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Shell takes solace in London court after Hague pollution defeat

Britain's Court of Appeal has dismissed the claim of thousands of Nigerians affected by an oil spill after a Shell pipeline burst and polluted coastal villages.

Subscribers only Energy 12.02.2021

Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally made public the names of the 95 ambassadors who will be in their postings until his mandate ends in 2023, with special attention paid to the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.02.2021

Mike Sangster spearheads lobbying of Total, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell on new oil bill

To pressure the Nigerian authorities into including greater incentives for investors in the new petroleum bill, the oil companies present in the country have put their faith in the lobbying clout of their most influential figure: Total's boss in Nigeria, Mike Sangster.

Free access Energy 05.02.2021

Exxon and Shell still a long way from their $2.7bn compensation over OML 133

It does not seem likely that the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will uphold the arbitral ruling given in 2014 against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) in its dispute with the oil majors ExxonMobil and Shell.

Subscribers only Energy 03.02.2021

Tony Elumelu and Emmanuel Macron in Lagos on July 4, 2018. © Ludovic Marin/Pool/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

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After Macron, tycoon Tony Elumelu adds Amundi to his growing French connections

Elumelu turned to Amundi, a Crédit Agricole subsidiary, to expand his family-owned holding company's oil portfolio. The Nigerian philanthropist and business mogul, who was instrumental in organising Emmanuel Macron's 2018 visit to Lagos, has ramped up his dealings with French companies.

Subscribers only Energy 02.02.2021

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who chairs the Grande Loge du Congo. © Christophe Morin/IP3 Press/MaxPPP

Africa's masonic grand masters using square and compasses for political gain

Although they forbid both atheism and political debate, Africa's so-called "regular" masonic lodges, led by Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, are being torn apart by the political ambitions of their grand masters.

Subscribers only Politics 02.02.2021

From Michael Jackson to Ghana's elite, Nicky Wilson's networks stretch far and wide

The mysterious and influential Togolese businessman Nicky Wilson is close to all of Ghana's decision-makers and knows numerous African presidents.

Subscribers only Business 01.02.2021

Endeavour Mining's new acquisition, Semafo, made to pay its debts

Canadian gold producer Semafo, bought by Endeavour Mining last year, has been ordered to pay sums owed to a transporter that worked on its mines in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Niger.

Subscribers only Mining 01.02.2021

Embaló's hush-hush campaign for ECOWAS chair

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló is working the region to pave his way to the chairmanship of the regional bloc.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.02.2021

Strauss-Kahn pitch to Embaló

In Bissau on 15 January to meet with President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the former International Monetary Fund managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn has offered to help Guinea Bissau raise Chinese funding for infrastructure projects.

Subscribers only Business 29.01.2021

Meeting between Dominique Strauss-Kahn (left) and Guinea Bissau head of state Umaro Sissoco Embaló, Bissau, 15 January.

Malabu/OPL 245 case: squad of former ministers to referee ENI vs NNPC bout

Following former Bulgarian diplomat Stanimir Alexandrov's appointment earlier this month, a second member has been picked to join the ICSID artibral tribunal that will hear the case opposing Nigerian and Italian major ENI.

Subscribers only Energy 28.01.2021

Abba Kyari's favourite trader thrives in wake of his death

Matrix Energy's tight connections to the powers that be in Nigeria has allowed it to play a prominent role in the country's oil trading.

Subscribers only Energy 25.01.2021

Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

A veritable money tree for the presidential candidate in 2019, Intels is no longer the force it once was since Muhammadu Buhari has been in power.

Subscribers only Energy 21.01.2021

Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar.

As AU's position on Western Sahara shifts, Minister Boukadoum is sent to rally "last" allies

The Algerian foreign minister Sabri Boukadoum has paid a visit to the few, still pro-Polisario capitals in Africa with the hope of gaining room for manoeuvre on the matter of the disputed region. He came away disappointed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.01.2021

Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum met his Angolan counterpart Tete Antonio on 14 January 2021.

Strauss-Kahn turns to Bissau as he scrabbles for new contracts

Having failed to take advantage of the G20's debt suspension initiative, which brought in new African contracts for all his competitors, former International Monetary Fund managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn is now offering his services as a consultant in Africa's smallest capitals.

Subscribers only Business 20.01.2021

Former managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

ENI picks Bulgarian ex-foreign minister as its arbiter in dispute with NNPC over OPL 245

Chosen by the Italian major, former diplomat Stanimir Alexandrov is the first appointment to a tribunal that will arbitrate ENI's dispute with the Nigerian state over OPL 245.

