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Mauritania

France's Technamm boosts the army with EU funding

As part of the European Union's support programme for the G5 Sahel joint force, the Mauritanian army has received a batch of militarised pick-ups.

Subscribers only Business 11.03.2025

Sanctions-hit Dubai trader Coral Energy reinvents itself again

After an initial name change to 2Rivers, oil trader Coral Energy has transferred its activities to a new entity, Safira Global Trading. Coral Energy was sanctioned in December for selling Russian oil below the floor price.

Subscribers only Energy 18.02.2025

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

The CEO of the Eramet Group, Christel Bories, in Argentina, in July 2024. © Luis Robayo/AFP

Subscribers only Mining 03.02.2025

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

It is shaping up to be a decisive year for the British junior, which is set to sell off various assets to reduce its substantial debts.

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2025

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BP narrowly avoids fresh crisis with Dakar and Nouakchott over Grand Tortue

BP regional director Gordon Birrell in Baku, Azerbaijan, in June 2016. © Aziz Karimov/Pacific Press/Alamy

Subscribers only Energy 30.01.2025

US blocks €40m advance from Nouakchott to Chinese giant Poly Technologies

Sanctions from Washington have frozen the contract between the Chinese firm and the Mauritanian government to supply several patrol boats.

Subscribers only Defence 29.01.2025

Ghazouani still unable to use his presidential plane

Acquired in 2023 thanks to an Emirati donation, the presidential Boeing 737 remains grounded. For the time being, the presidency is using private jets hired from mainly continental airlines.

Subscribers only Business 28.01.2025

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

He will be presenting France's vision for its future military presence in Africa to the British government.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.01.2025

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West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

West African Economic and Monetary Union heads of state are due to meet on 14 December to discuss the financial woes of the French-speaking economic organisation, which is burdened by a dearth of foreign currency, difficulties in borrowing on the markets and major unpaid debts.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 13.12.2024

The Ivorian leader and current WAEMU president Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on 5 December 2022.

Washington sanctions scupper Poly Technologies military ship contract

The Mauritanian navy has suspended the contract for the sale of several patrol boats awarded to the Chinese defence giant. The US has accused it of supporting the Russian war effort in Ukraine.

Subscribers only Defence 13.12.2024

Ghazouani's surprise candidate for AfDB presidency

The African Development Bank's vice president Ousmane Kane had been in pole position to take on the institution's top role, but it looks like the Mauritanian president has now decided to back another economist.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 12.12.2024

The BADEA president Sidi Ould Tah on 27 July 2019 in Abuja.

EU to supply drones to N'Djamena and Nouakchott

Expertise France has launched a tender call to supply two surveillance drone systems to Chad and another to Mauritania.

Subscribers only Defence 12.12.2024

Moroccan business leaders back to Nouakchott for second fair

Nouakchott will be hosting a second Moroccan business and cultural fair before the end of the year.

Subscribers only Business 10.12.2024

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Jean-Marie Bockel submitted a report to the French president on 25 November.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 28.11.2024

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ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

The heads of state of the West African regional organisation will meet next month in Abuja. The main issue at their summit will be the ratification of the withdrawal from ECOWAS of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which are all now run by military juntas.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.11.2024

ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray in Abuja, on 24 February 2024.

Mobile operators face new fines over poor service

Mauritania's telecommunications regulator is set to again impose severe financial penalties on the country's three mobile phone operators for failing to meet a September deadline to improve services.

Subscribers only Business 20.11.2024

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Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

African governments have been slow in releasing the funds promised for the future African hydrocarbon bank. The project, led by Nigeria's Omar Farouk Ibrahim, is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2025, but only a portion of the financing it needs has been raised.

Subscribers only Energy 19.11.2024

Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization, in Cairo, on 14 February 2022.

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Mauritania

France's Technamm boosts the army with EU funding

Sanctions-hit Dubai trader Coral Energy reinvents itself again

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

Spotlight
BP narrowly avoids fresh crisis with Dakar and Nouakchott over Grand Tortue

US blocks €40m advance from Nouakchott to Chinese giant Poly Technologies

Ghazouani still unable to use his presidential plane

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

Spotlight
West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Washington sanctions scupper Poly Technologies military ship contract

Ghazouani's surprise candidate for AfDB presidency

EU to supply drones to N'Djamena and Nouakchott

Moroccan business leaders back to Nouakchott for second fair

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Spotlight
ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Mobile operators face new fines over poor service

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Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

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Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's lacklustre AU presidency

YARIS marine surveillance platform delivery delayed

Canadian mining magnate Rick Clark's goals for Mx2

Nouakchott and Dakar get into spat over Tortue gas

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Macron tackles final decisions on military presence in Africa

Liz Aviation provides an aircraft for Togolese armed forces

EU launches major embassy reshuffle

Tycoon Simon Tiemtoré hoping to buy stake in Novamed healthcare group

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Mauritania

France's Technamm boosts the army with EU funding

Sanctions-hit Dubai trader Coral Energy reinvents itself again

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

Spotlight BP narrowly avoids fresh crisis with Dakar and Nouakchott over Grand Tortue

US blocks €40m advance from Nouakchott to Chinese giant Poly Technologies

Ghazouani still unable to use his presidential plane

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

Spotlight West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Washington sanctions scupper Poly Technologies military ship contract

Ghazouani's surprise candidate for AfDB presidency

EU to supply drones to N'Djamena and Nouakchott

Moroccan business leaders back to Nouakchott for second fair

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Spotlight ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Mobile operators face new fines over poor service

Spotlight Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

Spotlight Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's lacklustre AU presidency

YARIS marine surveillance platform delivery delayed

Canadian mining magnate Rick Clark's goals for Mx2

Nouakchott and Dakar get into spat over Tortue gas

Spotlight Macron tackles final decisions on military presence in Africa

Liz Aviation provides an aircraft for Togolese armed forces

EU launches major embassy reshuffle

Tycoon Simon Tiemtoré hoping to buy stake in Novamed healthcare group

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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BP narrowly avoids fresh crisis with Dakar and Nouakchott over Grand Tortue

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West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

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ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

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Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

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Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's lacklustre AU presidency

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Macron tackles final decisions on military presence in Africa