Assimi Goita

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby pushes for local production of arms

The president has set up a new state-owned company to meet the needs of Chad's armed forces. It is tasked with assembling military equipment in the country. Talks have begun between suppliers and the former chief of staff to the president, who has been appointed to head the new entity.

Algeria
Employers' organisation prepares for a tour of the Sahel

The Algerian Economic Renewal Council will shortly be leading a delegation of Algerian businesspeople to Niamey.

Niger
Tiani holds precarious post-mutiny position

Less than a week after a failed coup, the Niger junta leader must contend with an army riven by deep internal divisions as he seeks to stay in power.

Libya
Saddam Haftar turns hostage release into diplomatic leverage

The chief of staff of the Libyan National Army has been mounting a broad communications campaign around his role in the release of Russian and American captives in the Sahel. The operations were carried out via Tuareg channels in Fezzan.

Mali
Malian Bank BMS hires lobbyist to attract US investors

A delegation from BMS is due to travel to the United States in the coming months. To make the most of the trip, it is seeking help through a firm with strong connections in Washington.

Ethiopia
Uncertainties surround opening of Allied Gold mine

With Beijing's reservations causing a two-month delay in the Canadian company's sale to Zijin Gold of China, construction of the Kurmuk mine in western Ethiopia is advancing at a snail's pace.

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Mali

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

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NigeriaMoses Umoru, the point man on French investment

MaliYoussouf Doumbia, aka ‘Delfro', the influencer challenging the junta

Mali
Azawad Liberation Front to tour priority West African capitals

Two officials of the movement, currently based in Mauritania, plan to meet with representatives of the Ivorian and Togolese authorities, which are considered priority.

Mali
Ousmane Djiré, active liaison for Turkish defence contractors in Bamako

Whilst the capital has been under siege since late April and Assimi Goïta's junta has been weakened by the advance of jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels, the Turkish military industry is sparing no effort in the country.