Mamadi Doumbouya

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
Chad, Guinea, Sudan

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

Chad Nair Abakar passes from engineer to football ambassador

Guinea Ex-journalist Kourouma polishes his country's image at the EU

Sudan Mayada Adil, the doctor who speaks for Sudanese women

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

Guinea
AngloGold faces social and security problems in Siguiri

Guinea's top gold producer, AngloGold, has had to reduce its activities because of illegal invasions of its site in Siguiri by artisanal miners. But the ruling junta is in no hurry to tackle the problem, despite the fears of employees.

Ivory Coast
Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné set to attend UN General Assembly

Vice President Tiemoko Meyliet Koné will represent Alassane Ouattara at the next UN General Assembly in New York in late September.

Guinea
Inside the Baowu-Winning Consortium Simandou iron project deal

The Chinese group Baowu and Winning Consortium Simandou has just signed a cooperation agreement, so that when the Simandou iron ore mine comes on stream, the steel giant will become the majority shareholder.

Spotlight | Guinea
Monaco Resources Group's scheme to ditch mining assets

Metalcorp has sold its majority stake in Société des Bauxites de Guinée without informing its co-shareholders. This sale occurred only months after Metalcorp, a highly indebted subsidiary of Monaco Resources Group, was discreetly taken out of the conglomerate.

Guinea
Junta clashes with Russia's Nordgold over state's 15% stake in SMD

Conakry has demanded payment of a debt dating from 2006 for the sale of the state's shares in Societe Miniere de Dinguiraye to Crew gold, the former owner of the mine that sold it in 2010 to Alexei Mordashov's group.

Guinea
Conakry's concerns grow over MINUSMA departure

Behind the scenes, Guinean diplomats have opened up to a handful of western partners, including France, to voice Conakry's concerns over the departure of MINUSMA. The United Nations peacekeeping force is set to leave before the end of 2023.

Guinea
Winning seeks fresh bauxite in Boffa corridor

The Singaporean mining logistics giant has partnered with Guinean mining companies Kimbo and GIC to help it meet growing Chinese demand. Its Chinese rival COSCO, in partnership with Chalco and SD Mining, is also present in the region.

Guinea
Government favours using leased aircraft for Air Guinée relaunch

The Guinean authorities plan to set up a new national airline using leased aircraft. Consideration was given at one point to using aeroplanes owned by private-sector operators but this option was finally set aside.

Guinea
New wave of Guinea embassy promotions

Minister of Foreign Affairs Morissanda Kouyaté promoted 35 diplomats working in around 20 of the country's embassies.