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Spotlight | Algeria, Morocco
Algiers puts pressure on General Electric over its involvement in project in Western Sahara

A factory belonging to US group General Electric, in France. © Loïc Venance/AFP

Pressure from Algeria could endanger a green hydrogen project in Laâyoune in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. US group General Electric's energy subsidiary was to provide the project with its expertise.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy

Central Africa

Gabon
Oligui Nguema sees basic law referendum as springboard for presidential poll

The transitional president hopes to capitalise on the momentum of the vote on the draft new constitution on 16 November to organise the presidential election before the end of this year.

Subscribers only Politics

DRC
After numerous delays, US company Symbion Power is eager to finalise Lake Kivu gas project

Almost two years after winning the tender for the Makelele block, the American company Symbion Power resumed negotiations with Kinshasa in July. The Congolese PM Judith Suminwa Tuluka insists that her government is eager for the project to go ahead.

Subscribers only Energy

West Africa

African Union
AU security bigwigs to meet in Abidjan this week

Senior officials from the UN, EU, and OIC have also been invited to attend the retreat organised by the AU's Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy

Ivory Coast
Tourism minister attempts to revive Yamoussoukro's Hotel Président

An agreement had been signed with the South African company Sun International but it was blocked by the Minister for Assets, the State Portfolio and Public Enterprises Moussa Sanogo.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
Behind the scenes of Kindiki becoming new deputy president

Kenya's new deputy president Kithure Kindiki at Harambee House, in Nairobi on 24 June 2024. © Simon Maina/AFP

Loyalists close to the head of state and who were vying to become his second-in-command met discreetly last week when the impeachment of the then deputy president was in progress. Ultimately, Ruto chose his interior minister for the role, while offering political guarantees to those disappointed contenders.

Subscribers only Politics

Ethiopia
VR Capital's arrival complicates Addis Ababa's negotiations with private creditors

Richard Deitz, President of VR Capital, at the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, 4 May 2016. © Brendan McDermid/Reuters

As the annual IMF and World Bank meetings get underway, Ethiopia is hoping to reach an agreement with its official creditors by the end of the year. But negotiations with newcomer VR Capital look set to be tough.

Subscribers only Finance

Southern Africa and islands

South Africa
Former minister Valli Moosa joins Jay Nadoo in bid for Gautrain concession

South Africa's former environment minister Mohammed Valli Moosa has joined a consortium vying for the concession to operate Gautrain, a 80km high-speed rail network in the country.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

North Africa

Morocco
What's on the agenda for Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Rabat?

French president Emmanuel Macron with King Mohammed VI of Morocco in Rabat on 15 November 2018. © Fadel Senna/AFP

The French president will visit Morocco from 28 to 30 October. He will be welcomed on arrival by King Mohammed VI, and will attend a state dinner at the royal palace the following day. He is also scheduled to address the Moroccan parliament and meet with the French community.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Morocco
Luc Gérard Nyafé sentenced in first instance and awaiting second trial

The chairman of Compagnie Minière de Touissit was handed down an 827 million dirhams (€77m) fine and six-month suspended prison sentence in early October. He is awaiting a second trial scheduled for 25 October.

Subscribers only Mining

Morocco
Akhannouch's grand government reshuffle unveiled

Aziz Akhannouch in Beijing, China, 4 September 2024. © Adek Berry/POOL/AFP

After three years of political stability, the head of government is set to overhaul his team. Several major departments are likely to see the appointment of new ministers.

Subscribers only Politics

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