but it is not the only firm in the running.

Subscribers only Energy 12.10.2020

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

Under pressure from the FATF, west African governments are trying to improve the performance of their financial intelligence services.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 12.10.2020

Naguib Sawiris draws double dividends from Golden Star gold mine sale

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris.© Philippe Juste/Le Progrès/PhotoPQR

Subscribers only Mining 08.10.2020

WAPP hopes to tap into Saint-Paul River's hydropower

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) has selected French engineering specialist Artelia to conduct a series of studies for its hydroelectric power project on the Saint Paul River in Liberia.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 08.10.2020

Avisa Partners prepares Macky Sall's next Dakar International Forum on Security in Africa

Senegalese President Macky Sall at an African Peace and Security Forum in Dakar.© Aliou Mbaye/Panapress/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.10.2020

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Umaro Sissoco Embalo was the only foreign head of state to attend the inauguration of Mali's transitional president Bah N'Daw on 25 September. Embalo is trying to strengthen his relationship with Bamako - with Malian businessman Aliou Boubacar Diallo's help.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.10.2020

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

Retired general Hughes Delort-Laval has joined cement giant Vicat's Africa office to second director general Yves Keller, who has headed the Dakar-based office since 2013.

Subscribers only Business 29.09.2020

SEC moves against Asante Berko after negotiations fail to resolve Aksa Energi commissions affair

Discussions between the SEC and the lawyer for Asante Berko, a Ghanaian former Goldman Sachs banker charged with FCPA violations, failed to reach an amicable agreement. Five months after filing a complaint, the US financial watchdog now wants to speed things up.

Subscribers only Energy 22.09.2020

The government orders more fertilisers ahead of the presidential elections

Unlike other African countries, which are reducing the volume of fertilisers they are ordering for 2021 in response to the Covid-19 crisis, Ghana plans to increase its fertiliser imports. It wants to avoid food shortages but also to avoid problems for President Nana Akufo-Addo as he prepares to run for a fresh term in December.

Subscribers only Mining 16.09.2020

Macau's Chow dynasty plans to reduce spending on its giant Cape Verde casino project

The Covid pandemic has forced Macau Legend, the casino group headed by Macau business magnate David Chow and his family, to reduce the scale of its development plans in West Africa.

Subscribers only Business 07.09.2020

Monaco Resources converts auditor into CFO to boost finance repute

Monaco Resources has asked one of its auditors from Baker Tilly to become its first ever group CFO.

Subscribers only Business 04.09.2020

Anadarko assets: Oxy courted by majors, traders and bold juniors

There are many contenders vying for Anadarko's former African portfolio but Occidental Petroleum, the company who took control of the assets last year, is keeping a tight lid on any information about the candidates.

Subscribers only Energy 02.09.2020

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François Gontier lands infra-red binoculars contract despite opposition from parliament and procurement authority

Despite a highly critical report from the Ghanaian parliament, businessman François Gontier has succeeded in winning a $22m contract for infra-red binoculars from the Ghanaian armed forces. At the same time, however, he needs to respond to several summonses from the French judiciary.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 26.08.2020

In Focus
Turkey woos Issoufou, lands big security deal

After eight years of coaxing, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has concluded a major military and economic agreement with Niger - to France's great chagrin.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 24.08.2020

Turkish Ambassador to Niger Mustafa Türker Ari with President Mahamadou Issoufou, in February 2020.

Previously convicted for aluminium foundry mismanagement, Monaco Resources co-founder now has eye on Alteo refinery

Among the potential buyers for the Alteo alumina refinery in Marseilles, currently in administration, is Monaco Resources, whose founder Axel Fischer was previously convicted in Germany for mismanagement of an aluminium factory.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 20.08.2020

Antonio Guterres chooses new United Nations "West Africa" boss

The United Nations Department of Political Affairs has found a successor to fill the shoes of the current head of UNOWAS, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, ahead of his imminent departure.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.08.2020

Ghanaian diplomat Mohamed Ibn Chambas, head the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS.

Covid holds up SEC lawsuit against Asante Berko over alleged kickbacks from Turkey's Aksa Energi

Restrictions imposed on account of Covid-19 have prevented the regulator of the US securities industry from serving Asante Berko himself with a summons. However, the SEC is dealing directly with the American lawyer of the ex-Goldman Sachs banker, who stands accused of breaching the FCPA.

Subscribers only Energy 18.08.2020

Apogee-SSU to continue training west African pilots

The US Department of State has renewed the contract of the American service provider Apogee-SSU Joint Venture to train the Cessna C-208B crews of the Cameroonian, Nigerien and Chadian air forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 18.08.2020

In Focus
Blacklisted by Facebook, Lotfi Bel Hadj becomes Togo's official publicist

After having had the spotlight turned on his confidential online political marketing activities by American think-tank Atlantic Council last month, Franco-Tunisian communications adviser Lotfi Bel Hadj has already moved on. Last month, he signed PR and lobbying contracts with the Togolese presidency.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 27.07.2020

Franco-Tunisian publicist Lotfi Bel Hadj.

