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US company Alutiiq to provide counter-terrorism training in Niamey and Addis Ababa

With American funding, US contractor Alutiiq is to send counter-terrorism instructors to the security forces in Niger and Ethiopia.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.12.2020

Endeavour prepares for London Stock Exchange listing with bargain basement asset sell-off

Having acquired Semafo and merged with Teranga, the gold producer Endeavour Mining, partly owned by the Egyptian magnate Naguib Sawiris, is in the process of selling off three sites in Mali, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Africa Intelligence has the lowdown on the potential buyers and the asking prices.

Subscribers only Mining 04.12.2020

Panoro takes on Tim O'Hanlon, the best connected ex-Tullow exec

The Norwegian junior oil firm has treated itself to the services of one of the masterminds of Tullow Oil's rise in Africa.

Free access Energy 03.12.2020

Embaló snubs Turkish business

Le président bissau-guinéen Umaro Sissoco Embaló. © ANDRE KOSTERS/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics Running story - Erdogan's drive in Africa 01.12.2020

Construction magnate Mahamadou Bonkoungou's banking ambitions

Mahamadou Bonkoungou, CEO of Ebomaf Group and Liza Transport International. © Ebomaf

Subscribers only Finance, Business 27.11.2020

After Dakar, Insign sets up shop in Abidjan

Insign Africa communications agency, which is already established in Senegal, is due to open an office in Ivory Coast early next year.

Subscribers only Business 26.11.2020

Spotlight
As he steers Endeavour to London flotation, Sébastien de Montessus faces legal headwinds in Paris

After buying Semafo and deciding to merge with Teranga, Endeavour Mining is preparing to list on the London Stock Exchange. At the same time, the French courts have resumed their probe into several operations carried out by CEO Sébastien de Montessus while he was working at Areva.

Subscribers only Mining 23.11.2020

Sébastien de Montessus, CEO of Endeavour Mining.

BPC, HPS and OpenWay in running to harmonise UEMOA mobile money systems

To gain better control over the development of mobile money, the Central Bank of West African States is planning to make digital financial services compatible in its eight member states.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 05.11.2020

Covid-19 ruins CNPC's Niger-Benin pipeline plans for 2020

The pandemic has forced CNPC to scale down its projects, which in turn has dashed the ruling party's hopes that it might benefit from the Chinese major's oil investments during the presidential election campaign.

Subscribers only Energy 29.10.2020

Barkhane, Sabre, FFCI... military services giant Ecolog struggles to win French army logistics contracts

Emirati group Ecolog was approached to challenge the Bolloré group for the contract to transport supplies to the French armed forces in the Sahel and Ivory Coast but, finally, failed to bid in time. It has nevertheless held on to its UN contract in Mali and is developing its business in South Sudan.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 26.10.2020

A group of Barkhane foot hunters during an operation to combat armed terrorist groups in Burkina Faso (2019).

African Parks rangers in Pendjari and W add counter-terrorism work to anti-poaching

African Parks Network plans to boost the intelligence-gathering capacities of its forest ranger teams whose beat covers the border regions of Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger. These vast natural spaces are seeing increasing anti-terrorist surveillance as the region seeks to stem the advance of jihadists.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 22.10.2020

Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

Under political pressure, the US operator Berry Aviation will be increasing its logistical support to the US Army in Niger, a last resort solution in response to its rival Erickson's eviction earlier this year.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 20.10.2020

YMMY and Tarek Bin Laden hope to break into Niamey real estate sector

Moroccan conglomerate YMMY, run by Ahmed Lotfi, has approached Tarek Bin Laden and Benin's former economy minister Soulé Mana Lawani to build a new neighbourhood on the banks of the Niger River.

Subscribers only Business 15.10.2020

Erdogan aims to form a pro-Turkish bloc along the West African coast

The Turkish government is working all out to win favour with Guinea Buissau and Senegal. It aims to create a pro-Turkish African bloc stretching from Saint Louis in the north to the Nimba mountains in the south.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.10.2020

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) and Guinea-Bissauan president Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

Under pressure from the FATF, west African governments are trying to improve the performance of their financial intelligence services.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 12.10.2020

From Cotonou lounge bars to Roissy's VIP lounges: Maixent Accrombessi's second life

As his associates step up their investments in Cotonou, Ali Bongo's former chief of staff is jetting across Europe.

Subscribers only Business 12.10.2020

Ali Bongo's former chief of staff Maixent Accrombessi.

WAPP hopes to tap into Saint-Paul River's hydropower

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) has selected French engineering specialist Artelia to conduct a series of studies for its hydroelectric power project on the Saint Paul River in Liberia.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 08.10.2020

Avisa Partners prepares Macky Sall's next Dakar International Forum on Security in Africa

The annual forum on peace and security in Africa, which serves as a showcase for Senegalese diplomacy, is now set to take place in May with a new team in charge of its organisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.10.2020

Senegalese President Macky Sall at an African Peace and Security Forum in Dakar.

