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DP World

DP World is a logistics and transportation firm, created through the merger of Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International in September 2005.

Senegal
Senegalese MPs courted by Abu Dhabi

A group of Senegalese parliamentarians are planning to visit the United Arab Emirates in the near future following an invitation from their Emirati peers. The aim of the trip is to forge closer institutional ties between the two countries.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 16.05.2025

Somalia
Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

The self-proclaimed republic, buoyed by the arrival of the new Trump administration, is targeting both the United States and its Horn of Africa neighbours in its long-running quest for international recognition.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.05.2025

Members of the Hargeisa Basketball Girls team during the Independence Day celebrations in Hargeisa, 17 May 2024.

Kenya
After Adani scandal, Ruto moves cautiously on Mombasa and Lamu port concessions

The partial privatisation of port operations in Kenya is due to be the subject of a new study. DP World was well positioned to win the first tender, but the new deal is likely to be much less advantageous for the Emirati company.

Free access Infrastructure 16.04.2025

The port of Mombasa, Kenya, on 23 October 2019.

Spotlight | Algeria
Rodolphe Saadé prepares wave of changes for Algerian ports

French shipping giant CMA CGM is close to reaching an agreement that would see it make a major investment in Algeria. It aims to become the leading private player in maritime freight in the country.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 14.04.2025

Rodolphe Saadé, head of shipowner CMA CGM, in Algiers, August 2022.

Eritrea
In the face of Addis Ababa's ambitions, Eritrea looks for Red Sea support

Amid tensions with neighbouring Ethiopia threatening to spiral out of control, Asmara is looking to Riyadh and Cairo to rekindle security cooperation around the Red Sea.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.04.2025

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

As the Islamic State establishes a major cell in northern Somalia, the American, British and Moroccan intelligence services are seeking to step up their cooperation to neutralise members of the organisation.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 26.03.2025

Somali-born cleric Abdul Qadir Mumin, head of the Islamic State group in East Africa, in 2016.

Spotlight | Nigeria
Tinubu picks Gilbert Chagoury for Lagos ports renovation project

The contract to revamp Lagos's ports has been awarded to ITB Nigeria, a company owned by the Lebanese-Nigerian. This close associate of President Tinubu is thus set to embark on another major new project in the African megalopolis.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 17.03.2025

Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury (centre) at a meeting with Emmanuel Macron and Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Paris, 28 November 2024.

Central African Republic
Difficult-to-sell huge diamond loses its sparkle for Touadéra

The Central African president is trying to sell a 178-carat diamond that was found in the southeast of the country but, three months after the lifting of the diamond embargo, it's proving quite the challenge.

Subscribers only Mining 28.02.2025

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI's Abu Dhabi investment agreements not yet implemented

A year after the king's visit to the UAE, none of the agreements announced at the time has been brought into effect. Apart from resolving the difficulties being experienced by some Emirati companies in Morocco, Abu Dhabi wants solid assurances before it invests.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 25.11.2024

Morocco's King Mohammed VI with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, on 4 December 2023.

Central African Republic
Bangui succeeds in getting diamond embargo lifted

The decision to end the export ban on Central African diamonds taken at the Kimberley Process general assembly met with strong opposition from the EU, Canada, the UK and the US.

Free access Mining, Diplomacy 21.11.2024

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on 24 July 2024 in Paris.

Central African Republic
Diamond embargo to be raised in decisive Dubai meeting

The country's diamond industry is hoping that a decade-long embargo on its stones will be partially or fully lifted as a result of the Kimberley Process plenary meeting being held this week in the UAE.

Subscribers only Mining 11.11.2024

Inner circles | Ethiopia
Who's who in the entourage of Takele Uma, Abiy's new Ethio-Djibouti Railway boss

The Ethiopian PM has appointed the former Addis Ababa mayor and minister of mines, whom he dismissed last year, to revitalize the struggling railway. An early supporter of Abiy, Takele has surrounded himself with loyalists, which risks raising some hackles.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2024

The chief executive officer of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway, Takele Uma Banti, in Addis Ababa in May 2022.

Nigeria
Lagos ports attract interest from Emirati giants DP World and Abu Dhabi Ports

After a slowdown following the Covid-19 pandemic, the ports of Nigeria's economic capital are once more attracting foreign investors. With activity picking up again, two Emirati companies seem particularly interested.

Subscribers only Business 24.10.2024

The Lagos Tin-Can Island container terminal in Apapa in 2015.

Somaliland
Ethiopia deal looms large over presidential poll

The memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year by Hargeisa and Addis Ababa is playing a major role in the battle between re-election hopeful Muse Bihi and his main rival Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. The result of next month's poll will seal the fate of the MoU.

Subscribers only Politics 14.10.2024

Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

The president's new chief of staff may lack political clout, but he has a strong business background and enjoys support from powerful government figures. During Tshisekedi's first term, the leadership of his private office was deemed erratic, and he is keen to buck that trend.

