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Disputed plane may soon take off for Simandou

Guinean mining logistics giant UMS, a stakeholder in the Simandou iron ore project, might get back a plane it lost in 2019.

Subscribers only Mining Running Story - Iron ore in Guinea 20.01.2022

Who's behind Condé's air ambulance ?

Who owns the Gulfstream IV plane that Alpha Condé, his personal doctor and two bodyguards boarded in the early afternoon of 17 January to travel from Conakry to Abu Dhabi?

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Transition in Guinea 19.01.2022

Appeal court overturns Monaco Resources asset seizures

Several precautionary measures taken at the end of last year against the Guinean subsidiaries of Monaco Resources in their dispute with construction group MCI were cancelled at the start of January.

Subscribers only Mining 18.01.2022

Alpha Condé's former mining adviser goes it alone

An instrumental figure in the mining sector under Alpha Condé, but sidelined since the coup, Alkaly Yamoussa Bangoura has just set up a consultancy firm dedicated to the industry.

Subscribers only Mining 14.01.2022

A delivery of bauxite from Guinea by Abu Dhabi Ports in June 2018.© Abu Dhabi Ports/Twitter

Inner Circle
Abu Dhabi Ports in chaotic dash to build Africa empire

With a war chest of a billion dollars, Abu Dhabi Ports is hunting for projects in Africa in a bid to match its arch-rival DP World. Backed by the emirate's highest authorities, the parastatal, which in less than two years has gone from sub-regional player to global giant, is nevertheless struggling to build a proper African empire.

Free access Infrastructure, Business 14.01.2022

Lionel Talon, son of Beninese president Patrice Talon.© Presidency of the Republic of Benin

Security issues in Pendjari curtail Lionel Talon's tourism ambitions

A few months ago, the son of the Beninese president embarked on the renovation of Pendjari Safari Lodge, but business there is likely to a take a nosedive following a deadly attack perpetrated on 6 January in the national park.

Subscribers only Business 13.01.2022

UK's Webster family continue on their mine financing spree

At the helm of the investment holding company The 79th Group, the Webster family is aiming to increase its stake in the Guinean mining sector, turning its attention to bauxite and iron after previous forays into gold.

Subscribers only Mining 07.01.2022

Doumbouya seeks to claw back state assets on Conakry coast

Already bent on recovering several Guinean state assets, Mamady Doumbouya's junta also wants to expropriate two large estates built by private developers on Conakry's coastline, arguing that the land was improperly leased from the state.

Subscribers only Politics 06.01.2022

After telecoms, Franco-Malagasy group Axian develops power stations in Senegal and Mali

Axian, led by Frenchman Hassanein Hiridjee, acquired the Senegalese assets of the Swedish telecom group Millicom three years ago. It is now working to strengthen its position in electricity production throughout Africa via its subsidiary Axian Energy.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 05.01.2022

Ouattara and Embalo face off over extension to ECOWAS mandate in Guinea and Mali

The Ivorian president had to confront his Guinea-Bissau counterpart Umaro Sissoco Embalo to extend the current mandate of the ECOWAS commission over post-coup Guinea and Mali by several months. It was a tense showdown during which Macky Sall tried to mediate.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.01.2022

Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara and Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

In Focus
Trapped in Sahel logistics nightmare, French army seeks way out

In November, one of the French army's convoys that came to support the Barkhane force by road was attacked by locals. For the past two months, French military planners have been working on scenarios to keep its troops supplied in the Sahel without provoking any new unrest.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 03.01.2022

French multi-role armoured vehicles VBMR Griffon patrol the streets of Gao on 4 December 2021.

Artelia to handle environmental and social studies for WCS' Simandou iron ore project

French engineering firm Artelia, which already completed an ESIA for Winning Consortium Simandou, owner of blocks 1 and 2 of the Simandou iron ore project, should soon take on new responsibilities.

