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Spotlight | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
East Africa promises bankable bid to host AFCON 2027

The joint bid by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to host the coveted 2027 African Cup of Nations is banking more on the commercial viability of the project than on the region's football excellence.

Subscribers only The Continent Diplomacy 26.09.2023

CAF President Patrice Motsepe (L) speaks during the 2022 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards on 21 July 2022, in the Moroccan capital Rabat.

South Africa
Germany's AIREG to fly down to Cape Town to promote greener aviation fuels

The German association AIREG, which promotes the use of sustainable aviation fuels, will attend the Africa Energy Week conference next month for the first time. So far, the initiative has attracted the support of only one African company, Sasol.

Subscribers only Energy Business 25.09.2023

Nigeria
Access Bank struggles to attract French companies in Lagos

Nigerian Access Bank has been very outspoken about strengthening ties with France, but has not yet made much progress.

Subscribers only Finance Business 25.09.2023

Angola
The Lobito Corridor, a golden opportunity for drone surveillance specialists

The handover to new operators of the railway that links Kolwezi in DR Congo to the Angolan port of Lobito offers an opening for infrastructure inspection firms. French start-up ROAV7, already well-established in Central Africa, hopes to get in on the action.

Subscribers only Energy 19.09.2023

Morocco
Whistleblower accuses senior managers at LEONI's Moroccan branch of embezzlement

A former HR director of the automotive supplier LEONI Wiring Systems France, who was dismissed in 2019, blew the whistle on the actions of senior executives at the company's Moroccan subsidiary. A French court ruling has not challenged the reality of his allegations but has upheld his dismissal for gross misconduct.

Subscribers only Business 19.09.2023

Tunisia
Tunis chooses Chinese Chint for electric grid planning

The state power company just signed a key contract with Chinese firm Chint Electrics to modernise its power grid.

Subscribers only Infrastructure Energy 19.09.2023

In Focus | Guinea
Inside the business of illegal fishing testing the Beijing-Conakry axis

Guinea's industrial fishing sector is dominated by a myriad of Chinese firms, many of which are involved in illegal practices. The government is hoping that improved coastal surveillance will curb a phenomenon that is costing the Guinean economy millions of dollars in lost revenue.

Subscribers only Business Diplomacy 18.09.2023

Charlotte Daffé, Minister for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Maritime Economy.

Kenya
Kenya coffee reforms pummel multinationals, boost local firms

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's zealous coffee reforms, aimed at giving Kenyan firms a larger share of the spoils, have hit multinationals like Neumann Kaffee Gruppe hard. They are also part of the government's attack on the interests of ex-president Kenyatta.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 18.09.2023

Samples of coffee beans sit at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange on 11 June 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mozambique
Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, the two majors operating the two gas projects in Cabo Delgado, are unable to find common ground. The French company would like to reopen negotiations, unlike the American company.

Subscribers only Energy 18.09.2023

Angola
Block 20: Petronas and TotalEnergies' honeymoon period continues in offshore

Attracted by the announcement that production will soon begin on Block 20, Petronas has acquired a 40% stake in the asset from French major TotalEnergies.

Subscribers only Energy 15.09.2023

Spotlight | South Africa
Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

French oil and gas major TotalEnergies is having to deal with a plethora of players as it tries to develop its 11B/12B gas block, with its various South African partners far from united on the issue.

Subscribers only Energy 12.09.2023

Central African Republic
Touadéra set up 'task force' to oversee Total Centrafrique sale

The planned sale of the Central African Republic's largest importer [...]

Subscribers only Politics 12.09.2023

Gabon
Post-coup, oil companies are being called to account

Despite officially denying that it is carrying out an audit, Gabon's Ministry of Hydrocarbons has asked the oil companies operating there to provide a list of all payments made to the state from 2020 to 2023.

Subscribers only Energy 11.09.2023

Sudan
Sudan's crucial farming sector on point of collapse amid civil war

Though most of the fighting is in Khartoum and Darfur, Sudan's farms are reeling from the consequences of the conflict, with projected losses of $1.3bn putting the country at risk of famine.

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2023

A farmer transports dates in northern Sudan.

Kenya
State pension body chases $47m from tardy public sector contributors

A few weeks after getting a new director, Kenya's National Social Security Fund is tackling a mountain of unpaid contributions in several counties. Most of the missing millions is owed by state entities.

Subscribers only Finance Politics 06.09.2023

Spotlight | Mozambique
TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

French oil major TotalEnergies should end the suspense in a matter of weeks. The resumption of work on its gas liquefaction plant is now expected shortly by its numerous contractors and the Mozambican government.

Subscribers only Energy 05.09.2023

Patrick Pouyanné in Paris, 29 August 2023.

Central African Republic
Minair, Wagner's favourite local airline

Deprived of some of their plans in Central African Republic for months, the Russian paramilitary group Wagner's men have turned to a local solution and is using the airline Minair.

Subscribers only Defence Business 05.09.2023

Namibia, South Africa
TotalEnergies Block 5/6/7: PetroSA to sell stakes to CNOOC to fund exploration

South Africa's state-owned PetroSA plans to sell half of its 20% stake in the offshore block in the Orange Basin to fund its share in a long-awaited exploration well.