Subscribers only Politics 11.10.2024

Somalia
Doha regains foothold in Mogadishu

Qatar is taking advantage of a lull in relations between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates to move its pawns into play. Its diplomats are already starting to take the lead in upcoming talks with Al-Shabaab.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.07.2024

Kenya, Somaliland
Somaliland lobbies in Nairobi to counter Mogadishu's diplomatic offensive

The separatist state wants to persuade people that its offer to lease land for an Ethiopian naval base in exchange for Ethiopia's recognition of its sovereignty could generate significant economic opportunities for Kenya and the region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.05.2024

Spotlight | Ethiopia, Somalia
Horn of Africa corridor competition intensifies as regional rivalry deepens

Ethiopia, Africa's most populous landlocked country, hopes to diversify supply routes to reduce its dependence on Djibouti. The future transport corridors are attracting the attention of international development partners and of the Gulf States, which are battling for influence in the region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.05.2024

Somalia
AfDB finances upgrade of Somaliland's second busiest road

On 12 February, a Tunisian-Somaliland duo will begin a feasibility assessment for the renovation of a 183km stretch of road between Hargeisa and Burao.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 25.01.2024

Ethiopia, Somalia
After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation

As landlocked Ethiopia strives to reduce its dependence on Djibouti, its proposal to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation paves the way for forging bilateral trade relations. But many obstacles lie ahead.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 15.01.2024

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DRC
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DP World

Senegal
Senegalese MPs courted by Abu Dhabi

Somalia
Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

Kenya
After Adani scandal, Ruto moves cautiously on Mombasa and Lamu port concessions

Spotlight | Algeria
Rodolphe Saadé prepares wave of changes for Algerian ports

Eritrea
In the face of Addis Ababa's ambitions, Eritrea looks for Red Sea support

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Spotlight | Nigeria
Tinubu picks Gilbert Chagoury for Lagos ports renovation project

Central African Republic
Difficult-to-sell huge diamond loses its sparkle for Touadéra

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI's Abu Dhabi investment agreements not yet implemented

Central African Republic
Bangui succeeds in getting diamond embargo lifted

Central African Republic
Diamond embargo to be raised in decisive Dubai meeting

Inner circles | Ethiopia
Who's who in the entourage of Takele Uma, Abiy's new Ethio-Djibouti Railway boss

Nigeria
Lagos ports attract interest from Emirati giants DP World and Abu Dhabi Ports

Somaliland
Ethiopia deal looms large over presidential poll

Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

Somalia
Doha regains foothold in Mogadishu

Kenya, Somaliland
Somaliland lobbies in Nairobi to counter Mogadishu's diplomatic offensive

Spotlight | Ethiopia, Somalia
Horn of Africa corridor competition intensifies as regional rivalry deepens

Somalia
AfDB finances upgrade of Somaliland's second busiest road

Ethiopia, Somalia
After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation

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DRC Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

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DP World

Senegal Senegalese MPs courted by Abu Dhabi

Somalia Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

Kenya After Adani scandal, Ruto moves cautiously on Mombasa and Lamu port concessions

Spotlight | Algeria Rodolphe Saadé prepares wave of changes for Algerian ports

Eritrea In the face of Addis Ababa's ambitions, Eritrea looks for Red Sea support

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Spotlight | Nigeria Tinubu picks Gilbert Chagoury for Lagos ports renovation project

Central African Republic Difficult-to-sell huge diamond loses its sparkle for Touadéra

Spotlight | Morocco Mohammed VI's Abu Dhabi investment agreements not yet implemented

Central African Republic Bangui succeeds in getting diamond embargo lifted

Central African Republic Diamond embargo to be raised in decisive Dubai meeting

Inner circles | Ethiopia Who's who in the entourage of Takele Uma, Abiy's new Ethio-Djibouti Railway boss

Nigeria Lagos ports attract interest from Emirati giants DP World and Abu Dhabi Ports

Somaliland Ethiopia deal looms large over presidential poll

Inner circles | DRC Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

Somalia Doha regains foothold in Mogadishu

Kenya, Somaliland Somaliland lobbies in Nairobi to counter Mogadishu's diplomatic offensive

Spotlight | Ethiopia, Somalia Horn of Africa corridor competition intensifies as regional rivalry deepens

Somalia AfDB finances upgrade of Somaliland's second busiest road

Ethiopia, Somalia After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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DRC
Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Senegal
Senegalese MPs courted by Abu Dhabi

Somalia
Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

Kenya
After Adani scandal, Ruto moves cautiously on Mombasa and Lamu port concessions

Spotlight | Algeria
Rodolphe Saadé prepares wave of changes for Algerian ports

Eritrea
In the face of Addis Ababa's ambitions, Eritrea looks for Red Sea support

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Spotlight | Nigeria
Tinubu picks Gilbert Chagoury for Lagos ports renovation project

Central African Republic
Difficult-to-sell huge diamond loses its sparkle for Touadéra

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI's Abu Dhabi investment agreements not yet implemented

Central African Republic
Bangui succeeds in getting diamond embargo lifted

Central African Republic
Diamond embargo to be raised in decisive Dubai meeting

Inner circles | Ethiopia
Who's who in the entourage of Takele Uma, Abiy's new Ethio-Djibouti Railway boss

Nigeria
Lagos ports attract interest from Emirati giants DP World and Abu Dhabi Ports

Somaliland
Ethiopia deal looms large over presidential poll

Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

Somalia
Doha regains foothold in Mogadishu

Kenya, Somaliland
Somaliland lobbies in Nairobi to counter Mogadishu's diplomatic offensive

Spotlight | Ethiopia, Somalia
Horn of Africa corridor competition intensifies as regional rivalry deepens

Somalia
AfDB finances upgrade of Somaliland's second busiest road

Ethiopia, Somalia
After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation