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ExxonMobil employees sabotage visit of Savannah Energy execs over Doba takeover

Unhappy that their transfer terms haven't yet been negotiated, the US supermajor's employees in Chad prevented the Savannah executives from landing at Komé airport.

Subscribers only Energy 07.09.2021

Czech defence industry's African sales drive

In July, Prague embarked on a major tour of West and Central African defence ministries to promote Czech Republic's military know-how. Once dominated by French interests, competition in this region is becoming increasingly international.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 03.09.2021

Covid era accentuates CNPC's differential treatment of local staff

While work-leave rotation patterns have returned to normal for the company's Chinese staff, its locally-employed employees are an entirely different boat.

Subscribers only Energy 27.08.2021

Burkina Faso subcontractor Arouna Nikiema is Minusca favourite

Croisement SA CEO Arouna Nikiema © FNA Foundation

Subscribers only Defence, Business 20.08.2021

Spotlight
Equatorial Guinea turns to IMF as bankruptcy looms

Equatorial Guinea has become a matter of concern for the CEMAC, whose heads of state are gathering for an IMF summit in Yaoundé today.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.08.2021

Mohammed VI's Tractafric Motors to transfer all interests to Sassou ally

The Congolese deputy and businessman Alexis Ndinga. © Facebook/Alexis Ndinga

Subscribers only Business 17.08.2021

N'Djamena keeps wheeler-dealers at bay with allies' help

There has been a marked uptick in Western consultants looking to pay calls on the transitional government since Idriss Déby's death. Chad's intelligence agencies and those of its allies' have been busy blocking their way.

Subscribers only Business 28.07.2021

Déby's nephew Bedey takes transitional military council to the skies

Abderrahmane Hassan Déby Itno, a nephew of the late president Idriss Déby, has secured a long-haul business jet for the Chadian transitional authorities to travel around on official business. The low-profile businessman has long played an important role in public procurement.

Subscribers only Business 28.07.2021

Mahamat Déby expected in Doha to orchestrate (and finance) reconciliation

Transition president Mahamat Idriss Déby is counting on the oil-rich emirate to fund a sweeping reconciliation operation in Chad but there are still serious hurdles in the way.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.07.2021

Chad's transitional president Mahamat Idriss Déby.

Washington turns to Toyota and Bulgarian firm Arsenal to equip Sahel armies

In anticipation of the gradual withdrawal of France's Operation Barkhane, American security advisors are focusing on modernising the capacities of the Sahel's armies as jihadist and rebel groups continue to destabilise the region.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics, Diplomacy 22.07.2021

Glencore tries yet again to sell off Chad assets

Swiss trading giant Glencore, which has been trying to extricate itself from the country for nearly two years, is still hopeful that it can find a buyer for its Mangara and Badila fields.

Subscribers only Energy 21.07.2021

Oil minister loses patience with ExxonMobil amid strike

Workers at the major's Chadian sites have downed tools since 25 June over a pay dispute. So the country's authorities were not best pleased when the managing director left the country on leave.

Subscribers only Energy 19.07.2021

Aldelia tipped to manage transfer of ExxonMobil Doba employees to Savannah

Savannah has hired British recruitment firm Aldelia to handle its absorption of Exxon's Doba employees and to recruit new staff as the US giant prepares to pull out of Chad.

Subscribers only Energy 13.07.2021

Moscow uses civil defence as lever of influence

The Russian foreign ministry cherishes its relations with the International Civil Defence Organisation, whose member states are due to gather in Abidjan in October.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2021

Oil and petroleum ministers wait for chance to trip up ExxonMobil over Doba sale to Savannah

The deal between the two oil groups may not go smoothly without a small gesture from the US major to the public treasury.

Subscribers only Energy 08.07.2021

Chad feels let down by EU and France as it battles on the Sahel and Libyan fronts

As it ramps up its air operations against rebel groups in Libya at the same time as battling in the Sahel amid France's military drawdown there, Chad reckons France and the EU are falling short in their support.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.07.2021

Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby and French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the state funeral of late Chadian president Idriss Deby in N'Djamena, Chad, 23 April 2021.

Why Delonex is talking with ex-Tullow Oil boss

Paul McDade needs to secure a first asset on the double so that he can launch his new company in style.

Subscribers only Energy 07.07.2021

Hyatt plays catch-up with Accor, Radisson and Marriott

The US chain is mainly active on Africa's east coast and until now has had no business in central Africa. Now it's putting up a luxury hotel in Cameroon.

Subscribers only Business 22.06.2021

'Kaka' dismantles former first lady's oil networks

Chad's interim leader has decided to reshuffle the management of the state-owned oil company on the advice of oil minister Oumar Torbo Djarma. It's bad news for his stepmother.

