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TotalEnergies eyes January for Mozambique LNG relaunch

TotalEnergies is tentatively planning to relaunch Mozambique LNG next January if the security situation permits the long-awaited resumption of work on the site in Cabo Delgado province .

Subscribers only Energy Running story - Cabo Delgado 13.11.2023

Claudia da Conceicao, the woman behind IFC's Southern Africa goals

The International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private sector arm, wants to build its presence in Southern Africa to counter Chinese influence and win new projects in the region. To that end, it has called on banking sector veteran, Claudia da Conceicao.

Free access Finance 07.11.2023

Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine, 24 August 2023. © Oleg Petrasyuk/EPA/MaxPPP

Kyiv's bid to win over Portuguese-speaking countries

Ukraine would like to become an observer of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries as it works on reviving its relations with African nations to counter Russian influence - and it already has Angola's support.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - Russia-Ukraine war 06.11.2023

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, wearing military fatigues, on 24 September 2021 in Pemba, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, during a visit with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. © Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP

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Mozambique LNG: army chief and defence minister's differing views on lifting of 'force majeure'

An announcement from French major TotalEnergies that it is ready to restart work in the Afungi Peninsula has been expected for months but does not have unanimous support among the Mozambican authorities, particularly those responsible for the country's security forces.

Subscribers only Energy Running story - Cabo Delgado 17.10.2023

Maputo lobbies EU for lethal arms to combat Cabo Delgado insurgents

The Mozambican armed forces are hoping to obtain lethal weaponry in addition to the military equipment that the Europeans are already supplying.

Free access Defence, Diplomacy Running story - Cabo Delgado 06.10.2023

Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, the two majors operating the two gas projects in Cabo Delgado, are unable to find common ground. The French company would like to reopen negotiations, unlike the American company.

Subscribers only Energy Running story - Cabo Delgado 18.09.2023

Serbia to contribute to EU military training mission in Mozambique

Serbia has been given the green light to contribute to the EU military training mission in Mozambique to which it is expected to provide either equipment or trainers.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.09.2023

Mozambique seeking attack drones for Cabo Delgado

To support its troops battling insurgents in Cabo Delgado, the Mozambican military is looking for attack drones. After rejecting Turkish UAVs because of supply delays, it is now looking at Chinese suppliers. France's I-SEE Group may also throw its hat into the ring.

Subscribers only Defence 11.09.2023

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TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

French oil major TotalEnergies should end the suspense in a matter of weeks. The resumption of work on its gas liquefaction plant is now expected shortly by its numerous contractors and the Mozambican government.

Subscribers only Energy 05.09.2023

Patrick Pouyanné in Paris, 29 August 2023.

In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

In Mozambique, the consortium bringing together EDF and TotalEnergies is currently negotiating concession agreements for the Mphanda Nkuwa dam construction project.

Subscribers only Energy 04.09.2023

Manuel Chang's US defence strategy shapes up

Extradited to the US in July, Mozambique's former finance minister is currently awaiting trial. His lawyer recently pleaded for the case to be dismissed, citing difficulties in gaining access to documents and potential witnesses for a speedy trial.

Subscribers only Finance 01.09.2023

EUTM-Mozambique military training mission set to be extended

In an attempt to address the difficulties being experienced by Mozambican special forces in Cabo Delgado, the mandate of the European training mission looks likely to be renewed.

Subscribers only Defence 30.08.2023

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Cabinet minister Correia's 2024 presidential hopes under threat

The conservative wing of the ruling party Frelimo's politburo could thwart Celso Correia's run for president next year. The government minister has established himself as Filipe Nyusi's successor, but his position as the top contender is increasingly in jeopardy.

Subscribers only Politics 22.08.2023

Mozambique's Minister of Land and Environment, Celso Correia, on 25 March 2019.

Ex-Tullow top exec Tim O'Hanlon to advise True North

Tim O'Hanlon, who headed up Tullow Oil's African operations for thirty years, is starting a new chapter with True North, a service provider that is working with TotalEnergies in Mozambique.

Subscribers only Energy 18.08.2023

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Intelligence and military exasperated by omnipresent Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

The near 2,500 Rwandan soldiers and police officers deployed in Cabo Delgado province are increasingly unpopular within the Mozambican armed forces. However, they continue to have the support of the local population.

Subscribers only Defence 18.07.2023

A Rwandan soldier patrols in Mocímboa da Praia, in the Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, on 27 September 2022.

ENI to decide on Coral Norte FLNG this year

One year after the first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) came on stream off Mozambique, ENI and ExxonMobil are set to order a second one, but at a higher price.

Subscribers only Energy 12.07.2023

COGINTA bags EU security contracts from Sahel to Mozambique

The Swiss NGO COGINTA is currently carrying out a range of European security missions in countries including Chad, Niger and Mozambique with the help of the former senior French gendarmes it employs.

Subscribers only Defence 10.07.2023

Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies turns pressure up on Saipem

One of TotalEnergies' purchasing managers in Maputo, Lei von Habsburg-Lothringen, has just been sent to Milan for at least a year to work with the Italian services giant Saipem.

Subscribers only Energy 10.07.2023

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Washington plays long game to have Manuel Chang extradited to US

The former Mozambican minister of finances will soon be extradited to the United States, where he will be tried for corruption as part of a hidden debt case. Washington, which wanted to avoid having him extradited to Mozambique at all costs, called on several civil society organisations in his homeland to achieve its goal.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 05.07.2023

The former Mozambican minister of finances, Manuel Chang, attends court at Kempton Park on 8 January 2019, in South Africa.

