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Southern Africa and islands

Madagascar
French soldiers excluded from independence day parade

Present in Antananarivo for a week, the French military contingent was only informed at the last minute that it would not be taking part in the parade to mark the 63rd anniversary of Madagascan independence.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.07.2023

Botswana
Gaborone bags World Bank green subsidies

President Mokgweetsi Masisi's administration is soon to receive $3.5m from the World Bank for green consultancy services.

Subscribers only Finance 13.07.2023

Madagascar
Rio Tinto poised to sign off on new QMM deal

The amended operating convention of Rio Tinto subsidiary QMM has been approved by the Madagascan authorities. Following renewed social unrest at the Fort-Dauphin site in recent weeks, they are hoping it will now get a favourable reception from Rio's mineral sands division in Canada.

Subscribers only Mining 12.07.2023

Mozambique
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

South Africa
South African court gives Arqomanzi green light to relaunch Lily and Barbrook gold mines

Lily gold mine in the northeastern Mpumalanga province, which collapsed on 5 February 2016, could soon be up and running again following a supreme court decision validating miner Arqomanzi as the site's owner.

Subscribers only Mining 11.07.2023

Mozambique
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

Inner circles | South Africa
Ramaphosa struggles with shortage of top advisers

South Africa's leader is short of economic and international affairs advisers at a time when he badly needs help with domestic emergencies such as power cuts and external crises like the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. He is also having to deal with personality clashes within his office.

Subscribers only Politics 07.07.2023

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town on 7 February 2023.

South Africa
Pretoria irks US by hushing up Russian ship report

The South African government plans to keep secret an official report on the illegal mooring of the Lady R, a Russian vessel that allegedly shipped arms to the country despite sanctions over the Ukraine war.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.07.2023

Russian cargo ship Lady R docked inside Simon's Town Naval Base in Cape Town, South Africa, 8 December 2022.

Madagascar
The restaurateur behind Corsair's return

The French airline could have not made its return to Madagascan soil on 28 June without the intervention of Franck Legrand, a dual nationality citizen close to Andry Rajoelina who is the owner of a restaurant popular among the Antananarivo political and business elite.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 06.07.2023

Spotlight | Mozambique
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.

Namibia
Nedbank claims €2.5m from Namibian businessman Benjamin Hauwanga

Nedbank is trying to recover the 50 million Namibian dollars it loaned to businessman Benjamin Hauwanga in 2020.

Subscribers only Business 05.07.2023

Zimbabwe
Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters wavers between platinum and lithium in Harare

The oil-and-gas tycoon's enthusiasm for a platinum mine development project in Maflox Claims has dampened since his arrival in Zimbabwe in 2019, a few months before Emmerson Mnangagwa's election. His local company Bravura has not stuck to the regulatory requirements nor its promises to the authorities to invest.

Subscribers only Mining 04.07.2023

Mozambique
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.

Madagascar
Antananarivo ignores ICSID ruling

The World Bank's arbitration tribunal, which previously ordered Madagascar to pay out €6.9m to two Belgian investors, has dashed off a letter reminding the government of its obligations.

Subscribers only Politics 30.06.2023

Mozambique
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

Botswana
First Quantum's departure a setback for Sese coal-fired power station project

The Canadian giant has decided to pull out of the Sese mining and energy project in Botswana, which was to have supplied electricity to its Zambian mines. The aversion of shareholders and partners to this type of project with high CO2 emissions was behind the move.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 28.06.2023

Mozambique
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

South Africa
Africa Oil Week loses its captain

Paul Sinclair, who had been at the helm of Africa Oil Week for the past seven years, stepped down in mid-June. His departure is bad news for the event's organiser, the Hyve Group, which is also battling to keep its sponsors from defecting to the rival Africa Energy Week.

