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Ivory Coast

New lease of life for Marc Sendanki, discreet ex-middleman for Gunvor in West Africa

These days, Marc Honda Sendanki is giving the Russian firm Litasco the benefit of his extensive networks in the region.

Subscribers only Energy 12.10.2020

Ouattara U-turns in mid-campaign to award airport contract to Bouygues

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 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

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

Former French Ambassador to Ivory Coast Gilles Huberson. © Expertise France

Gilles Huberson returns to Abidjan to say goodbye following recall to Paris

The former French ambassador, who is under investigation by the French foreign ministry, has been back in Abidjan for the last three days. He is schedule to meet with Alassane Ouattara and be awarded the Cross of Commander of the National Order of the Ivory Coast.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.10.2020

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is determined to run for a third term. © Reuters/FW1F/Alison Williams

Ouattara's bid for third term deepens his diplomatic isolation

The Ivorian president's unshakable determination to run for re-election on 31 October is increasingly irking the international community. At the same time, several West African states are unhappy over the treatment of the former head of state Laurent Gbagbo.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.10.2020

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

The annual forum on peace and security in Africa, which serves as a showcase for Senegalese diplomacy, is now set to take place in May with a new team in charge of its organisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.10.2020

Senegalese President Macky Sall at an African Peace and Security Forum in Dakar.

US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

It will be the first time the PSC trains the Ivorian contingent of the UN peacekeeping mission.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 05.10.2020

Minusma peacekeepers in a mine clearance operation in the Mopti region.

Alassane II pushing for Ouattara III

Determined to run for president on 31 October, Alassane Ouattara has already been dishing out ministry portfolios for his future third term.

Subscribers only Politics 02.10.2020

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

Audited by IMF, Conseil Café Cacao suddenly becomes virtuous

This summer, the International Monetary Fund conducted an audit of the cocoa sector. The upshot is that the Conseil Café Cacao has severed all ties with those close to power who have not settled outstanding debts from previous cocoa harvests.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 01.10.2020

Nigeria's Sahara Energy strengthens its hold over Ivorian gas sector

Lagos company Sahara Energy, which has just been given approval to build a butane storage tank, plans to become a key player in the gas storage business thanks to its strong support network in Ivory Coast.

Subscribers only Energy 29.09.2020

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

Alassane Ouattara awaits Pope Francois' crucial choice for Ivory Coast's next cardinal

The Ivorian president has come in for criticism from Cardinal Jean-Pierre Kutwa for deciding to run for a third term in office. With Kutwa due to retire as cardinal next year, Ouattara is worrying that Pope Françis may name an even more outspoken prelate in his place.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.09.2020

Alassane Ouattara and Apostolic Nuncio Paolo Borgia during the unveiling ceremony of the commemorative stamp of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ivory Coast and the Vatican.

French banks lose out on cocoa business

The Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) is no longer holding its revenues with the Ivorian branches of French banks, preferring instead to use African establishments as a matter of course.

Subscribers only Finance, Commodity traders, Business 24.09.2020

Jean-Yves Le Drian replaces Gilles Huberson at French embassy in Abidjan

Following Gilles Huberson's sudden recall to Paris last week, the French foreign ministry has moved quickly to appoint a successor.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.09.2020

Turkey's Barer does well out of Ouattara's security kit procurement fever

Anticipating a rocky presidential election, Ivorian security forces are making numerous equipment orders, sparking intense competition among suppiers. Backed by Qatar and already well established in Chad, Sudan and Nigeria, Turkey's Barer is positioning itself to take a bite out of the Ivorian market.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 23.09.2020

French ambassador Gilles Huberson recalled to Paris

With the presidential campaign in full swing in Abidjan and Paris juggling a wait-and-see attitude with muted disapproval of Alassane Ouattara's desire to run for re-election, the French foreign ministry has quietly recalled its ambassador Gilles Huberson for "administrative reasons".