Subscribers only Energy 19.01.2021

New Lekoil chair Michael Ajukwu's many South African connections

Lekoil's newly appointed chairman, the well-connected Nigerian banker Michael Ajukwu, embodies the ties between the Nigerian junior and its biggest shareholder, South African miner Metallon.

Subscribers only Energy 18.01.2021

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe goes all in for African football's top job

On 12 March, the Confederation of African Football will elect a new president and South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe is busy pulling strings to give the role his best shot.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.01.2021

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe.

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Nigerian tycoon Dahiru Mangal plays king-maker as he backs Issoufou's heir Bazoum

Nigerian billionaire Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, who dominates the business sector in the border regions of Nigeria and Niger, is making great efforts to ensure that Mahamadou Issoufou's planned handover to his right-hand man Mohamed Bazoum does not jeopardise his interests in Niamey.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 11.01.2021

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Nigeria

Shell takes solace in London court after Hague pollution defeat

Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

Mike Sangster spearheads lobbying of Total, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell on new oil bill

Exxon and Shell still a long way from their $2.7bn compensation over OML 133

Spotlight
After Macron, tycoon Tony Elumelu adds Amundi to his growing French connections

Africa's masonic grand masters using square and compasses for political gain

From Michael Jackson to Ghana's elite, Nicky Wilson's networks stretch far and wide

Endeavour Mining's new acquisition, Semafo, made to pay its debts

Embaló's hush-hush campaign for ECOWAS chair

Strauss-Kahn pitch to Embaló

Malabu/OPL 245 case: squad of former ministers to referee ENI vs NNPC bout

Abba Kyari's favourite trader thrives in wake of his death

Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

As AU's position on Western Sahara shifts, Minister Boukadoum is sent to rally "last" allies

Strauss-Kahn turns to Bissau as he scrabbles for new contracts

ENI picks Bulgarian ex-foreign minister as its arbiter in dispute with NNPC over OPL 245

New Lekoil chair Michael Ajukwu's many South African connections

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe goes all in for African football's top job

In Focus
Nigerian tycoon Dahiru Mangal plays king-maker as he backs Issoufou's heir Bazoum

ECOWAS heads of state prepare for 23 January summit in Abuja

Germany's ITO provides logistical support to EUTM and MINUSMA

Le Drian's trip to Ouagadougou reset for mid-January

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Why Buhari is dragging his heels on marginal field awards

Jeantet opens new 'green' OHADA desk

Expertise France wants to block Gulf of Guinea's cocaine highway

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Nigeria

Shell takes solace in London court after Hague pollution defeat

Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

Mike Sangster spearheads lobbying of Total, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell on new oil bill

Exxon and Shell still a long way from their $2.7bn compensation over OML 133

Spotlight After Macron, tycoon Tony Elumelu adds Amundi to his growing French connections

Africa's masonic grand masters using square and compasses for political gain

From Michael Jackson to Ghana's elite, Nicky Wilson's networks stretch far and wide

Endeavour Mining's new acquisition, Semafo, made to pay its debts

Embaló's hush-hush campaign for ECOWAS chair

Strauss-Kahn pitch to Embaló

Malabu/OPL 245 case: squad of former ministers to referee ENI vs NNPC bout

Abba Kyari's favourite trader thrives in wake of his death

Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

As AU's position on Western Sahara shifts, Minister Boukadoum is sent to rally "last" allies

Strauss-Kahn turns to Bissau as he scrabbles for new contracts

ENI picks Bulgarian ex-foreign minister as its arbiter in dispute with NNPC over OPL 245

New Lekoil chair Michael Ajukwu's many South African connections

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe goes all in for African football's top job

In Focus Nigerian tycoon Dahiru Mangal plays king-maker as he backs Issoufou's heir Bazoum

ECOWAS heads of state prepare for 23 January summit in Abuja

Germany's ITO provides logistical support to EUTM and MINUSMA

Le Drian's trip to Ouagadougou reset for mid-January

Spotlight Why Buhari is dragging his heels on marginal field awards

Jeantet opens new 'green' OHADA desk

Expertise France wants to block Gulf of Guinea's cocaine highway

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Spotlight
After Macron, tycoon Tony Elumelu adds Amundi to his growing French connections

In Focus
Nigerian tycoon Dahiru Mangal plays king-maker as he backs Issoufou's heir Bazoum

Spotlight
Why Buhari is dragging his heels on marginal field awards