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Kaduna governor's favourite leads race to become parliament speaker

Recent weeks have seen several candidates lobby hard in their efforts to win a June vote for the next speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives. One name stands out: Abbas Tajudeen, who enjoys the support of the powerful governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai.

Subscribers only Politics 26.04.2023

Mozambican ex-foreign minister tipped for top UNOWAS job

At UN headquarters in New York, the name Leonardo Santos Simão, Mozambique's former foreign minister under Joaquim Chissano, is doing the rounds as the potential next head of UNOWAS.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.04.2023

From banker to governor: Who helped Dauda Lawal take Zamfara?

On 29 May, Dauda Lawal will become the first governor of Zamfara State elected under the banner of the opposition People's Democratic Party. Announced as a surprise rival to incumbent Bello Matawalle, the ex-banker owes his victory in no small part to his myriad good connections.

Subscribers only Politics 19.04.2023

In Focus
From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Mohamed Bazoum (L), Mahamadou Issoufou (R). © Photomontage: Studio Pachamama//Ludovic Marin-AFP/© Cliqq Magazine/Ludovic Marin-AFP / Markus Mainka-Alamy banque d'images/Souleymane Ag Anara-AFP/MMphotos-Alamy banque d'images

Subscribers only Politics, Business 17.04.2023

Yacoub Sidya, Russian group Nordgold's invisible partner

Companies linked to Mauritanian businessman Yacoub Sidya are omnipresent around the African operations of Russian miner Nordgold, which was hit by sanctions after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The gold mining firm, however, takes great care to remain in the background.

Subscribers only Mining, Commodity traders 17.04.2023

Washington provides $1m to help West African states transition back to democracy

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is about to launch a new programme, financed by the State Department, to encourage the return to civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Chad.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.04.2023

MRS boss Dantata fails to convince Paris court in dispute with Petroci over Corlay

On 28 March, the Paris appeal court upheld the $14m price tag for Corlay Global's equity investment by Petroci.

Subscribers only Energy 11.04.2023

NNPC relocates trading subsidiary to Dubai

Just weeks before Nigeria's president elect Ahmed Bola Tinubu takes office, the state-owned oil company NNPC is reorganising its crude oil trading to maximise profits.

Subscribers only Energy 07.04.2023

Kayode Fayemi tipped as next foreign minister

The new Nigerian president Bola Tinubu may appoint the former governor of Ekiti as his country's top diplomat.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.04.2023

Ekiti state governor Kayode Fayemi, in Lagos, Nigeria, 29 November 2021.

French defence committee boss Gassilloud due in Dakar and Niamey to discuss military bases

After a trip to Abidjan, the head of the French parliament's armed forces committee, Thomas Gassilloud, will travel to Senegal and Niger this month to discuss the reorganisation of French military deployment in West Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 04.04.2023

Thomas Gassilloud, president of the National Defense and Armed Forces Commission, the 24th of January 2023

In Bruxelles, Coalition of the Sahel to thrash out new strategy

Members of the Sahel Coalition will meet in Brussels on 27 March under the leadership of Djimet Adoum. The approach to be taken after Mali's withdrawal from the G5 Sahel last year will be on the agenda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.03.2023

Africa Nature Investors secures national parks

At the end of this month, Africa Nature Investors will start ensuring security in parts of Edo state's Okomu National Park. It is the only Nigerian NGO working to conserve natural heritage locally, and it believes in profitability.

Subscribers only Business 23.03.2023

ENI's hopes for smooth ride at ICSID over OPL 245 dashed by new stakeholders

Despite the Italian major's efforts to exclude them, three NGOs will now be involved in its arbitration proceedings with Nigeria, through which it hopes to prove that Abuja unfairly prevented it from developing the oil block.

Subscribers only Energy 21.03.2023

Key witness fails to show during $11bn P&ID vs Nigeria hearings

The High Court in London has ended six weeks of hearings in an $11bn dispute between the government of Nigeria and engineering firm P&ID during which it was revealed that a key witness in the affair, James Nolan, has fled Nigeria over fears for his safety.

Subscribers only Energy 15.03.2023

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

The UN World Food Programme decided on a new support plan for Africa in early February. The budget is close to €30m.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.03.2023

In Focus
Nigerian cement heavyweight Aliko Dangote expands his empire

Reputedly Africa's richest man, Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote continues to extend the reach of his "grey gold" realm. Despite controversy and legal action, notably in Kogi State, Dangote generally gets his way, thanks to his wealth and political connections.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 27.02.2023

Ex-MEND leader Tompolo struggles to curtail oil theft

Efforts to prevent oil theft in the Niger Delta are exasperating the illegal traders, who have been funnelling money into local politics. In the run-up to the February elections, the ruling party has been forced to reign in its local representative, former MEND member Tompolo.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 24.02.2023

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

The French president is about to catch everyone off guard with an early unveiling of his plans to reorganise the French military in Africa. He initially planned to make this announcement during his tour of Central Africa next month.

