Oil

Benin
Major Shell selected to export first Sèmè oil shipment

The Anglo-Dutch major has secured the symbolic rights to the Benin offshore oil field, where production – which had been suspended in 1998 – resumed this year. The field's operator, Akrake Petroleum Benin, must quickly renegotiate the terms of the deposit's development in order to continue its operations.

Central African Republic
Two Wagner contacts dropped from Moscow delegation

At the last minute, two pro-Russian Central African Republic figures were removed from the list of representatives accompanying the president to the Russia-Africa Summit, organised on 28 and 29 October.

Central African Republic
Bangui and Moscow seek oil deal of uncertain terms

The Central African Republic and Russia are expected to sign a deal in early 2027. The project, for which negotiations are coming ahead of the Russia-Africa summit to be held in Moscow on 20 and 29 October, would be carried out through Central African oil firm SOPRAF.

Sudan
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's allies working hard to overcome Emirati stand-off

Egyptian diplomacy is hoping to secure an Arab League condemnation of external support for the Rapid Support Forces, while carefully avoiding a direct confrontation with its backer, the United Arab Emirates.

The New Guard
South Sudan, Benin, Madagascar

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

South SudanAwow Daniel Chuang, taking charge of petroleum ministry

West AfricaJoé Dwèt Filé, from the stage to presidential palaces

MadagascarHoussen Mebobaly Safy, budding agribusiness entrepreneur

Libya
New setback for Kuwaiti group Al-Kharafi in battle with Libyan sovereign fund

The Al-Kharafi construction firm and the Libyan Investment Authority are continuing their legal wranglings.

Libya
AED Global looks to establish itself in oil market

The American company, which specialises in oil and gas exploration and production, is negotiating with the National Oil Corp to ensure the development of the Zelten field in the Sirte Basin.