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Central Africa

Congo
Lufthansa Consulting attempts low-key comeback in Brazzaville

It is looking to support the recently revived ECAir.

Subscribers only Business 05.07.2024

DRC, Rwanda
EU suspends review of further €20m in military aid for Kigali

A Rwandan soldier in Palma, in the province of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, on 18 December 2023. © Cyrile Ndegeya/Anadolu via ADP

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.07.2024

Spotlight | Gabon
Gabon Oil Co faced with wave of departures at Assala Energy

Having succeeded in raising the necessary funds to buy Carlyle's oil assets, Libreville must now ensure production does not fall by recruiting personnel with the necessary skills.

Subscribers only Energy 04.07.2024

DRC
National electrification agency hopes for funding boost from new Suminwa government

Created in July 2020 by Félix Tshisekedi to tackle the country's low level of electricity supply, ANSER struggled during the president's first term to find the money it needed to achieve its goals.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 04.07.2024

Gabon
Oligui Nguema overhauls budget department

Gabon's transitional president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Nairobi on 29 February 2024. © Daniel Irungu/EPA/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Politics 04.07.2024

Cameroon
President Biya finally agrees to Higher Judicial Council meeting

Cameroon's president has allowed his justice minister to hold a Higher Judicial Council meeting in the coming weeks. The council has not met for nearly four years, paralysing part of the judicial system.

Subscribers only Politics 03.07.2024

DRC
Gécamines tries to block Chemaf sale to Chinese firm

State-owned Gécamines is fighting the sale of the mining company Chemaf to the Chinese company Norin Mining and could go so far as to withdraw the licences it has granted to this subsidiary of the Shalina Resources group.

Subscribers only Mining 03.07.2024

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra seeks to build pro-Western foreign policy to loosen Wagner's grip

In light of the Russian paramilitary group's growing power in the country, Central African leader Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been working on improving relations with Washington. He is getting help from his Rwandan counterpart and main ally, Paul Kagame.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.07.2024

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during peace talks between the South Sudan government and rebel groups in Nairobi on 9 May 2024.

DRC, Rwanda
Paris lines up alternative candidate for post of EU representative for Great Lakes

After Kigali's anger at the Belgian diplomat put forward, France is about to propose an alternative candidate to represent the EU in the Great Lakes region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.07.2024

DRC
Army buys Uganda-made Streit armoured vehicles

The Congolese authorities have ordered 80 Streit light armoured vehicles that are manufactured in Uganda by the Ugandan army's commercial arm.

Subscribers only Defence 01.07.2024

Central African Republic
Ex-president Bozizé more isolated than ever after death of son

Rodrigue Bozizé, the son of former Central African Republic president François Bozizé, died a few days ago near the town of Sido, which lies on the border with Chad, following a long illness. His death leaves his exiled father more isolated than ever.

Subscribers only Politics 01.07.2024

Central African Republic
Orange Centrafrique faces eviction over rent arrears

The commercial court in Bangui has found against the French operator over contractual failings and unpaid rent. Orange may soon have to leave the building it has occupied since 2007.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 28.06.2024

DRC
Gécamines and ERG seek to bury the hatchet

DRC's state-owned Gécamines is prepared to negotiate a solution with Kazakh miner Eurasian Resources Group that would end arbitration proceedings underway in Paris and Geneva.

Subscribers only Mining 28.06.2024

Central African Republic
Collusion claims cloud sale of Africa Global Logistics equipment

A subsidiary of the Lebanese firm Group Trad acquired the seized assets of AGL at an auction in early June. But rival buyers have cried foul, alleging collusion.

Subscribers only Business 27.06.2024

Cameroon
US selects future ambassador to Cameroon

The US ambassador in Yaoundé, Christopher Lamora, is to be replaced by Elizabeth Moore Aubin.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.06.2024

DRC
SADC boosts troop numbers in DRC to prepare for fresh battles with M23

The Southern African Development Community has deployed extra troops to its regional force in eastern DR Congo in anticipation of fresh fighting against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 26.06.2024

Cameroon
French courts quash Africa Global Logistics' claim to Autonomous Port of Douala

The French courts have definitively rejected the claims of Douala International Terminal (DIT), a consortium comprising APM Terminals (APMT) and Bolloré Africa Logistics.