Subscribers only Energy 15.06.2021

Chad's interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby.

In Focus
The unauthorised life story of "Kaka", N'Djamena's new strongman

A halo of mystery surrounds Mahamat Idriss Déby, alias "Kaka", son of Idriss Déby and, since his father's death on 18 April, Chad's new head of state. An official biography has been widely distributed since he came to power but needs to be treated with caution with regard to his age, his education and training and his feats on the battlefield.

Subscribers only Politics 14.06.2021

Mahamat Idriss Deby delivering a message at the presidential palace in N'Djamena on 27 April 2021.

N'Djamena procures 60 armoured vehicles to prepare for new rebellions

Mahamat Idriss Déby's Transitional Military Council (CMT) has placed an order for 60 light armoured vehicles with US-UAE manufacturer The Armored Group (TAG) to handle future rebel offensives.

Free access Defence, Business 11.06.2021

Savannah and ExxonMobil inch towards deal on Doba oilfields

Savannah now has just a few weeks in which to analyse the ExxonMobil data and make a firm offer on its Doba assets. The junior has been on a shopping spree for new assets of late, taking advantage of the withdrawal of the Western majors and the lack of interest in mature deposits.

Subscribers only Energy 04.06.2021

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ExxonMobil employees sabotage visit of Savannah Energy execs over Doba takeover

Czech defence industry's African sales drive

Covid era accentuates CNPC's differential treatment of local staff

Burkina Faso subcontractor Arouna Nikiema is Minusca favourite

Spotlight
Equatorial Guinea turns to IMF as bankruptcy looms

Mohammed VI's Tractafric Motors to transfer all interests to Sassou ally

N'Djamena keeps wheeler-dealers at bay with allies' help

Déby's nephew Bedey takes transitional military council to the skies

Mahamat Déby expected in Doha to orchestrate (and finance) reconciliation

Washington turns to Toyota and Bulgarian firm Arsenal to equip Sahel armies

Glencore tries yet again to sell off Chad assets

Oil minister loses patience with ExxonMobil amid strike

Aldelia tipped to manage transfer of ExxonMobil Doba employees to Savannah

Moscow uses civil defence as lever of influence

Oil and petroleum ministers wait for chance to trip up ExxonMobil over Doba sale to Savannah

Chad feels let down by EU and France as it battles on the Sahel and Libyan fronts

Why Delonex is talking with ex-Tullow Oil boss

Hyatt plays catch-up with Accor, Radisson and Marriott

'Kaka' dismantles former first lady's oil networks

In Focus
The unauthorised life story of "Kaka", N'Djamena's new strongman

N'Djamena procures 60 armoured vehicles to prepare for new rebellions

Savannah and ExxonMobil inch towards deal on Doba oilfields

After Déby's death, DoJ goes after his ex-ambassador to US

Post-Déby clouds form over World Bank's vast solar project

Sassou Nguesso and ECCAS seek to regain upper hand on Chad

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Chad

ExxonMobil employees sabotage visit of Savannah Energy execs over Doba takeover

Czech defence industry's African sales drive

Covid era accentuates CNPC's differential treatment of local staff

Burkina Faso subcontractor Arouna Nikiema is Minusca favourite

Spotlight Equatorial Guinea turns to IMF as bankruptcy looms

Mohammed VI's Tractafric Motors to transfer all interests to Sassou ally

N'Djamena keeps wheeler-dealers at bay with allies' help

Déby's nephew Bedey takes transitional military council to the skies

Mahamat Déby expected in Doha to orchestrate (and finance) reconciliation

Washington turns to Toyota and Bulgarian firm Arsenal to equip Sahel armies

Glencore tries yet again to sell off Chad assets

Oil minister loses patience with ExxonMobil amid strike

Aldelia tipped to manage transfer of ExxonMobil Doba employees to Savannah

Moscow uses civil defence as lever of influence

Oil and petroleum ministers wait for chance to trip up ExxonMobil over Doba sale to Savannah

Chad feels let down by EU and France as it battles on the Sahel and Libyan fronts

Why Delonex is talking with ex-Tullow Oil boss

Hyatt plays catch-up with Accor, Radisson and Marriott

'Kaka' dismantles former first lady's oil networks

In Focus The unauthorised life story of "Kaka", N'Djamena's new strongman

N'Djamena procures 60 armoured vehicles to prepare for new rebellions

Savannah and ExxonMobil inch towards deal on Doba oilfields

After Déby's death, DoJ goes after his ex-ambassador to US

Post-Déby clouds form over World Bank's vast solar project

Sassou Nguesso and ECCAS seek to regain upper hand on Chad

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Spotlight
Equatorial Guinea turns to IMF as bankruptcy looms

In Focus
The unauthorised life story of "Kaka", N'Djamena's new strongman