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Chad
Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

The late Idriss Déby's main opponent has hinted negotiations may be possible with Kaka's regime. Timan Erdimi has been living in Qatar since 2009.

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 04.11.2021

DRC
Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

The keenly awaited audit of state mining company Gécamines is almost complete. It was launched in September by the Inspection Générale des Finances (IGF), which is under the direct authority of President Félix Tshisekedi.

Subscribers only Mining 04.11.2021

DRC
Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Run by DRC mining experts and financed by businessman Gad Cohen, Sceplum is the fourth partner on the state-run project to formalise artisanal cobalt mining in the country.

Subscribers only Mining 03.11.2021

DRC
Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

The Belgian group Semlex, which last June lost its monopoly on Congolese passport production, made a last-ditch attempt to return to the country but was rejected at the last moment by the presidency.

Subscribers only Business 03.11.2021

Central African Republic
Paris takes stock of EU military training mission

France has taken advantage of its turn to command the European Union Training Mission to order a wide-ranging audit of its performance. This is expected to result in the mission being completely reorganised or perhaps even being called off altogether.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 03.11.2021

DRC
COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. © Phil Noble/Reuters

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy Running Story - Grand Inga 03.11.2021

Cameroon
Sogea-Satom prepares major layoffs

In a circular sent to all staff on 27 October, Pierre-Etienne Latour, head of the Yaounde office of the French construction group Sogea-Satom, a subsidiary of Vinci, announced a 'mass redundancy plan'.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 03.11.2021

Chad
Chad interim rulers mull strategies for staying in power post-transition

The Chadian presidential election is theoretically due to be held in a year's time. With this in mind, various scenarios are being studied by Mahamat Deby's entourage to ensure that the country's interim leader remains in power.

Subscribers only Politics 02.11.2021

The president of the Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Deby (left) and the African Union (AU) chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat.

Congo
Masono, the Sassous' new Dubai venture for selling SNPC crude oil

Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso has set up a new company registered in the United Arab Emirates to buy SNPC crude oil at low prices, in order to resell it to established traders at a mark-up.

Subscribers only Energy 02.11.2021

The minister of international cooperation and son of the president, Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso.

Spotlight | Brazil, DRC
Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

The new Brazilian ambassador to DRC, Roberto Parente, will be heading a diplomatic mission to promote an array of Brazilian exports in the country, from farming produce to planes, transportation and arms.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.11.2021

Congo
Pointe-Noire to host Gulf of Guinea maritime security talks

The Congolese coastal town will host a symposium on fighting insecurity in Gulf of Guinea waters next week. Co-organised by Brazzaville and Paris, the event aims to strengthen ties between the French navy and West African naval forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 01.11.2021

DRC
Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

The future of SCTP, the public company that manages the port of Matadi among others, is a source of great concern to the DRC authorities.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 01.11.2021

The port of Matadi in the DRC is managed by the Société congolaise des transports et des ports (SCTP).

Central African Republic
Internal war at Croisement SA, MINUSCA's guardian angel

Frenchman Christian Perrière, dismissed from his position as managing director for the private security company Croisement SA, has been reinstated after a decision by the Central African courts. Arouna Nikiema and a host of figures hostile to MINUSCA were behind the attempted removal.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 29.10.2021

DRC
Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

Though keen to support the 2023 electoral process, the DRC's partners are concerned by various issues surrounding the new leadership of the independent national electoral commission and fear the electoral calendar could slip.

Free access Diplomacy 29.10.2021

Denis Kadima, new president of the Independent National Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

DRC
Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

The Congolese Ministry of Defence budget is expected to increase by 22% next year. However, it may not be enough to finance the military operations in the two eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, where a state of siege was declared last May.

Subscribers only Politics 29.10.2021

Congo
Finance minister Andely ready and armed for IMF negotiations

In a decree signed on 6 October, Finance Minister Roger Rigobert Andely created the National Committee for Multilateral Surveillance and Monitoring of Economic and Financial Reforms in the Republic of Congo.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 29.10.2021

DRC
Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

Despite never having paid any attention to the American aspect of the Dig Oil case, the DRC suddenly decided to take an interest by filing an appeal. But the appeal was poorly drafted and immediately rejected.

Subscribers only Energy 28.10.2021

DRC
Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

An Australian court has dismissed the case made by Mauritian firm Kipoi Holdings against Chinese firm Yingkou Yangzhou's proposed takeover of Tiger Resources, the bankrupt operator of the Katanga copper mine Kipoi.

Subscribers only Mining 28.10.2021

Central African Republic
Wagner's parallel diplomacy embarrasses Moscow

Active in the military and media fields, the private security firm Wagner has been courting publicity in a way that is jarring with the reserve of Russian diplomats in recent weeks and the messages coming out of official channels in Moscow.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.10.2021

Alexander Ivanov (centre, holding a document), representative of Wagner instructors in the Central African Republic, was received at the Central African National Assembly on 15 October 2021.