Subscribers only Business 25.06.2024

Congo
The securocrats accompanying Denis Sassou-Nguesso to Moscow

The 75-strong delegation accompanying the Congolese president includes the key figures in the regime's security apparatus.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.06.2024

Congo
Sassou-Nguesso hopes Russia trip will reap rich rewards

The Congolese president is due in Russia today, 24 June, for a two-day visit. He is counting on signing several commercial contracts. His special envoy Françoise Joly is leading discussions.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 24.06.2024

Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso on 16 October 2023 in Beijing.

Cameroon
More ill winds for Fly ZeJet in wake of shareholder dispute

Cameroon airline Fly ZeJet is scrambling to get one of its planes grounded in Yaoundé back home.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 24.06.2024

Central African Republic
Tamoil boss questioned by Gendarmerie as conflict with government escalates

The company's CAR director, Clovis Kape, has been questioned by the Gendarmerie. The energy ministry is accusing him of inciting public disorder, amid a dispute over the supply of Jet A-1 kerosene for aircraft.

Subscribers only Energy 21.06.2024

Central African Republic
Touadéra furious over French miners' arrest amid thaw in relations with Paris

The Central African president, who has only just returned to Bangui, wants the two gold and diamond workers to be released and to save face at the same time.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 20.06.2024

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on 29 February 2024 in Belgrade (Serbia).

DRC
Conflict escalates between miners AVZ and Manono Lithium in Tanganyika

The Australian miner is at loggerheads with the joint venture between Cominière and the local subsidiary of Chinese giant Zijin.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 20.06.2024

DRC, Rwanda, Uganda
UN expert group details Kigali and Kampala's ongoing support for M23

Rwanda is understood to have considerably strengthened its military presence in eastern DRC, where its troops have now largely supplanted M23's combatants. Uganda, meanwhile, has come under fire on the strength of documented proof of its support for the rebellion.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 19.06.2024

M23 military chief Sultani Makenga, in Goma, on 25 November 2012.

DRC
Congo Airways keeps fleet afloat by buying four Airbus A320s

The lease-purchase deal, estimated to be worth $64m, is still being finalised.

Subscribers only Business 19.06.2024

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Central Africa

Congo
Lufthansa Consulting attempts low-key comeback in Brazzaville

DRC, Rwanda
EU suspends review of further €20m in military aid for Kigali

Spotlight | Gabon
Gabon Oil Co faced with wave of departures at Assala Energy

DRC
National electrification agency hopes for funding boost from new Suminwa government

Gabon
Oligui Nguema overhauls budget department

Cameroon
President Biya finally agrees to Higher Judicial Council meeting

DRC
Gécamines tries to block Chemaf sale to Chinese firm

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra seeks to build pro-Western foreign policy to loosen Wagner's grip

DRC, Rwanda
Paris lines up alternative candidate for post of EU representative for Great Lakes

DRC
Army buys Uganda-made Streit armoured vehicles

Central African Republic
Ex-president Bozizé more isolated than ever after death of son

Central African Republic
Orange Centrafrique faces eviction over rent arrears

DRC
Gécamines and ERG seek to bury the hatchet

Central African Republic
Collusion claims cloud sale of Africa Global Logistics equipment

Cameroon
US selects future ambassador to Cameroon

DRC
SADC boosts troop numbers in DRC to prepare for fresh battles with M23

Cameroon
French courts quash Africa Global Logistics' claim to Autonomous Port of Douala

Congo
The securocrats accompanying Denis Sassou-Nguesso to Moscow

Congo
Sassou-Nguesso hopes Russia trip will reap rich rewards

Cameroon
More ill winds for Fly ZeJet in wake of shareholder dispute

Central African Republic
Tamoil boss questioned by Gendarmerie as conflict with government escalates

Central African Republic
Touadéra furious over French miners' arrest amid thaw in relations with Paris

