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TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Announced with great fanfare, the acquisition of two new exploration licences by the French oil major, in partnership with Sapetro, remains subject to a possible appeal of a decision made in June 2025. The former owner of the blocks in question is contesting the sale.

Subscribers only Energy 09.09.2025

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Former African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa, 16 February 2025. © Amanuel Sileshi / AFP

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 05.09.2025

The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

At the head of one of Nigeria's smallest dioceses, Bishop Matthew Kukah knows how to wield his influence. The founder of a think tank, the religious leader has multiplied initiatives in favour of Catholics with the Nigerian president and international partners.

Subscribers only Politics 29.08.2025

Culture minister approaches Paris for national museum project

Nigerian Culture Minister Hannah Musawa has sought partnerships with her French counterpart Rachida Dati and the Paris-based Louvre Museum in hopes of speeding up her museum projects.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2025

Nicolas Lerner, Director of the DGSE, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, April 2024. © Éric Tschaen/REA

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From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

At the head of the foreign intelligence service for a little under two years, Nicolas Lerner is trying to develop new contacts in West Africa. In a region undergoing great change, he is relying in particular on his good relations with Lomé and Rabat.

Subscribers only Defence 22.08.2025

The opposition favourite, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, during the 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos. © Temilade Adelaja / Reuters

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Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

There is still a long way to go before the 2027 general elections, when several governorships will be up for grabs. A few names are already in the running for that of Lagos State, one of the president's strongholds, and it's the head of state himself who'll decide.

Subscribers only Politics 20.08.2025

With Trump threatening action, Russian trader Theia is unable to sell its fuel shipments

A Russian ship belonging to the "ghost fleet" used by Moscow to circumvent sanctions was recently refused entry to Senegal and Togo. Ghana is its next target destination.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 01.08.2025

Dakar port area, Senegal, 23 April 2024.

Aliko Dangote turns to courts to force oil majors to supply his refinery

Forced to source crude oil from abroad to supply his refinery, the Nigerian tycoon is preparing a complaint against the sector's regulatory agency. He hopes that the NUPRC will act to force the oil majors to sell him their oil first.

Subscribers only Energy 01.08.2025

Jupiter Lithium threatens Abuja with arbitration proceedings

British mining company Jupiter Lithium has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully cancelling its permits in the northern state of Kaduna.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 29.07.2025

From Abidjan to Dakar, MMA's Francis Ngannou reps for PFL

As chairman of the African branch of the Professional Fighters League, the former Cameroonian champion is eyeing four host countries for the 2026 edition in the region. He is supported in this effort by the Helios investment fund.

Subscribers only Business 28.07.2025

Francis Ngannou during training in Los Angeles, California, 16 May 2023.

Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Behind the slow easing of tensions between the two countries in recent weeks lies the intervention of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, who met several times with General Abdourahamane Tchiani to discuss the issue in the strictest confidence.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.07.2025

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé (centre) in Lagos, Nigeria, 28 May 2025.

Oil-producing countries increase surveillance of Africa Energy Bank

The launch of the energy bank for Africa has raised so many questions among future shareholders that a monitoring committee has been set up to keep an eye on its activities and in particular on the recruitment process for its future president.

Subscribers only Energy 23.07.2025

Canadian fund Atlas Energy betting on oil royalties

Set up in June, the investment fund is hoping to put forward a new financing model to the continent's oil companies sector. Based on the payment of royalties, this system is above all used in North America.

Subscribers only Energy 21.07.2025

Abuja courted by Western light weapons suppliers

Eager to turn their backs on imports of Russian military equipment, the Nigerian authorities are in the process of creating a market that could particularly benefit US arms manufacturers.

Subscribers only Defence 17.07.2025

Abuja and Washington sparring over migration issue

The Trump administration is proferring a new migration agreement to Nigeria and other African countries, under pain of restricting US visas. The offer was rapidly refused by President Bola Tinubu.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.07.2025

Donald Trump participates in a multilateral lunch with visiting African Leaders in the White House, Washington, 9 July 2025.

Inner circles
Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Adeola Ajayi took the helm of Nigeria's State Security Service a year ago, and quickly outshone his much-maligned predecessor. He is well liked by security heavyweights, and his perfect knowledge of the organisation gives him rare freedom of action.

Subscribers only Defence 11.07.2025

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, director general of the State Security Service.

Tel Aviv's ambush on the sidelines of Donald Trump's Africa summit

Currently in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister intends to take advantage of the summit organised by the American president to meet with his African counterparts. This Israeli initiative is part of an attempt to normalise relations between the Jewish state and African and Arab countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 7 July 2025, in Washington.

President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

Nigeria's National Security Adviser and its Defence Minister will be heading to a first bilateral summit organised by the European Union this month. On the agenda will be the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 08.07.2025

New director of NNPC heads to OPEC summit on first international outing

Bayo Bashir Ojulari, who has recently taken over at the helm of the Nigerian National Petroleum Co, will soon travel to Vienna to participate in the ninth edition of OPEC's international seminar.

Subscribers only Energy 07.07.2025

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WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war

Serious tensions between Alassane Ouattara and Ibrahim Traoré are paralysing the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The Ivorian president is steadfastly against Burkina Faso taking the head of the organisation's council of ministers, which is expected to meet on 11 July.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 04.07.2025

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (left) and his Burkinabé counterpart Ibrahim Traoré.

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Nigeria

TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

Culture minister approaches Paris for national museum project

Spotlight
From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

Spotlight
Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

With Trump threatening action, Russian trader Theia is unable to sell its fuel shipments

Aliko Dangote turns to courts to force oil majors to supply his refinery

Jupiter Lithium threatens Abuja with arbitration proceedings

From Abidjan to Dakar, MMA's Francis Ngannou reps for PFL

Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Oil-producing countries increase surveillance of Africa Energy Bank

Canadian fund Atlas Energy betting on oil royalties

Abuja courted by Western light weapons suppliers

Abuja and Washington sparring over migration issue

Inner circles
Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Tel Aviv's ambush on the sidelines of Donald Trump's Africa summit

President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

New director of NNPC heads to OPEC summit on first international outing

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WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war

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Afreximbank seeks to strengthen its mark on future Africa Energy Bank

ECOWAS presidents debate AU's next chairperson

ECOWAS standby force and the issue of funding

Vice President Kashim Shettima's uncertain political future

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Nigeria

TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

Culture minister approaches Paris for national museum project

Spotlight From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

Spotlight Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

With Trump threatening action, Russian trader Theia is unable to sell its fuel shipments

Aliko Dangote turns to courts to force oil majors to supply his refinery

Jupiter Lithium threatens Abuja with arbitration proceedings

From Abidjan to Dakar, MMA's Francis Ngannou reps for PFL

Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Oil-producing countries increase surveillance of Africa Energy Bank

Canadian fund Atlas Energy betting on oil royalties

Abuja courted by Western light weapons suppliers

Abuja and Washington sparring over migration issue

Inner circles Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Tel Aviv's ambush on the sidelines of Donald Trump's Africa summit

President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

New director of NNPC heads to OPEC summit on first international outing

Spotlight WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war

Inner circles The world around Africa Finance Corp boss Samaila Zubairu

Afreximbank seeks to strengthen its mark on future Africa Energy Bank

ECOWAS presidents debate AU's next chairperson

ECOWAS standby force and the issue of funding

Vice President Kashim Shettima's uncertain political future

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

Spotlight
From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

Spotlight
Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

Inner circles
Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Spotlight
WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war

Inner circles
The world around Africa Finance Corp boss Samaila Zubairu