Spotlight | Niger
CNPC tries to retain monopoly despite pressure from junta

Niger
The spin doctors polishing Abdourahamane Tchiani's image

To bolster his reputation tarnished by the deteriorating security situation, the head of state has turned to two experienced journalists. One of them has close links with the Russian community present in Niger.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Niger, Central African Republic

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

NigeriaAyo Sopitan, trader turned miner

NigerSalim Gado, Tchiani's ambitious right-hand man

Central African RepublicWilliam Ndjapou, the rising adviser

Niger
US grants Tchiani's junta a sizeable favour

The US State Department recently gave the green light for the delivery of spare parts for aircraft used by the Nigerien army. These had been under embargo since the coup d'état of 26 July 2023.

Niger
CNPC subsidiary hit hard by taxes

NIGER| The Niger bank accounts of Great Wall Drilling Co have been frozen since late January after tax authorities apparently spotted irregularities in the CNPC oil major's subsidiary.