Logistics

Algeria, Tunisia
Algiers commissions Cevital to supply sugar to Tunis

The Tunisian government is facing another year of sugar shortage and has asked Algeria for an emergency supply.

Algeria
Drinks giant Ifri strengthens its market share

Algerian beverage leader Ifri has bought three turnkey aseptic juice packaging lines from Tetra Pak France & Benelux for around €15m.

Angola
Angola's first blast furnace gathers steam

With the help of Brazilian specialists, Angola has found a first African buyer for its ground-breaking pig iron production. Discussions are underway with other countries.

Senegal
Former star goalie Cheikh Seck now a defence sector broker

The multiply capped player is a regular supplier to Senegal's army which called on him to meet its logistical needs.

Ethiopia
New tender call to liberalise logistics sector

The Ethiopian Maritime Authority is once again gearing up to review applications from firms wishing to obtain a multimodal licence. This should put an end to the monopoly currently enjoyed by Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise in the logistics sector.

Guinea
UMS to recover rerouted mining plane after lengthy legal battle

The plane was supposed to travel to France for maintenance work, but was re-routed to Canada.

Kenya
Macron looks to outmanoeuvre Chinese on Nakuru-Mau Summit highway

Emmanuel Macron is hoping to discuss the future Nakuru-Mau Summit highway with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto. The project, which is being overseen by France’s Vinci and Meridiam, has been suspended by Nairobi.

Uganda
Museveni lends land in bid to make Uganda a regional hub for Emirati trade

Uganda is allocating more and more farmland to investors from the United Arab Emirates. This is part of Kampala's plan to take advantage of the civil war in Sudan to turn the country into a hub for Emirati trade in the region.

Liberia
Details of Liberia's secret deal with ArcelorMittal revealed

Africa Intelligence has gained access to the confidential deal which gives the global steel giant a virtual monopoly on iron ore in Liberia at the expense of Solway Mining.

The New Guard
DR Congo, Guinea, Ethiopia, Eswatini

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

DRC Charlotte Kalala, a bridge between the diaspora and the two Congos

Guinea Mohamed Diawara, leader of the revolting judges

Ethiopia Noel Daniel, promoting venture capital in Addis

Eswatini Sicelo Mngomezulu, the pro-democracy lawyer exiled by the absolutist king