In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

After three Americans including a soldier were killed in an attack on the Manda Bay camp in Kenya in January, the US Air Force is to use private operators to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Horn of Africa and Niger.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 01.10.2020

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Umaro Sissoco Embalo was the only foreign head of state to attend the inauguration of Mali's transitional president Bah N'Daw on 25 September. Embalo is trying to strengthen his relationship with Bamako - with Malian businessman Aliou Boubacar Diallo's help.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.10.2020

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

Retired general Hughes Delort-Laval has joined cement giant Vicat's Africa office to second director general Yves Keller, who has headed the Dakar-based office since 2013.

Subscribers only Business 29.09.2020

US company Barbaricum flies to the aid of Niger's Air Force

American defence contractor Barbaricum is to join fellow US company Apogee-SSU in providng assistance to the Niger Air Force. Support for the Nigerien air arm and West African air forces generally has become a priority for the US administration.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 21.09.2020

CNPC once again targeted by taxman via SORAZ in run-up to election

The Chinese major CNPC is to engage in highly political talks to avoid a new tax bill from the Nigerien inland revenue.

Subscribers only Energy 17.09.2020

Relyant trains Niger's special forces

The US military firm Relyant Global will soon be providing training and support to Niger's special intervention battalions on behalf of the US government. These elite units will play a key role in the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Sahel region.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 11.09.2020

Macau's Chow dynasty plans to reduce spending on its giant Cape Verde casino project

The Covid pandemic has forced Macau Legend, the casino group headed by Macau business magnate David Chow and his family, to reduce the scale of its development plans in West Africa.

Subscribers only Business 07.09.2020

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Niger

US company Alutiiq to provide counter-terrorism training in Niamey and Addis Ababa

Endeavour prepares for London Stock Exchange listing with bargain basement asset sell-off

Panoro takes on Tim O'Hanlon, the best connected ex-Tullow exec

Embaló snubs Turkish business

Construction magnate Mahamadou Bonkoungou's banking ambitions

After Dakar, Insign sets up shop in Abidjan

Spotlight
As he steers Endeavour to London flotation, Sébastien de Montessus faces legal headwinds in Paris

BPC, HPS and OpenWay in running to harmonise UEMOA mobile money systems

Covid-19 ruins CNPC's Niger-Benin pipeline plans for 2020

Barkhane, Sabre, FFCI... military services giant Ecolog struggles to win French army logistics contracts

African Parks rangers in Pendjari and W add counter-terrorism work to anti-poaching

Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

YMMY and Tarek Bin Laden hope to break into Niamey real estate sector

Erdogan aims to form a pro-Turkish bloc along the West African coast

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

From Cotonou lounge bars to Roissy's VIP lounges: Maixent Accrombessi's second life

WAPP hopes to tap into Saint-Paul River's hydropower

Avisa Partners prepares Macky Sall's next Dakar International Forum on Security in Africa

In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

US company Barbaricum flies to the aid of Niger's Air Force

CNPC once again targeted by taxman via SORAZ in run-up to election

Relyant trains Niger's special forces

Macau's Chow dynasty plans to reduce spending on its giant Cape Verde casino project

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Niger

US company Alutiiq to provide counter-terrorism training in Niamey and Addis Ababa

Endeavour prepares for London Stock Exchange listing with bargain basement asset sell-off

Panoro takes on Tim O'Hanlon, the best connected ex-Tullow exec

Embaló snubs Turkish business

Construction magnate Mahamadou Bonkoungou's banking ambitions

After Dakar, Insign sets up shop in Abidjan

Spotlight As he steers Endeavour to London flotation, Sébastien de Montessus faces legal headwinds in Paris

BPC, HPS and OpenWay in running to harmonise UEMOA mobile money systems

Covid-19 ruins CNPC's Niger-Benin pipeline plans for 2020

Barkhane, Sabre, FFCI... military services giant Ecolog struggles to win French army logistics contracts

African Parks rangers in Pendjari and W add counter-terrorism work to anti-poaching

Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

YMMY and Tarek Bin Laden hope to break into Niamey real estate sector

Erdogan aims to form a pro-Turkish bloc along the West African coast

West African financial intelligence agencies seek to earn international approval

From Cotonou lounge bars to Roissy's VIP lounges: Maixent Accrombessi's second life

WAPP hopes to tap into Saint-Paul River's hydropower

Avisa Partners prepares Macky Sall's next Dakar International Forum on Security in Africa

In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

Embalo's appearance at Bamako inauguration sparks regional upset

Cement giant Vicat adds muscle to Africa branch

US company Barbaricum flies to the aid of Niger's Air Force

CNPC once again targeted by taxman via SORAZ in run-up to election

Relyant trains Niger's special forces

Macau's Chow dynasty plans to reduce spending on its giant Cape Verde casino project

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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

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

Spotlight
As he steers Endeavour to London flotation, Sébastien de Montessus faces legal headwinds in Paris