Subscribers only Energy 04.09.2023

Mozambique
In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

In Mozambique, the consortium bringing together EDF and TotalEnergies is currently negotiating concession agreements for the Mphanda Nkuwa dam construction project.

Subscribers only Energy 04.09.2023

Guinea
Doumbouya's aides pave the way for president's trip to NYC

A host of diplomats and advisers are involved in preparations for the United Nations General Assembly later this month. Guinean president, Mamadi Doumbouya, is expected to attend and is counting on this event to push forward his political agenda.

Subscribers only Business Diplomacy 01.09.2023

President Mamady Doumbouya in Conakry on 17 September 2021.

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Egypt
The rise of militia businessman Arjani

DRC
Tshisekedi keeps close eye on Kabila ahead of presidential elections

TotalEnergies

Spotlight | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
East Africa promises bankable bid to host AFCON 2027

South Africa
Germany's AIREG to fly down to Cape Town to promote greener aviation fuels

Nigeria
Access Bank struggles to attract French companies in Lagos

Angola
The Lobito Corridor, a golden opportunity for drone surveillance specialists

Morocco
Whistleblower accuses senior managers at LEONI's Moroccan branch of embezzlement

Tunisia
Tunis chooses Chinese Chint for electric grid planning

In Focus | Guinea
Inside the business of illegal fishing testing the Beijing-Conakry axis

Kenya
Kenya coffee reforms pummel multinationals, boost local firms

Mozambique
Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

Angola
Block 20: Petronas and TotalEnergies' honeymoon period continues in offshore

Spotlight | South Africa
Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

Central African Republic
Touadéra set up 'task force' to oversee Total Centrafrique sale

Gabon
Post-coup, oil companies are being called to account

Sudan
Sudan's crucial farming sector on point of collapse amid civil war

Kenya
State pension body chases $47m from tardy public sector contributors

Spotlight | Mozambique
TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

Central African Republic
Minair, Wagner's favourite local airline

Namibia, South Africa
TotalEnergies Block 5/6/7: PetroSA to sell stakes to CNOOC to fund exploration

Mozambique
In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

Guinea
Doumbouya's aides pave the way for president's trip to NYC

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TotalEnergies

Spotlight | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda East Africa promises bankable bid to host AFCON 2027

South Africa Germany's AIREG to fly down to Cape Town to promote greener aviation fuels

Nigeria Access Bank struggles to attract French companies in Lagos

Angola The Lobito Corridor, a golden opportunity for drone surveillance specialists

Morocco Whistleblower accuses senior managers at LEONI's Moroccan branch of embezzlement

Tunisia Tunis chooses Chinese Chint for electric grid planning

In Focus | Guinea Inside the business of illegal fishing testing the Beijing-Conakry axis

Kenya Kenya coffee reforms pummel multinationals, boost local firms

Mozambique Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

Angola Block 20: Petronas and TotalEnergies' honeymoon period continues in offshore

Spotlight | South Africa Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

Central African Republic Touadéra set up 'task force' to oversee Total Centrafrique sale

Gabon Post-coup, oil companies are being called to account

Sudan Sudan's crucial farming sector on point of collapse amid civil war

Kenya State pension body chases $47m from tardy public sector contributors

Spotlight | Mozambique TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

Central African Republic Minair, Wagner's favourite local airline

Namibia, South Africa TotalEnergies Block 5/6/7: PetroSA to sell stakes to CNOOC to fund exploration

Mozambique In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

Guinea Doumbouya's aides pave the way for president's trip to NYC

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Egypt
The rise of militia businessman Arjani

DRC
Tshisekedi keeps close eye on Kabila ahead of presidential elections

Spotlight | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
East Africa promises bankable bid to host AFCON 2027

South Africa
Germany's AIREG to fly down to Cape Town to promote greener aviation fuels

Nigeria
Access Bank struggles to attract French companies in Lagos

Angola
The Lobito Corridor, a golden opportunity for drone surveillance specialists

Morocco
Whistleblower accuses senior managers at LEONI's Moroccan branch of embezzlement

Tunisia
Tunis chooses Chinese Chint for electric grid planning

In Focus | Guinea
Inside the business of illegal fishing testing the Beijing-Conakry axis

Kenya
Kenya coffee reforms pummel multinationals, boost local firms

Mozambique
Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

Angola
Block 20: Petronas and TotalEnergies' honeymoon period continues in offshore

Spotlight | South Africa
Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

Central African Republic
Touadéra set up 'task force' to oversee Total Centrafrique sale

Gabon
Post-coup, oil companies are being called to account

Sudan
Sudan's crucial farming sector on point of collapse amid civil war

Kenya
State pension body chases $47m from tardy public sector contributors

Spotlight | Mozambique
TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

Central African Republic
Minair, Wagner's favourite local airline

Namibia, South Africa
TotalEnergies Block 5/6/7: PetroSA to sell stakes to CNOOC to fund exploration

Mozambique
In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

Guinea
Doumbouya's aides pave the way for president's trip to NYC