Subscribers only Mining 03.01.2022

Guinea and Liberia iron ore rail projects suffer setbacks

Guinean president Mamady Doumbouya has ordered a review of the rail and port infrastructure plans associated with the Simandou iron ore project, thereby delaying the start of the railway's construction. Liberia is also taking another look at plans for ArcelorMittal's rail line to transport ore through its territory.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 24.12.2021

Food price hikes pose first test for putschist Doumbouya

For the past few weeks, the cost of staples such as bread, rice and sugar has been rising. In an effort to maintain his popularity, the new president has promised to cut import taxes, but the move could backfire.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders, Politics 21.12.2021

Rio Tinto moves ever closer to power

If Guinea's authorities once expressed impatience over the mining giant's slowness in dealing with the Simandou iron ore project, the situation has changed. Some of the firm's former employees are now being given prominent positions in the new administration, and one of them has very close ties to the presidency.

Subscribers only Mining 21.12.2021

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Guinea

Disputed plane may soon take off for Simandou

Who's behind Condé's air ambulance ?

Appeal court overturns Monaco Resources asset seizures

Alpha Condé's former mining adviser goes it alone

Inner Circle
Abu Dhabi Ports in chaotic dash to build Africa empire

Security issues in Pendjari curtail Lionel Talon's tourism ambitions

UK's Webster family continue on their mine financing spree

Doumbouya seeks to claw back state assets on Conakry coast

After telecoms, Franco-Malagasy group Axian develops power stations in Senegal and Mali

Ouattara and Embalo face off over extension to ECOWAS mandate in Guinea and Mali

In Focus
Trapped in Sahel logistics nightmare, French army seeks way out

Artelia to handle environmental and social studies for WCS' Simandou iron ore project

Guinea and Liberia iron ore rail projects suffer setbacks

Food price hikes pose first test for putschist Doumbouya

Rio Tinto moves ever closer to power

Dynamic rejoins race to produce bauxite

The key issues stopping Doumbouya's junta from letting Condé leave Guinea

Doumbouya seeks to combine Rio Tinto and Winning rail plans for Simandou

ENI, Mercuria, TotalEnergies and Shell aim to revive Gulf of Guinea next year

Guinea's mining agency points finger at state power company and army in memo to Doumbouya

Fertiliser king Salif Ouédraogo targeted by Cotonou lawsuit

In Focus
Tehran hopes to capitalise on Doumbouya's isolation

Leadership race at Ivorian chapter of global Lebanese union

New seizures ordered on Monaco Resources assets

SMFG invests in raw materials for its infrastructure

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Guinea

Disputed plane may soon take off for Simandou

Who's behind Condé's air ambulance ?

Appeal court overturns Monaco Resources asset seizures

Alpha Condé's former mining adviser goes it alone

Inner Circle Abu Dhabi Ports in chaotic dash to build Africa empire

Security issues in Pendjari curtail Lionel Talon's tourism ambitions

UK's Webster family continue on their mine financing spree

Doumbouya seeks to claw back state assets on Conakry coast

After telecoms, Franco-Malagasy group Axian develops power stations in Senegal and Mali

Ouattara and Embalo face off over extension to ECOWAS mandate in Guinea and Mali

In Focus Trapped in Sahel logistics nightmare, French army seeks way out

Artelia to handle environmental and social studies for WCS' Simandou iron ore project

Guinea and Liberia iron ore rail projects suffer setbacks

Food price hikes pose first test for putschist Doumbouya

Rio Tinto moves ever closer to power

Dynamic rejoins race to produce bauxite

The key issues stopping Doumbouya's junta from letting Condé leave Guinea

Doumbouya seeks to combine Rio Tinto and Winning rail plans for Simandou

ENI, Mercuria, TotalEnergies and Shell aim to revive Gulf of Guinea next year

Guinea's mining agency points finger at state power company and army in memo to Doumbouya

Fertiliser king Salif Ouédraogo targeted by Cotonou lawsuit

In Focus Tehran hopes to capitalise on Doumbouya's isolation

Leadership race at Ivorian chapter of global Lebanese union

New seizures ordered on Monaco Resources assets

SMFG invests in raw materials for its infrastructure

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Inner Circle
Abu Dhabi Ports in chaotic dash to build Africa empire

In Focus
Trapped in Sahel logistics nightmare, French army seeks way out

In Focus
Tehran hopes to capitalise on Doumbouya's isolation