Aker Energy hits jackpot on Pecan field tax and operating deal

Norway's Aker Energy has succeeded in getting the Ghanaian government to agree to its conditions on the DWT-CTP block despite opposition from state-owned GNPC.

Subscribers only Energy 23.07.2020

Embalo makes energetic start on his 12 diplomatic labours

Guinea-Bissau's new president is making overtures to Turkey and the Emirates but is also looking to mend his relations with Portugal... and even play the role of mediator in Libya.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.07.2020

The President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

Jim Chu seeks Africa's next top investor with The Nest

For the launch of the French version of his reality TV/start-up incubator, The Nest, US entrepreneur Jim Chu has enticed a line-up of leading finance whizzes to attend. Guest stars were former Beninese prime minister Lionel Zinsou and Reckya Madougouto, special advisor to the Togolese president.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 15.07.2020

Reckya Madougou and Lionel Zinsou during The Nest aired on 8 July.

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Ghana

CNOOC and Boru bid high for Oxy-Anadarko assets to force out their rivals

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

Naguib Sawiris draws double dividends from Golden Star gold mine sale

WAPP hopes to tap into Saint-Paul River's hydropower

Avisa Partners prepares Macky Sall's next Dakar International Forum on Security in Africa

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

SEC moves against Asante Berko after negotiations fail to resolve Aksa Energi commissions affair

The government orders more fertilisers ahead of the presidential elections

Macau's Chow dynasty plans to reduce spending on its giant Cape Verde casino project

Monaco Resources converts auditor into CFO to boost finance repute

Anadarko assets: Oxy courted by majors, traders and bold juniors

Document
François Gontier lands infra-red binoculars contract despite opposition from parliament and procurement authority

In Focus
Turkey woos Issoufou, lands big security deal

Previously convicted for aluminium foundry mismanagement, Monaco Resources co-founder now has eye on Alteo refinery

Antonio Guterres chooses new United Nations "West Africa" boss

Covid holds up SEC lawsuit against Asante Berko over alleged kickbacks from Turkey's Aksa Energi

Apogee-SSU to continue training west African pilots

In Focus
Blacklisted by Facebook, Lotfi Bel Hadj becomes Togo's official publicist

Aker Energy hits jackpot on Pecan field tax and operating deal

Embalo makes energetic start on his 12 diplomatic labours

Jim Chu seeks Africa's next top investor with The Nest

Spotlight
After Total's withdrawal, Glencore and Vitol come running for what's left of Anadarko

Robert Bourgi surfs on Macron's second wind

China's Shandong aims to take on Barrick, Newmont and AngloGold

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Ghana

CNOOC and Boru bid high for Oxy-Anadarko assets to force out their rivals

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

Naguib Sawiris draws double dividends from Golden Star gold mine sale

WAPP hopes to tap into Saint-Paul River's hydropower

Avisa Partners prepares Macky Sall's next Dakar International Forum on Security in Africa

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

SEC moves against Asante Berko after negotiations fail to resolve Aksa Energi commissions affair

The government orders more fertilisers ahead of the presidential elections

Macau's Chow dynasty plans to reduce spending on its giant Cape Verde casino project

Monaco Resources converts auditor into CFO to boost finance repute

Anadarko assets: Oxy courted by majors, traders and bold juniors

Document François Gontier lands infra-red binoculars contract despite opposition from parliament and procurement authority

In Focus Turkey woos Issoufou, lands big security deal

Previously convicted for aluminium foundry mismanagement, Monaco Resources co-founder now has eye on Alteo refinery

Antonio Guterres chooses new United Nations "West Africa" boss

Covid holds up SEC lawsuit against Asante Berko over alleged kickbacks from Turkey's Aksa Energi

Apogee-SSU to continue training west African pilots

In Focus Blacklisted by Facebook, Lotfi Bel Hadj becomes Togo's official publicist

Aker Energy hits jackpot on Pecan field tax and operating deal

Embalo makes energetic start on his 12 diplomatic labours

Jim Chu seeks Africa's next top investor with The Nest

Spotlight After Total's withdrawal, Glencore and Vitol come running for what's left of Anadarko

Robert Bourgi surfs on Macron's second wind

China's Shandong aims to take on Barrick, Newmont and AngloGold

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Document
François Gontier lands infra-red binoculars contract despite opposition from parliament and procurement authority

In Focus
Turkey woos Issoufou, lands big security deal

In Focus
Blacklisted by Facebook, Lotfi Bel Hadj becomes Togo's official publicist

Spotlight
After Total's withdrawal, Glencore and Vitol come running for what's left of Anadarko