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African Union, United States
A French speaker to represent US in African Union

Following US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Africa tour, the African diplomatic community is now waiting for the new US representative to the African Union to take office.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.08.2022

In Focus | DRC
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

Rabbi-businessman Avraham Moyal has become Dan Gertler's envoy to the Congolese authorities, as the Israeli mining magnate, who was all-powerful under Joseph Kabila, struggles with US sanctions. As he waits to be rehabilitated as the DRC's honorary consul in Israel, Gertler has surrounded himself with ultra-orthodox figures in preparation for his latest reconciliation with the Tshisekedi regime.

Subscribers only Politics 22.08.2022

Rabbi Avraham Moyal (left), Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Pastor Paul-David Olangi (right) in March 2021 in Kinshasa.

DRC
Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

Breaking news published on 11/08/22 at 18:05 - Less than 24 hours before the arrival in the DRC of the head of US diplomacy Antony Blinken, Dan Gertler visited Kinshasa. With great discretion, Washington is preparing files for possible sanctions targeting advisers of President Tshisekedi involved in the agreement with the Israeli billionaire.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 11.08.2022

DRC
ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

The DRC government is keen to offload some its oil portfolio and has issued a tender call for blocks 1 and 2 in the north-east of the country, which were operated for a decade by Dan Gertler's firms, Caprikat and Foxwhelp.

Free access Energy 29.07.2022

DRC, Israel, United States
Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

U.S. authorities are investigating possible circumvention of the sanctions they have put in place against mining magnate Dan Gertler in DRC. Dan Gertler claims he knows nothing about these investigations and has complied with the sanctions.

Subscribers only Finance 25.07.2022

DRC
Kinshasa wants a piece of the pie following Glencore's $1bn guilty plea

Breaking news published on 15/06/22 at 12:25 - In the wake of the agreement reached last May between Glencore and the US Department of Justice, which puts an end to the latter's investigations into the Swiss trader, Congolese financial intelligence intends to claim compensation for the prejudice caused to the DRC.

Subscribers only Mining 15.06.2022

DRC
Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

Australian Fortescue is developing a hydroelectric project for Kinshasa and has its sights set on an iron ore deposit owned until recently by Dan Gertler.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 06.06.2022

Spotlight | DRC
Strong-arm tactics over Dan Gertler's blocks 1 & 2

The attempt by hydrocarbons minister Didier Budimbu to block a vital deal with Israeli billionaire seemingly led to him being questioned by the intelligence services for 24 hours, despite his good standing with Félix Tshisekedi.

Subscribers only Energy 21.04.2022

Spotlight | DRC
Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

The Congolese authorities signed a second, more restricted and secretive agreement with Dan Gertler last month, in addition to the major settlement negotiated in February. Africa Intelligence is able to detail the contents of this new deal, which concerns the oil assets previously run by the businessman.

Subscribers only Energy 06.04.2022

Spotlight | DRC
Behind-the-scenes of Glencore's battle to resolve its disputes with Kinshasa

Led by Gary Nagle since last July, the Swiss group, which reported a $5bn net income for 2021, is now practising a policy of amicable settlement to iron out disputes with local and US authorities over its activities in the DR Congo.

Subscribers only Mining 29.03.2022

Glencore CEO, the South African Gary Nagle.

DRC, United States
Tshisekedi caught between Dan Gertler and Washington

On the one hand, the mining magnate Dan Gertler is plying pressure on Kinshasa to enact the compromise he signed last month as fast as possible, while on the other, the US wants Felix Tshisekedi's government to re-evaluate the terms of the agreement it deems very unfavourable.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 25.03.2022

DRC
Kinshasa hiring US lobbyists left and right

Already a Washington favourite, Félix Tshisekedi wants to cement ties with the Biden administration but also with Republicans in Congress. His Minister of Communication has signed on two lobbying firms, one on each side of the poitical divide.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.03.2022

DRC, United States
Glencore strives to reach compromise with US Justice Department

The trading giant, which last month said it had set aside $1.5bn to settle US and UK investigations into its activities, is trying to negotiate a compromise with the US Department of Justice, in particular on the Congolese part of Washington's probes.

Subscribers only Mining 15.03.2022

DRC
Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government

Having negotiated and signed a settlement with the government of the DRC in less than a month, businessman Dan Gertler is being prevented from honouring it by financial, legal and political obstacles.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 09.03.2022

Dan Gertler (left) at the signing of the agreement with the Congolese government on 24 February 2022.

