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Africa
Aquaterra to start greening oil rigs for Chevron

Various research and development projects are underway to harness solar and wind power to provide electricity for offshore oil platforms. So far only one has been completed in Africa.

Subscribers only Energy 21.09.2021

Africa
Shell backs out of Gulf of Guinea as it turns to southern Africa

The British-Dutch major has been eying exploration and development opportunities south of the equator while it starts a gradual withdrawal from its West African assets.

Subscribers only Energy Running story - The oil companies' retreat 08.09.2021

Spotlight | Russia, UAE
Emiral leads Russian-Emirati offensive on West African gold

Since he allied with Emirati investors to create Emiral Resources, GPB Global Resources' former Russian boss has been strengthening his position in gold in Africa, a sector in which Abu Dhabi and Dubai are betting heavily to boost long-term revenues. Emiral has made a strategic investment in Ghana via Asante Gold.

Subscribers only Mining 01.09.2021

Africa
What will become of TotalEnergies' Breuillac and Terraz when Max Ndong joins as Mr Africa?

The changes at the top of the French major have been precipitated by the desire of Arnaud Breuillac, the group's number 2, to take a step back earlier than planned.

Subscribers only Energy 26.07.2021

TotalEnergies's CEO, Patrick Pouyanné. © Frédéric Speich/PhotoPQR/La Provence/MaxPPP

Africa
Who is TotalEnergies' new Mr Africa?

The French major is preparing to shake up its corporate hierarchy by appointing an African to the post of Africa director of its exploration and production branch for the first time.

Subscribers only Energy 23.07.2021

Guinea-Bissau economist Carlos Lopes. © Ángel Medina G./EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

Africa
Carlos Lopes lobbies the international institutions for industrial platform developer Arise IIP

Economist Carlos Lopes, who is at once a senior international civil servant, an economy professor and a consultant, is trying to help Arise IIP to develop industrial zones in Africa without crossing swords with the international financial institutions

Free access Finance, Commodity traders 09.07.2021

Africa, African Union
AU divided over Chad's hosting of next summit

Some African presidents are unwilling to travel to N'Djamena given the context in the wake of Idriss Déby's death.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.06.2021

Africa
Algeria forges ahead of Morocco and Mauritania in race for African Union education post

In a surprise turn of events, Algeria finds itself in pole position to secure a coveted position on the African Union Commission, but Rabat and Nouakchott still intend to put up a fight.

Free access Diplomacy 18.06.2021

Africa
Warburg Pincus passes on Trident's latest funding round

Trident Energy is gearing up to bring new investors on board. But the American private equity firm Warburg Pincus, which has been the oil company's main backer for five years, will not be involved in this new funding round.

Subscribers only Energy 17.06.2021

United States
US plays catch-up with EU on conflict minerals to turn page on Trump era

Joe Biden and his advisors are busy making up for lost time after Donald Trump's lack of action relegated Washington to following Brussels' initiatives on mining supply chain transparency.

Subscribers only Mining 16.06.2021

United States President Joseph R. Biden Jr. speaks during the Virtual CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain at the White House in Washington, on Monday, April 12, 2021. Seated with Biden, clockwise from bottom left, are Daleep Singh, United States Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, Brian Deese, Director, National Economic Council, and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Africa
RBC Capital Markets is helping Lifezone to get mining's green revolution under way

Lifezone, a company developing technology to decarbonise the smelting of metals that it is already using at Sedibelo Platinum Mines in South Africa and Kabanga Nickel in Tanzania, has brought in RBC Capital Markets to help get new investors involved in its work.

Subscribers only Mining 16.06.2021

Spotlight | Africa, Qatar
Africa seeks to wrest control of GECF, the 'OPEC of gas'

Not everyone within the Doha-based Gas Exporting Countries Forum is happy with the pressure group's results, especially its African member states, who are now considering a run for the top seat.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2021

Africa
Tullow takes out emergency $1.8bn loan to avert catastrophe

The ailing British junior has gone into survival mode to ensure it doesn't default or pierce its debt ceiling.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2021

Africa
Total boss Pouyanné and his execs network at Macron's summit of African leaders

French president Emmanuel Macron's summit on African finance in Paris gave Total's top executives an opportunity to meet with some of the continent's key leaders, including Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi and Nigerian head of state Muhammadu Buhari.

Subscribers only Energy 21.05.2021

Spotlight | Africa
Total execs jockey for firm's number two job

The eight seats on Total's executive committee represent the Holy Grail for the French oil major's top executives. Various contenders are currently jockeying for the exploration and production position - equivalent to the CEO's right-hand man - that is due to become available by 2022.