Subscribers only Defence 24.02.2023

French president Emmanuel Macron at the military base in Djibouti on 12 March 2019.

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

France's armed forces minister Sébastien Lecornu will travel to Ivory Coast and Senegal in the coming days, though his schedule has yet to be finalised

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 16.02.2023

Spotlight
From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

Serbia is conducting a charm offensive in African capitals in a bid to boost business and persuade them not to recognise Kosovo's independence. The operation is steered behind the scenes by a powerful Serbian businessman with deep links to Africa, working in concert with Belgrade's foreign minister Ivica Dacic.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.02.2023

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic on 26 February 2020.

ExxonMobil desperate to close Seplat deal ahead of presidential election

The US oil and gas giant is in a race against time to get its sale pushed through before Buhari leaves office, fearful of post-election uncertainty. It has sent its upstream director to Nigeria to try and unblock the situation.

Subscribers only Energy 09.02.2023

New candidates mooted for leadership of UN's West Africa and Sahel office

An increasing number of potential candidates for the leadership of the UN's West Africa and Sahel regional office UNOWAS is being put forward.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.02.2023

In Focus
How kidnapping became an industry in Nigeria's wild northwest

Kidnapping for ransom is damaging the economy of northwestern Nigeria and fuelling growing insecurity in the country. Gangs of bandits, jihadists and local politicians are involved. The kidnappers often now demand payment in foreign currency and cryptocurrency.

Free access Defence, Business 06.02.2023

Kidnapping for ransom is an activity that involves local political barons and notables, but also jihadists.

Nigeria appoints new arbitrator in OPL 245 dispute

Nigeria has appointed a new arbitrator following the resignation of Kamal Hossain in December in the case pitting it against the Italian major ENI before the World Bank's dispute settlement body allowing proceedings to resume.

Subscribers only Energy 02.02.2023

Olusegun Obasanjo eyes Guinean agricultural market

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo plans to develop in Guinea's agricultural sector with his company Obasanjo Farms Nigeria. He is currently looking at getting into pineapple production and poultry farming.

Subscribers only Business 02.02.2023

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Kaduna governor's favourite leads race to become parliament speaker

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From banker to governor: Who helped Dauda Lawal take Zamfara?

In Focus
From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

Yacoub Sidya, Russian group Nordgold's invisible partner

Washington provides $1m to help West African states transition back to democracy

MRS boss Dantata fails to convince Paris court in dispute with Petroci over Corlay

NNPC relocates trading subsidiary to Dubai

Kayode Fayemi tipped as next foreign minister

French defence committee boss Gassilloud due in Dakar and Niamey to discuss military bases

In Bruxelles, Coalition of the Sahel to thrash out new strategy

Africa Nature Investors secures national parks

ENI's hopes for smooth ride at ICSID over OPL 245 dashed by new stakeholders

Key witness fails to show during $11bn P&ID vs Nigeria hearings

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

In Focus
Nigerian cement heavyweight Aliko Dangote expands his empire

Ex-MEND leader Tompolo struggles to curtail oil theft

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

Spotlight
From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

ExxonMobil desperate to close Seplat deal ahead of presidential election

New candidates mooted for leadership of UN's West Africa and Sahel office

In Focus
How kidnapping became an industry in Nigeria's wild northwest

Nigeria appoints new arbitrator in OPL 245 dispute

Olusegun Obasanjo eyes Guinean agricultural market

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Nigeria

Kaduna governor's favourite leads race to become parliament speaker

Mozambican ex-foreign minister tipped for top UNOWAS job

From banker to governor: Who helped Dauda Lawal take Zamfara?

In Focus From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

Yacoub Sidya, Russian group Nordgold's invisible partner

Washington provides $1m to help West African states transition back to democracy

MRS boss Dantata fails to convince Paris court in dispute with Petroci over Corlay

NNPC relocates trading subsidiary to Dubai

Kayode Fayemi tipped as next foreign minister

French defence committee boss Gassilloud due in Dakar and Niamey to discuss military bases

In Bruxelles, Coalition of the Sahel to thrash out new strategy

Africa Nature Investors secures national parks

ENI's hopes for smooth ride at ICSID over OPL 245 dashed by new stakeholders

Key witness fails to show during $11bn P&ID vs Nigeria hearings

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

In Focus Nigerian cement heavyweight Aliko Dangote expands his empire

Ex-MEND leader Tompolo struggles to curtail oil theft

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

Spotlight From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

ExxonMobil desperate to close Seplat deal ahead of presidential election

New candidates mooted for leadership of UN's West Africa and Sahel office

In Focus How kidnapping became an industry in Nigeria's wild northwest

Nigeria appoints new arbitrator in OPL 245 dispute

Olusegun Obasanjo eyes Guinean agricultural market

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

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

In Focus
From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

In Focus
Nigerian cement heavyweight Aliko Dangote expands his empire

Spotlight
From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

In Focus
How kidnapping became an industry in Nigeria's wild northwest