DRC
Gertler clinches deal to shelter from Tshisekedi's legal action

Breaking news, published on 20/02/22, at 19h45 - To put an end to the legal action Kinshasa has been planning to launch against him over the past months, mining magnate Dan Gertler has struck a compromise financial deal covering all claims against him.

Subscribers only Business 18.02.2022

DRC
Pressure mounts on Tshisekedi not to challenge $619m Dig Oil ruling in court

Fellow Kasai natives in the president's entourage want him to negotiate directly with the South African oil company.

Subscribers only Energy 11.02.2022

DRC
Dig Oil wins confirmation of $619m arbitration award against DRC in Brussels

Following the United States, the Belgian courts have also ruled in favour of enforcing the decision of a Paris arbitration court in favour of the oil junior Dig Oil against Kinshasa.

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2022

DRC
Kinshasa orders Afriland to pay treasury millions levied on transporters

The DRC subsidiary of a Cameroonian bank stands accused of illicitly retaining fees that were supposed to finance rail network improvements.

Subscribers only Finance 21.01.2022

DRC
Kinshasa's legal team in Dig Oil case takes surprise turn

Miami-based lawyer William Sanchez is now working with a new partner in Washington in his defence of the Congolese state in the Dig Oil case. But it is unclear why, and questions remain as to who exactly hired Sanchez in the first place.

Subscribers only Energy 22.12.2021

DRC
DRC picks star arbitrator for conflict with Dan Gertler's Caprikat and Foxwhelp

The Israeli tycoon has been forced to accept arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, the outcome of which could cost him several hundred million dollars. The name of the tribunal's president has not yet been disclosed, but the arbitrators appointed by each party are now known.

Subscribers only Energy 20.12.2021

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Dan Gertler

African Union, United States
A French speaker to represent US in African Union

In Focus | DRC
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

DRC
Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

DRC
ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

DRC, Israel, United States
Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

DRC
Kinshasa wants a piece of the pie following Glencore's $1bn guilty plea

DRC
Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

Spotlight | DRC
Strong-arm tactics over Dan Gertler's blocks 1 & 2

Spotlight | DRC
Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

Spotlight | DRC
Behind-the-scenes of Glencore's battle to resolve its disputes with Kinshasa

DRC, United States
Tshisekedi caught between Dan Gertler and Washington

DRC
Kinshasa hiring US lobbyists left and right

DRC, United States
Glencore strives to reach compromise with US Justice Department

DRC
Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government

DRC
Gertler clinches deal to shelter from Tshisekedi's legal action

DRC
Pressure mounts on Tshisekedi not to challenge $619m Dig Oil ruling in court

DRC
Dig Oil wins confirmation of $619m arbitration award against DRC in Brussels

DRC
Kinshasa orders Afriland to pay treasury millions levied on transporters

DRC
Kinshasa's legal team in Dig Oil case takes surprise turn

DRC
DRC picks star arbitrator for conflict with Dan Gertler's Caprikat and Foxwhelp

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Spotlight | DRC Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

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DRC Kinshasa hiring US lobbyists left and right

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DRC Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government

DRC Gertler clinches deal to shelter from Tshisekedi's legal action

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Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

African Union, United States
A French speaker to represent US in African Union

In Focus | DRC
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

DRC
Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

DRC
ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

DRC, Israel, United States
Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

DRC
Kinshasa wants a piece of the pie following Glencore's $1bn guilty plea

DRC
Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

Spotlight | DRC
Strong-arm tactics over Dan Gertler's blocks 1 & 2

Spotlight | DRC
Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

Spotlight | DRC
Behind-the-scenes of Glencore's battle to resolve its disputes with Kinshasa

DRC, United States
Tshisekedi caught between Dan Gertler and Washington

DRC
Kinshasa hiring US lobbyists left and right

DRC, United States
Glencore strives to reach compromise with US Justice Department

DRC
Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government

DRC
Gertler clinches deal to shelter from Tshisekedi's legal action

DRC
Pressure mounts on Tshisekedi not to challenge $619m Dig Oil ruling in court

DRC
Dig Oil wins confirmation of $619m arbitration award against DRC in Brussels

DRC
Kinshasa orders Afriland to pay treasury millions levied on transporters

DRC
Kinshasa's legal team in Dig Oil case takes surprise turn

DRC
DRC picks star arbitrator for conflict with Dan Gertler's Caprikat and Foxwhelp