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In Focus | Africa, Russia
Senator Morozov, Moscow's go-to PR rep in Africa for Putin, Russian business and the FSB

Senator Igor Morozov, ex-FSB colonel, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 16 June 2022. © Russian Look Ltd./Alamy

Igor Morozov heads AFROCOM, an organisation that aims to facilitate Russian companies' access to African markets. He is increasingly present on the continent, making regular trips and waging an aggressive commercial diplomacy there.

Subscribers only Politics, Business, Diplomacy

Central Africa

Cameroon
NW/SW: Cameroon's government takes small steps towards the secessionists

Cameroonian President Paul Biya met with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis in early September to discuss the NW/SW crisis. © AMR Alfiky/Reuters//Stephane Lemouton/Pool/Abacapress.com/Reuters

Following a call between Cameroonian President Paul Biya and the Swiss President Ignazio Cassisin in early September, Cameroon's Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute met via video conference with Anglophone leaders of the diaspora. However, this unprecedented step does not necessarily bode well for the establishment of new negotiations.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Gabon
Dismissed in Libreville in its dispute with Orabank, Titane Constructions turns to the CCJA

For two years, the company Titane Constructions has been seeking compensation after the public auction of a piece of land valued at nearly €20m by the bank Orabank. The matter has been referred to the Ohada Common Court of Justice and Arbitration.

Subscribers only Finance

West Africa

Africa
AU Peace and Security Commissioner Bankole Adeoye sends angry letter of reproach to his staff

Nigerian Ambassador to the African Union Bankole Adeoye. © Thomas Imo/photothek.de via www.imago-images.de/Reuters

Nigerian ambassador Bankole Adeoye has had enough of the delays and lack of preparation for meetings of the African Union Peace and Security Council. He made this abundantly clear in a letter sent to his staff on 5 September.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy

Burkina Faso, France
France to provide Burkina Faso with military and financial support

While France has just completed its withdrawal from Mali, Paris is preparing to provide nearly €15m in budgetary aid to Ouagadougou. It is also considering a military support programme to strengthen Burkina Faso's armed forces as they face increased threats from Islamist militant groups.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy

Nigeria
Nigeria wins round in battle against P&ID shareholder

In mid-September, the court of the Southern District of New York granted Nigeria's request for discovery over VR Advisory Services.

Subscribers only Energy

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Somalia
Somali officials apologise to ousted UN envoy Haysom in political ploy

The South African diplomat Fink Haysom was declared persona non grata in Somalia by the former president Farmajo in 2019. Some regional officials have now apologised to him, in an apparent ploy to undermine South West state president Abdiaziz Laftagareen.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy

Kenya
Ruto forges delicate balance between politicians and technocrats

The new Kenyan president's administration is having trouble finding enough experts to put his programme into action but also needs to meet the demands of his political allies.

Subscribers only Politics

Southern Africa and islands

South Africa
Ramaphosa takes active stance against Africa's "Anti-Russia bill" on Washington trip

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met his US counterpart Joe Biden in Washington on 16 September 2022. © Pete Marovich - Pool via CNP/picture alliance / Consolidated News Photos/Newscom/MaxPPP

On a recent trip to the US capital, the South African head of state reiterated his strong opposition to plans to sanction African countries trading with Russia. He believes his calls have been heard.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy

Mozambique
Former first lady's cousin moves into gemstones

Jose Eduardo Dai, who has long played a key role in the Guebuza family's mining business, is launching a new company to exploit gems in northern Mozambique.

Subscribers only Mining

North Africa

Algeria, North Africa
China's CRCC in Algiers' bad books over East-West motorway delays

The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) is at odds with the Algerian authorities over the delivery of the road linking Bejaia to the East-West motorway. With many hurdles hampering the works, the road may well end up taking several more years to complete.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

Germany, North Africa, Tunisia
Tunisian intelligence specialist appointed Military Attaché in Berlin

In charge of Tunisian foreign intelligence, Colonel Major Ben H. is soon to be appointed Defence Attaché to the Tunisian Embassy in Germany.

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