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Fully focused on its goal of regulating the precious mineral sector, Félix Tshisekedi's presidency expects significant fiscal returns this year. The authorities, however, have had to contend with pressure from Chinese operators eager to obtain larger quotas, as well as the reluctance of certain administrations.
Unless renewed, the term of the president of the temporary administration in Tigray could end on 8 April. The matter is at the heart of an intense political tug-of-war between the federal government and the TPLF.
A delegation from the Anglo-Australian mining major, which has not visited the continent since 2015, will travel to Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and Angola at the end of April. The aim is to forge links with the authorities and junior exploration companies, particularly in the copper sector.
The Geneva trader is considering selling Russian-origin fuels to PetroSA as some of the US OFAC restrictions have now been partially lifted. The proposal is likely to appeal to the state-owned company, as diesel supply tightens in South Africa.
Beyond the revival of relations, strained by trade disputes, the Moroccan prime minister's visit to Cairo is part of a quiet rapprochement between King Mohammed VI and the Egyptian president in recent months. The latter may even visit Morocco.
