Mali

Rabat reaches out to post-coup Bamako

Ever since the military seized power in Mali on 18 August, Morocco has been building ties with the coup leaders as Algiers, wanting to retain its influence in Bamako, looks on with a wary eye.

Transitional government begins to take shape after coup d'état

The coup leaders have been reaching out to prominent figures who had already cut off ties with President Keita and could be ready to lead the transitional government. Africa Intelligence can reveal what the new line-up could look like.

Luftwaffe upgrades Niamey hub in support of MINUSMA

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.