Subscribers only Energy 20.05.2021

Spotlight | African Union
Israel takes another go at entering African Union by the back door

Israel does not want to leave the field open to the Palestinian Authority and is seeking a presence at the AU, after its breakthrough with Sudan and Morocco. But getting an observer seat at the organisation will not be easy.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.05.2021

Africa
Total's renewable energy drive overlooks Africa entirely

Though one-fifth of Total's hydrocarbon production comes from Sub-Saharan Africa, it has almost no plans for investing in non-fossil fuels there.

Subscribers only Energy 12.05.2021

On the continent, Total is only present in solar energy in South Africa.

African Union, Mauritania
In AU commissioner race, Mauritania plays deft hand to gain Algeria's support

Behind the scenes, Nouakchott has been rallying influential supporters to back its candidacy in the upcoming election for the AU education commissioner seat.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.05.2021

The president of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

Africa
Morose aviation sector takes toll on distributors Vivo Energy and Total

The drastic reduction in air and sea trade caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the distributors of fuel for aircraft and boats.

Subscribers only Energy 10.05.2021

Africa, Portugal
Lisbon hopes to short-circuit Africa's battery metal producers

With European demand for responsibly sourced battery metals continuing to grow, Portugal is seeking to position itself as an alternative to African exporters of minerals with high attendant risks.

Subscribers only Mining 07.05.2021

Africa
TechnipFMC keeps African subsea goals alive

The oil services firm TechnipFMC is keen to snap up several contracts in Angola and Nigeria.

Subscribers only Energy 06.05.2021

Africa, France
French luxury industry takes a shine to ethical jewellery

During the annual OECD forum on responsible mineral supply chains, held online from 17 to 18 April, several French luxury industry players spoke of their financial aid to NGOs working to promote ethical jewellery.

Subscribers only Mining 03.05.2021

African Union, Chad
Divided over dynastic Déby succession, AU sends delegation to N'Djamena

The unconstitutional replacement of late Chadian president Idriss Déby by his son Gen Mahamat Idriss Déby has split the African Union into two camps, with some keen to condemn the new ruling military council and others willing to work with the new authorities as soon as possible.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.04.2021

Africa
Lawyer Jude Kearney encourages US oil firms to invest in Africa

The well-connected lawyer is backing the US-Africa Energy Forum 2021, whose aim is to promote greater American business involvement in Africa - a continent where the Chinese are currently omnipresent.

Subscribers only Energy 22.04.2021

Jude Kearney, sponsor of the US-Africa Energy Forum 2021.

Africa
From the Bench - Court rejects Monaco Resources CEO claim against Africa Intelligence

The CEO of Monaco Ressources, Alex Fischer, who sued Africa Intelligence for 'invasion of privacy' following the publication of an investigation into his career, has seen his claim definitively dismissed by a Paris court last month.

Free access Business 14.04.2021

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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

The Continent

Africa
Aquaterra to start greening oil rigs for Chevron

Africa
Shell backs out of Gulf of Guinea as it turns to southern Africa

Spotlight | Russia, UAE
Emiral leads Russian-Emirati offensive on West African gold

Africa
What will become of TotalEnergies' Breuillac and Terraz when Max Ndong joins as Mr Africa?

Africa
Who is TotalEnergies' new Mr Africa?

Africa
Carlos Lopes lobbies the international institutions for industrial platform developer Arise IIP

Africa, African Union
AU divided over Chad's hosting of next summit

Africa
Algeria forges ahead of Morocco and Mauritania in race for African Union education post

Africa
Warburg Pincus passes on Trident's latest funding round

United States
US plays catch-up with EU on conflict minerals to turn page on Trump era

Africa
RBC Capital Markets is helping Lifezone to get mining's green revolution under way

Spotlight | Africa, Qatar
Africa seeks to wrest control of GECF, the 'OPEC of gas'

Africa
Tullow takes out emergency $1.8bn loan to avert catastrophe

Africa
Total boss Pouyanné and his execs network at Macron's summit of African leaders

Spotlight | Africa
Total execs jockey for firm's number two job

Spotlight | African Union
Israel takes another go at entering African Union by the back door

Africa
Total's renewable energy drive overlooks Africa entirely

African Union, Mauritania
In AU commissioner race, Mauritania plays deft hand to gain Algeria's support

