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Madagascar

West hits back against the ACD

Incensed by the governmental project to implement the Advanced Cargo Declaration (ACD) by ATPMS (ION 1446), Western representations in Antananarivo [...]

Subscribers only 20.03.2017

ENI tries studious approach to top new licencing round

Italian major ENI is already in the starting blocks for the licencing round that the Malagasy state hopes to launch [...]

Subscribers only Energy 14.03.2017

CB World finally gets state approval to operate on Belo profond

After a long wait, the Malagasy government has finally approved [...]

Subscribers only Energy 14.03.2017

Spotlight
Erdogan's secret plan for Madagascar

A trip to Madagascar by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the end of January gave rise to a tightening of ties between the two countries. The Indian Ocean Newsletter has taken a close look at certain aspects that remain [...]

Subscribers only Politics 10.03.2017

West plotting sanctions concerning ACD

Diplomats representing foreign countries in Madagascar remain up in arms about the introduction of an Advanced Cargo Declaration (ACD) by [...]

Subscribers only Business 10.03.2017

Alain Tehindrazanarivelo, new envoy to Addis

The government has named neurologist Alain Djacoba Tehindrazanarivelo as the country’s new ambassador to Addis Ababa. His letters of credit [...]

Subscribers only 10.03.2017

New start for Franco-Malagasy communities cooperation

After a hiatus lasting over 10 years, the Assises de [...]

Subscribers only Politics 10.03.2017

How the US embassy plans to fight ACD contract

The US Embassy in Antananarivo has long been strongly opposed to the ATPMS company implementing the Advanced Cargo Declaration (ACD) [...]

Subscribers only Business 24.02.2017

Belgian consultant identifies future hydro projects

The World Bank has despatched another consultant to help Jirama, [...]

Subscribers only Business 24.02.2017

Antsirabe’s Arotel set to rise from the ashes

After two years of fitful rehabilitation, the Arotel hotel-restaurant located [...]

Subscribers only Business 24.02.2017

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Minister Zafilahy determined to showcase his country’s potential

Ordered late last year by Madagascar’s mines and oil minister Ying Vah Zafilahy to revive a plan to change mining legislation, the director-general for mines at the ministry, Pamphile Rakotoarimanana has a real challenge on his hands: namely to increase [.

Subscribers only Mining 21.02.2017

Gunsynd fund invests in African oil through Oyster

In late January, the British investment company Gunsynd made its [...]

Subscribers only Energy 14.02.2017

In his battle against Gulen, Erdogan cries in the wilderness

As with every trip to Africa (see here), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called during his stay in Madagascar from [...]

Subscribers only Politics 10.02.2017

The discreet lobbying by ATPMS for Toamasina port

ATPMS, which specializes in Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD), is relaunching its lobbying efforts with the Malagasy authorities to implement the [...]

Subscribers only Business 10.02.2017

Brasseries Star doubles down as competition hots up

As a rival brewer makes aggressive moves Brasseries Star formulates a strategy of counter-attack.

Subscribers only Business 10.02.2017

The president gives Leon Rajaobelina a second job

By appointing Leon Rajaobelina as head of the new Organisme [...]

Subscribers only Politics 10.02.2017

Esokia buys up a strategic partner

Esokia, a digital services production company based on the island [...]

Subscribers only Business 10.02.2017

Ministry wants to show how well mining reforms are working

During the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape [...]

Subscribers only Mining 07.02.2017

Madagascar Oil fights for survival with local distributors

The American explorer Madagascar Oil has yet to succeed in selling off its stocks of 160,000 barrels of heavy oil [...]

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2017

Two of president's pals get key jobs at Jirama

International donors had been calling for months for the bosses of the national power utility Jirama to be replaced. On [...]

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2017

ENI and BP cast a discreet eye on Belo Profond

The government still hasn’t given its agreement to the entry [...]

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2017

VSA Capital pulls off its first job for Oyster Oil

Retained last June by an explorer in Madagascar, Oyster Oil [...]

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2017

Race is on for supply of biometric passports

We understand that around a dozen companies have put in bids in response to the public security ministry’s international call [...]

Subscribers only Business 27.01.2017

Madagascar Oil falls out with state oil and water utility

Madagascar Oil is determined to get shot of its fuel supplies and is discreetly lobbying the government to challenge a decision made by Jirama.

Subscribers only Business 27.01.2017

Turkish companies set their sights on Madagascar

On the occasion of the visit to Madagascar by Turkish [...]

Subscribers only Business 27.01.2017

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DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

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

Madagascar

West hits back against the ACD

ENI tries studious approach to top new licencing round

CB World finally gets state approval to operate on Belo profond

Spotlight
Erdogan's secret plan for Madagascar

West plotting sanctions concerning ACD

Alain Tehindrazanarivelo, new envoy to Addis

New start for Franco-Malagasy communities cooperation

How the US embassy plans to fight ACD contract

Belgian consultant identifies future hydro projects

Antsirabe’s Arotel set to rise from the ashes

Spotlight
Minister Zafilahy determined to showcase his country’s potential

Gunsynd fund invests in African oil through Oyster

In his battle against Gulen, Erdogan cries in the wilderness

The discreet lobbying by ATPMS for Toamasina port

Brasseries Star doubles down as competition hots up

The president gives Leon Rajaobelina a second job

Esokia buys up a strategic partner

Ministry wants to show how well mining reforms are working

Madagascar Oil fights for survival with local distributors

Two of president's pals get key jobs at Jirama

ENI and BP cast a discreet eye on Belo Profond

VSA Capital pulls off its first job for Oyster Oil

Race is on for supply of biometric passports

Madagascar Oil falls out with state oil and water utility

Turkish companies set their sights on Madagascar

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

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Madagascar

West hits back against the ACD

ENI tries studious approach to top new licencing round

CB World finally gets state approval to operate on Belo profond

Spotlight Erdogan's secret plan for Madagascar

West plotting sanctions concerning ACD

Alain Tehindrazanarivelo, new envoy to Addis

New start for Franco-Malagasy communities cooperation

How the US embassy plans to fight ACD contract

Belgian consultant identifies future hydro projects

Antsirabe’s Arotel set to rise from the ashes

Spotlight Minister Zafilahy determined to showcase his country’s potential

Gunsynd fund invests in African oil through Oyster

In his battle against Gulen, Erdogan cries in the wilderness

The discreet lobbying by ATPMS for Toamasina port

Brasseries Star doubles down as competition hots up

The president gives Leon Rajaobelina a second job

Esokia buys up a strategic partner

Ministry wants to show how well mining reforms are working

Madagascar Oil fights for survival with local distributors

Two of president's pals get key jobs at Jirama

ENI and BP cast a discreet eye on Belo Profond

VSA Capital pulls off its first job for Oyster Oil

Race is on for supply of biometric passports

Madagascar Oil falls out with state oil and water utility

Turkish companies set their sights on Madagascar

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

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

Spotlight
Erdogan's secret plan for Madagascar

Spotlight
Minister Zafilahy determined to showcase his country’s potential