Central Africa
The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

A long time advisor of Chinese firm Sinohydro in Gabon, Franck Ping, the eldest son of the former Gabonese minister of foreign affairs and one-time presidential candidate Jean Ping, has won a string of representation contracts with overseas firms the likes of France's Eiffage and Germany's Gauff.

Subscribers only Business 27.10.2021

Gabon
Total, Assala and Perenco push workers to get vaccinated after government pressure

Gabon's three main oil companies are tightening rules for access to their sites in order to encourage employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Subscribers only Energy 26.10.2021

DG of Hydrocarbures (DGH) Edgard Mbina-Kombila.

DRC
Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Still in talks with Banro over the purchase of its Namoya gold mine in eastern DRC, the businessman and diplomat has already founded a company to embark on mining activities in his homeland.

Subscribers only Mining 26.10.2021

Chad
Delonex comes up with a mystery buyer as it prepares to leave Africa

The shareholders of oil junior Delonex Energy have finally found a buyer for their assets in Chad. Now, they only need the approval of the Chadian authorities.

Subscribers only Energy 26.10.2021

In Focus | Congo
The Paris mansion giving Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso nightmares

A luxurious 600 m² mansion occupied by the Republic of the Congo's international cooperation minister in Rue Fresnel in Paris, which was acquired by a Congolese property firm for €4m in 2013, is under a seizure order issued as part of the ongoing "Ill-Gotten Gains" investigation.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2021

The minister of International Cooperation Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso.

Cameroon
New boss Bin Qu will have his work cut out rescuing Addax Petroleum

The Chinese major Sinopec has given the job of rescuing its Cameroonian branch to one of its own: Bin Qu. Accumulated delays won't make the job any easier. Meanwhile Roger Beaumont will leave the company before the end of the year.

Subscribers only Energy 25.10.2021

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Chad
Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

DRC
Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

DRC
Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

DRC
Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

Central African Republic
Paris takes stock of EU military training mission

DRC
COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

Cameroon
Sogea-Satom prepares major layoffs

Chad
Chad interim rulers mull strategies for staying in power post-transition

Congo
Masono, the Sassous' new Dubai venture for selling SNPC crude oil

Spotlight | Brazil, DRC
Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

Congo
Pointe-Noire to host Gulf of Guinea maritime security talks

DRC
Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

Central African Republic
Internal war at Croisement SA, MINUSCA's guardian angel

DRC
Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

DRC
Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

Congo
Finance minister Andely ready and armed for IMF negotiations

DRC
Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

DRC
Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

Central African Republic
Wagner's parallel diplomacy embarrasses Moscow

Central Africa
The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

Gabon
Total, Assala and Perenco push workers to get vaccinated after government pressure

DRC
Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Chad
Delonex comes up with a mystery buyer as it prepares to leave Africa

In Focus | Congo
The Paris mansion giving Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso nightmares

Cameroon
New boss Bin Qu will have his work cut out rescuing Addax Petroleum

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Central Africa

Chad Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

DRC Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

DRC Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

DRC Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

Central African Republic Paris takes stock of EU military training mission

DRC COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

Cameroon Sogea-Satom prepares major layoffs

Chad Chad interim rulers mull strategies for staying in power post-transition

Congo Masono, the Sassous' new Dubai venture for selling SNPC crude oil

Spotlight | Brazil, DRC Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

Congo Pointe-Noire to host Gulf of Guinea maritime security talks

DRC Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

Central African Republic Internal war at Croisement SA, MINUSCA's guardian angel

DRC Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

DRC Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

Congo Finance minister Andely ready and armed for IMF negotiations

DRC Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

DRC Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

Central African Republic Wagner's parallel diplomacy embarrasses Moscow

Central Africa The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

Gabon Total, Assala and Perenco push workers to get vaccinated after government pressure

DRC Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Chad Delonex comes up with a mystery buyer as it prepares to leave Africa

In Focus | Congo The Paris mansion giving Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso nightmares

Cameroon New boss Bin Qu will have his work cut out rescuing Addax Petroleum

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Chad
Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

DRC
Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

DRC
Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

DRC
Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

Central African Republic
Paris takes stock of EU military training mission

DRC
COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

Cameroon
Sogea-Satom prepares major layoffs

Chad
Chad interim rulers mull strategies for staying in power post-transition

Congo
Masono, the Sassous' new Dubai venture for selling SNPC crude oil

Spotlight | Brazil, DRC
Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

Congo
Pointe-Noire to host Gulf of Guinea maritime security talks

DRC
Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

Central African Republic
Internal war at Croisement SA, MINUSCA's guardian angel

DRC
Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

DRC
Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

Congo
Finance minister Andely ready and armed for IMF negotiations

DRC
Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

DRC
Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

Central African Republic
Wagner's parallel diplomacy embarrasses Moscow

Central Africa
The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

Gabon
Total, Assala and Perenco push workers to get vaccinated after government pressure

DRC
Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Chad
Delonex comes up with a mystery buyer as it prepares to leave Africa

In Focus | Congo
The Paris mansion giving Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso nightmares

Cameroon
New boss Bin Qu will have his work cut out rescuing Addax Petroleum