Energy

Tanzania
PM Nchemba seeks new investors in London

The Tanzanian prime minister spent five days in the UK in early October promoting investment in his country, but did not manage to secure a meeting with a representative of the British government.

Egypt
Government rules out extending European Erasmus+ student programme

Despite pressure from Western embassies, the authorities are refusing to ease restrictions on academic mobility, whilst seeking to benefit from EU funding for research and educational development.

South Africa
Entrepreneur Heine van Niekerk increases defence sector influence

Active in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors, the South African investor has just bought two companies specialising in armoured vehicles in order to expand his business in the sale of military equipment.

Congo, Ivory Coast
Golar LNG and Exmar fight it out for floating plant contracts

A newcomer to the small, exclusive circle of companies offering gas solutions to oil companies and gas-consuming countries, Exmar is determined to make its mark in the Ivorian and Congolese offshore sectors, previously dominated by Norway's Golar.

Morocco
Fresh faces rise through the ranks at Al Mada royal investment fund

Appointed CEO of the royal holding company in January, Noufissa Kessar is supported on a daily basis by the discreet Aymane Taud, as well as by a few younger executives whose influence is growing.

Palace Intrigues
Paul Biya, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Martin Bouygues

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CameroonBiya postpones new Switzerland trip to host Albert II of Monaco

Central African RepublicTouadéra stands by French Ambassador Bruno Foucher

Ivory CoastMartin Bouygues, a no-show at the first lady's gala

Libya, Mali
The secrets behind Azawad Liberation Front's visit to Benghazi

The separatist military organisation sent a high-level delegation to eastern Libya to hold talks with Saddam Haftar. However, requests for collaboration and support in military equipment have gone unanswered.