Africa
Morose aviation sector takes toll on distributors Vivo Energy and Total

Africa, Portugal
Lisbon hopes to short-circuit Africa's battery metal producers

Africa
TechnipFMC keeps African subsea goals alive

Africa, France
French luxury industry takes a shine to ethical jewellery

African Union, Chad
Divided over dynastic Déby succession, AU sends delegation to N'Djamena

Africa
Lawyer Jude Kearney encourages US oil firms to invest in Africa

Africa
From the Bench - Court rejects Monaco Resources CEO claim against Africa Intelligence

About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

About Africa Intelligence

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Indigo Publications' websites

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

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

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The Renaissance Dam – a national symbol but a regional quandary

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

Erik Prince

AFRICOM

The Continent

Africa Aquaterra to start greening oil rigs for Chevron

Africa Shell backs out of Gulf of Guinea as it turns to southern Africa

Spotlight | Russia, UAE Emiral leads Russian-Emirati offensive on West African gold

Africa What will become of TotalEnergies' Breuillac and Terraz when Max Ndong joins as Mr Africa?

Africa Who is TotalEnergies' new Mr Africa?

Africa Carlos Lopes lobbies the international institutions for industrial platform developer Arise IIP

Africa, African Union AU divided over Chad's hosting of next summit

Africa Algeria forges ahead of Morocco and Mauritania in race for African Union education post

Africa Warburg Pincus passes on Trident's latest funding round

United States US plays catch-up with EU on conflict minerals to turn page on Trump era

Africa RBC Capital Markets is helping Lifezone to get mining's green revolution under way

Spotlight | Africa, Qatar Africa seeks to wrest control of GECF, the 'OPEC of gas'

Africa Tullow takes out emergency $1.8bn loan to avert catastrophe

Africa Total boss Pouyanné and his execs network at Macron's summit of African leaders

Spotlight | Africa Total execs jockey for firm's number two job

Spotlight | African Union Israel takes another go at entering African Union by the back door

Africa Total's renewable energy drive overlooks Africa entirely

African Union, Mauritania In AU commissioner race, Mauritania plays deft hand to gain Algeria's support

Africa Morose aviation sector takes toll on distributors Vivo Energy and Total

Africa, Portugal Lisbon hopes to short-circuit Africa's battery metal producers

Africa TechnipFMC keeps African subsea goals alive

Africa, France French luxury industry takes a shine to ethical jewellery

African Union, Chad Divided over dynastic Déby succession, AU sends delegation to N'Djamena

Africa Lawyer Jude Kearney encourages US oil firms to invest in Africa

Africa From the Bench - Court rejects Monaco Resources CEO claim against Africa Intelligence

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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

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

Africa
Aquaterra to start greening oil rigs for Chevron

Africa
Shell backs out of Gulf of Guinea as it turns to southern Africa

Spotlight | Russia, UAE
Emiral leads Russian-Emirati offensive on West African gold

Africa
What will become of TotalEnergies' Breuillac and Terraz when Max Ndong joins as Mr Africa?

Africa
Who is TotalEnergies' new Mr Africa?

Africa
Carlos Lopes lobbies the international institutions for industrial platform developer Arise IIP

Africa, African Union
AU divided over Chad's hosting of next summit

Africa
Algeria forges ahead of Morocco and Mauritania in race for African Union education post

Africa
Warburg Pincus passes on Trident's latest funding round

United States
US plays catch-up with EU on conflict minerals to turn page on Trump era

Africa
RBC Capital Markets is helping Lifezone to get mining's green revolution under way

Spotlight | Africa, Qatar
Africa seeks to wrest control of GECF, the 'OPEC of gas'

Africa
Tullow takes out emergency $1.8bn loan to avert catastrophe

Africa
Total boss Pouyanné and his execs network at Macron's summit of African leaders

Spotlight | Africa
Total execs jockey for firm's number two job

Spotlight | African Union
Israel takes another go at entering African Union by the back door

Africa
Total's renewable energy drive overlooks Africa entirely

African Union, Mauritania
In AU commissioner race, Mauritania plays deft hand to gain Algeria's support

Africa
Morose aviation sector takes toll on distributors Vivo Energy and Total

Africa, Portugal
Lisbon hopes to short-circuit Africa's battery metal producers

Africa
TechnipFMC keeps African subsea goals alive

Africa, France
French luxury industry takes a shine to ethical jewellery

African Union, Chad
Divided over dynastic Déby succession, AU sends delegation to N'Djamena

Africa
Lawyer Jude Kearney encourages US oil firms to invest in Africa

Africa
From the Bench - Court rejects Monaco Resources CEO claim against Africa Intelligence