2024 presidential election: former first lady Graça Machel at war with agriculture minister Celso Correia

Graça Machel and Celso Correia have now aired their dirty laundry in public. The ex-first lady wasted no time refuting claims made by the minister of agriculture, a possible presidential candidate. She hired a star journalist to advise her.

Subscribers only Politics 03.07.2023

Former First Lady of Mozambique Graça Machel and Agriculture Minister Celso Correia.

Kenmare courts Sunshine Nuts for job creation

Previously solicited by TotalEnergies to provide jobs for families displaced by its Mozambique gas project, the US food-processing business Sunshine Nuts is now in talks with Irish mining company Kenmare with a view to mounting a similar project.

Subscribers only Energy 29.06.2023

WBHO steams ahead on Mozambique LNG as TotalEnergies plays it safe

WBHO is pulling out all the stops at Afungi, which will soon become the largest liquefied gas processing zone in Africa. But the French major TotalEnergies, which is in charge of the development of the site, is playing it safe.

Subscribers only Energy 27.06.2023

PAL Aerospace to equip Maputo's Paramount spy planes

The Canadian firm will supply intelligence and surveillance systems for the Mwari aircraft designed by Paramount for Mozambique. Two orders have already been placed with the South African manufacturer, encompassing three aircraft for Mozambique's military and six for DR Congo's.

Subscribers only Defence 26.06.2023

Animosity between defence minister and army chief hobbles Cabo Delgado operations

The tense relationship between Defence Minister Cristovao Artur Chume and army chief of staff Joaquim Rivas Mangrasse, appears to be getting worse. The lack of chemistry between the two leading figures in Mozambique's defence apparatus is hampering military operations in the restive north of the country.

Subscribers only Defence 19.06.2023

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Cabo Delgado LNG impact report troubles ExxonMobil and partners

A review of the socio-economic and humanitarian situation in the northern province has rattled the energy firms involved in the Afungi peninsula in Mozambique, where the future liquefaction trains will be located. They fear they will face increased costs if its recommendations are implemented.

Subscribers only Energy 16.06.2023

The TotalEnergies Mozambique LNG Project in Afungi in Cabo Delgado province on 29 September 2022.

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TotalEnergies eyes January for Mozambique LNG relaunch

Claudia da Conceicao, the woman behind IFC's Southern Africa goals

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Mozambique LNG: army chief and defence minister's differing views on lifting of 'force majeure'

Maputo lobbies EU for lethal arms to combat Cabo Delgado insurgents

Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

Serbia to contribute to EU military training mission in Mozambique

Mozambique seeking attack drones for Cabo Delgado

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TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

Manuel Chang's US defence strategy shapes up

EUTM-Mozambique military training mission set to be extended

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Cabinet minister Correia's 2024 presidential hopes under threat

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Intelligence and military exasperated by omnipresent Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

ENI to decide on Coral Norte FLNG this year

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Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies turns pressure up on Saipem

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Washington plays long game to have Manuel Chang extradited to US

2024 presidential election: former first lady Graça Machel at war with agriculture minister Celso Correia

Kenmare courts Sunshine Nuts for job creation

WBHO steams ahead on Mozambique LNG as TotalEnergies plays it safe

PAL Aerospace to equip Maputo's Paramount spy planes

Animosity between defence minister and army chief hobbles Cabo Delgado operations

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TotalEnergies eyes January for Mozambique LNG relaunch

Claudia da Conceicao, the woman behind IFC's Southern Africa goals

Kyiv's bid to win over Portuguese-speaking countries

Spotlight Mozambique LNG: army chief and defence minister's differing views on lifting of 'force majeure'

Maputo lobbies EU for lethal arms to combat Cabo Delgado insurgents

Discord between TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil on LNG in Afungi

Serbia to contribute to EU military training mission in Mozambique

Mozambique seeking attack drones for Cabo Delgado

Spotlight TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

In rare alliance, EDF and TotalEnergies team up to build Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam

Manuel Chang's US defence strategy shapes up

EUTM-Mozambique military training mission set to be extended

Spotlight Cabinet minister Correia's 2024 presidential hopes under threat

Ex-Tullow top exec Tim O'Hanlon to advise True North

Spotlight Intelligence and military exasperated by omnipresent Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

ENI to decide on Coral Norte FLNG this year

COGINTA bags EU security contracts from Sahel to Mozambique

Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies turns pressure up on Saipem

Spotlight Washington plays long game to have Manuel Chang extradited to US

2024 presidential election: former first lady Graça Machel at war with agriculture minister Celso Correia

Kenmare courts Sunshine Nuts for job creation

WBHO steams ahead on Mozambique LNG as TotalEnergies plays it safe

PAL Aerospace to equip Maputo's Paramount spy planes

Animosity between defence minister and army chief hobbles Cabo Delgado operations

Spotlight Cabo Delgado LNG impact report troubles ExxonMobil and partners

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Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

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The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

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Mozambique LNG: army chief and defence minister's differing views on lifting of 'force majeure'

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TotalEnergies pressured into restarting work on Mozambique LNG

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Cabinet minister Correia's 2024 presidential hopes under threat

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Intelligence and military exasperated by omnipresent Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

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Washington plays long game to have Manuel Chang extradited to US

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Cabo Delgado LNG impact report troubles ExxonMobil and partners