DRC
Conflict escalates between miners AVZ and Manono Lithium in Tanganyika

DRC, Rwanda, Uganda
UN expert group details Kigali and Kampala's ongoing support for M23

DRC
Congo Airways keeps fleet afloat by buying four Airbus A320s

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Central Africa

Congo Lufthansa Consulting attempts low-key comeback in Brazzaville

DRC, Rwanda EU suspends review of further €20m in military aid for Kigali

Spotlight | Gabon Gabon Oil Co faced with wave of departures at Assala Energy

DRC National electrification agency hopes for funding boost from new Suminwa government

Gabon Oligui Nguema overhauls budget department

Cameroon President Biya finally agrees to Higher Judicial Council meeting

DRC Gécamines tries to block Chemaf sale to Chinese firm

Spotlight | Central African Republic President Touadéra seeks to build pro-Western foreign policy to loosen Wagner's grip

DRC, Rwanda Paris lines up alternative candidate for post of EU representative for Great Lakes

DRC Army buys Uganda-made Streit armoured vehicles

Central African Republic Ex-president Bozizé more isolated than ever after death of son

Central African Republic Orange Centrafrique faces eviction over rent arrears

DRC Gécamines and ERG seek to bury the hatchet

Central African Republic Collusion claims cloud sale of Africa Global Logistics equipment

Cameroon US selects future ambassador to Cameroon

DRC SADC boosts troop numbers in DRC to prepare for fresh battles with M23

Cameroon French courts quash Africa Global Logistics' claim to Autonomous Port of Douala

Congo The securocrats accompanying Denis Sassou-Nguesso to Moscow

Congo Sassou-Nguesso hopes Russia trip will reap rich rewards

Cameroon More ill winds for Fly ZeJet in wake of shareholder dispute

Central African Republic Tamoil boss questioned by Gendarmerie as conflict with government escalates

Central African Republic Touadéra furious over French miners' arrest amid thaw in relations with Paris

DRC Conflict escalates between miners AVZ and Manono Lithium in Tanganyika

DRC, Rwanda, Uganda UN expert group details Kigali and Kampala's ongoing support for M23

DRC Congo Airways keeps fleet afloat by buying four Airbus A320s

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About Africa Intelligence

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Indigo Publications' websites

Congo
Lufthansa Consulting attempts low-key comeback in Brazzaville

DRC, Rwanda
EU suspends review of further €20m in military aid for Kigali

Spotlight | Gabon
Gabon Oil Co faced with wave of departures at Assala Energy

DRC
National electrification agency hopes for funding boost from new Suminwa government

Gabon
Oligui Nguema overhauls budget department

Cameroon
President Biya finally agrees to Higher Judicial Council meeting

DRC
Gécamines tries to block Chemaf sale to Chinese firm

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra seeks to build pro-Western foreign policy to loosen Wagner's grip

DRC, Rwanda
Paris lines up alternative candidate for post of EU representative for Great Lakes

DRC
Army buys Uganda-made Streit armoured vehicles

Central African Republic
Ex-president Bozizé more isolated than ever after death of son

Central African Republic
Orange Centrafrique faces eviction over rent arrears

DRC
Gécamines and ERG seek to bury the hatchet

Central African Republic
Collusion claims cloud sale of Africa Global Logistics equipment

Cameroon
US selects future ambassador to Cameroon

DRC
SADC boosts troop numbers in DRC to prepare for fresh battles with M23

Cameroon
French courts quash Africa Global Logistics' claim to Autonomous Port of Douala

Congo
The securocrats accompanying Denis Sassou-Nguesso to Moscow

Congo
Sassou-Nguesso hopes Russia trip will reap rich rewards

Cameroon
More ill winds for Fly ZeJet in wake of shareholder dispute

Central African Republic
Tamoil boss questioned by Gendarmerie as conflict with government escalates

Central African Republic
Touadéra furious over French miners' arrest amid thaw in relations with Paris

DRC
Conflict escalates between miners AVZ and Manono Lithium in Tanganyika

DRC, Rwanda, Uganda
UN expert group details Kigali and Kampala's ongoing support for M23

DRC
Congo Airways keeps fleet afloat by buying four Airbus A320s