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Spotlight | DRC
Several paths forward for giant Manono lithium project

The Manono site, DRC. © @AvzMinerals/Twitter

Manono deposit's Australian operator, AVZ Minerals, says its future looks bright on this world-class lithium project but there are few uncertainties about its development.

Free access Mining

Central Africa

Chad, United States
Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

The US State Department is taking a close interest in the talks taking place in Doha between Chad's armed groups and the ruling junta. Following the visit made to N'Djamena at the end of March by assistant secretary of state for African affairs Molly Phee, it has sent a team to Doha to follow the talks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

West Africa

Benin
Cotonou wants Turkish drones and Chinese armaments to defend its borders

Faced with an increasing number of attacks from armed groups in northern Benin, the authorities in Cotonou have stepped up their efforts to find suppliers able to provide them with air defence systems. Among the contenders are Turkey's Baykar group, China's PolyTech and France's A-NSE.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy

Africa, France
Arnaud de Brosses makes discreet departure from Pascal Agboyibor's office

Arnaud de Brosses, a specialist in tax law, formerly of Arsène Taxand, had been hired in February 2020 as a partner in the firm's Paris office, but has just discreetly left.

Subscribers only Business

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, UAE
In mediator roles, crown princes MbS and MbZ jostle for influence in the Horn

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (l) meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (r) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8 December 2021. © Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Court Handout

Over the past year, UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan has actively sought to bring together Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan, while his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Salman for his part, has been fostering ties with Addis Ababa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Kenya
Kenyatta and Odinga's dilemma over choice of future deputy president

The outgoing Kenyan president wants to influence the choice of Raila Odinga's running mate in upcoming elections, even if it means accentuating the tensions within their coalition. The decision must be taken before 28 April.

Subscribers only Politics

Sudan
Military supporters manoeuvre behind the scenes to undermine national dialogue process

As UNITAMS strives to break the political deadlock in Sudan, a new initiative backed by supporters of the military regime was unveiled last week, leaving the political parties divided about how they should react.

Subscribers only Politics

Tanzania
President Suluhu rehabilitates Magufuli outcasts

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. © Twitter/@SuluhuSamia

The Tanzanian leader has been rehabilitating figures ostracised during John Magufuli's presidency, which ended with his death a year ago. Some are now key figures in the new president's administration.

Subscribers only Politics

Somalia
Texas's Coastline hopes to soon shake off suspicion of 'corruption'

The Somali government suspects Coastline Exploration employed "corrupt practices" to win seven offshore blocks in mid-February. The US firm vehemently denies these accusations.

Subscribers only Energy

Southern Africa and islands

Zimbabwe
Magnate Billy Rautenbach consolidates his control of Matabeleland North coal

A cooling tower at Hwange Power station's Phase 8, currently under construction in Hwange, Zimbabwe, October 19, 2021. © Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters

Billy Rautenbach, a historic supporter of Zanu-Pf since the Mugabe era and long considered the richest man in Zimbabwe, is increasing his hold on coal in the west of the country. This is a major coup at a time when national demand is set to rise sharply following the planned increase in capacity at Hwange power station.

Subscribers only Mining

North Africa

Algeria
Cevital cashes in on France's sunflower oil shortage

Issad Rebrab's conglomerate has obtained a waiver to ship 462 tonnes of cooking oil to France, despite Algeria's ban on exporting basic foodstuffs. It is taking advantage of the shortage on French shelves, caused by the war in Ukraine, to publicise its products and gain market share.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business

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