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.09.2020

Ouattara campaigns on cocoa price in Akan country

In his efforts to secure his re-election, the Ivorian president, who is due in Yamoussoukro next month, hopes to win over the Akan people, who are traditionally more inclined to vote for his rival Henri Konan Bédié, by subsidising the price of cocoa beans, the main crop in Akan counties.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Politics 17.09.2020

Presidential election: Adama Bictogo, the real driver of Alassane Ouattara's campaign

While the role of Alassane Ouattara's presidential campaign manager should be officially awarded to Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, behind the scenes it is the executive director of the presidential party, Adama Bictogo, who will be behind the steering wheel.

Subscribers only Politics 15.09.2020

To Ouattara's great dismay, ENI reconsiders plans on eve of presidential election

The Italian major ENI has, as we understand, sent the Ivorian authorities a transfer deed for the sale of 36% of its stake offshore in block CI-101 that it had bought from trading house Vitol in 2017.

Subscribers only Energy 15.09.2020

Death of Mamadi Diané leaves a gap in Ouattara's relations with Nigeria

President Ouattara's former foreign policy adviser Mamadi Diané, who died at the end of August, was the Ivorian main contact man for many Nigerian businessmen. He also proved his worth as a guarantor of smooth diplomatic relations with Nigerian presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.09.2020

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Ivory Coast

New lease of life for Marc Sendanki, discreet ex-middleman for Gunvor in West Africa

Ouattara U-turns in mid-campaign to award airport contract to Bouygues

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

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

Gilles Huberson returns to Abidjan to say goodbye following recall to Paris

Ouattara's bid for third term deepens his diplomatic isolation

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

US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

Alassane II pushing for Ouattara III

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Audited by IMF, Conseil Café Cacao suddenly becomes virtuous

Nigeria's Sahara Energy strengthens its hold over Ivorian gas sector

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

Alassane Ouattara awaits Pope Francois' crucial choice for Ivory Coast's next cardinal

French banks lose out on cocoa business

Jean-Yves Le Drian replaces Gilles Huberson at French embassy in Abidjan

Turkey's Barer does well out of Ouattara's security kit procurement fever

French ambassador Gilles Huberson recalled to Paris

Ouattara campaigns on cocoa price in Akan country

Presidential election: Adama Bictogo, the real driver of Alassane Ouattara's campaign

To Ouattara's great dismay, ENI reconsiders plans on eve of presidential election

Death of Mamadi Diané leaves a gap in Ouattara's relations with Nigeria

Presidential election: João Lourenço offers Ouattara close protection help

Spain's Elecnor sets up shop in Abidjan

The long road to Hamed Bakayoko's re-election as freemason-in-chief

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Ivory Coast

New lease of life for Marc Sendanki, discreet ex-middleman for Gunvor in West Africa

Ouattara U-turns in mid-campaign to award airport contract to Bouygues

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

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

Gilles Huberson returns to Abidjan to say goodbye following recall to Paris

Ouattara's bid for third term deepens his diplomatic isolation

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

US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

Alassane II pushing for Ouattara III

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Audited by IMF, Conseil Café Cacao suddenly becomes virtuous

Nigeria's Sahara Energy strengthens its hold over Ivorian gas sector

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

Alassane Ouattara awaits Pope Francois' crucial choice for Ivory Coast's next cardinal

French banks lose out on cocoa business

Jean-Yves Le Drian replaces Gilles Huberson at French embassy in Abidjan

Turkey's Barer does well out of Ouattara's security kit procurement fever

French ambassador Gilles Huberson recalled to Paris

Ouattara campaigns on cocoa price in Akan country

Presidential election: Adama Bictogo, the real driver of Alassane Ouattara's campaign

To Ouattara's great dismay, ENI reconsiders plans on eve of presidential election

Death of Mamadi Diané leaves a gap in Ouattara's relations with Nigeria

Presidential election: João Lourenço offers Ouattara close protection help

Spain's Elecnor sets up shop in Abidjan

The long road to Hamed Bakayoko's re-election as freemason-in-chief

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