Subscribers only Energy 26.06.2023

DRC, Mozambique
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

Madagascar
Apollo 21 case: former French army colonel handed over to France

Alert published on 23/06/23 at 17.25 - Philippe François, one of the two French defendants in the alleged coup attempt against Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, was secretly transferred to French soil on 23 June. His co-defendant is still in detention on the island.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 23.06.2023

Comoros islands
AU chair Assoumani to meet all three West Africa junta leaders

AU president and Comoros head of state Azali Assoumani will leave France today where he spent almost a week to begin a tour of West Africa. His first stop will be Guinea Bissau.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.06.2023

Spotlight | Angola
French scepticism douses Lourenço's agricultural fervour

Although they have shown some interest in Angola's agricultural sector, French companies are still holding back. Three months after Emmanuel Macron's visit to Luanda, there have still been no substantial investment commitments.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 22.06.2023

French president Emmanuel Macron and president of Angola Joao Lourenco at the presidential palace in Luanda on 3 March 2023.

Madagascar
STA, Aéromarine and Assist Aviation fall from grace

Several airline companies in Madagascar have been subjected to a barrage of inspections since the start of the year. At least three have had their operating certificates suspended.

Subscribers only Business 22.06.2023

Angola
Lourenço's associates find a rich seam in rare earths, copper, manganese and gold

A number of entrepreneurs with good connections in Luanda have gained control of Angola's mineral resources. Among them are lawyer Alberto Cabongo de Ja, Rwandan businessman Alexis Bayigamba, the general in charge of arms company Simportex and the governor of Benguela Province.

Subscribers only Mining 21.06.2023

Concessions held by Angolan government associates.

South Africa
TotalEnergies takes step back from offshore block 3B/4B

TotalEnergies is growing weary of dealing with complications in South Africa. For the time being, it is easing off of block 3B/4B and focusing on exploring Namibian waters.

Subscribers only Energy 20.06.2023

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

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

Southern Africa and islands

Madagascar
French soldiers excluded from independence day parade

Botswana
Gaborone bags World Bank green subsidies

Madagascar
Rio Tinto poised to sign off on new QMM deal

Mozambique
ENI to decide on Coral Norte FLNG this year

South Africa
South African court gives Arqomanzi green light to relaunch Lily and Barbrook gold mines

Mozambique
Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies turns pressure up on Saipem

Inner circles | South Africa
Ramaphosa struggles with shortage of top advisers

South Africa
Pretoria irks US by hushing up Russian ship report

Madagascar
The restaurateur behind Corsair's return

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

Namibia
Nedbank claims €2.5m from Namibian businessman Benjamin Hauwanga

Zimbabwe
Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters wavers between platinum and lithium in Harare

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

Madagascar
Antananarivo ignores ICSID ruling

Mozambique
Kenmare courts Sunshine Nuts for job creation

Botswana
First Quantum's departure a setback for Sese coal-fired power station project

Mozambique
WBHO steams ahead on Mozambique LNG as TotalEnergies plays it safe

South Africa
Africa Oil Week loses its captain

DRC, Mozambique
PAL Aerospace to equip Maputo's Paramount spy planes

Madagascar
Apollo 21 case: former French army colonel handed over to France

Comoros islands
AU chair Assoumani to meet all three West Africa junta leaders

Spotlight | Angola
French scepticism douses Lourenço's agricultural fervour

Madagascar
STA, Aéromarine and Assist Aviation fall from grace

Angola
Lourenço's associates find a rich seam in rare earths, copper, manganese and gold

South Africa
TotalEnergies takes step back from offshore block 3B/4B

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

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

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Andry Rajoelina

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Paul Biya

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Southern Africa and islands

Madagascar French soldiers excluded from independence day parade

Botswana Gaborone bags World Bank green subsidies

Madagascar Rio Tinto poised to sign off on new QMM deal

Mozambique ENI to decide on Coral Norte FLNG this year

South Africa South African court gives Arqomanzi green light to relaunch Lily and Barbrook gold mines

Mozambique Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies turns pressure up on Saipem

Inner circles | South Africa Ramaphosa struggles with shortage of top advisers

South Africa Pretoria irks US by hushing up Russian ship report

Madagascar The restaurateur behind Corsair's return

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

Namibia Nedbank claims €2.5m from Namibian businessman Benjamin Hauwanga

Zimbabwe Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters wavers between platinum and lithium in Harare

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

Madagascar Antananarivo ignores ICSID ruling

Mozambique Kenmare courts Sunshine Nuts for job creation

Botswana First Quantum's departure a setback for Sese coal-fired power station project

Mozambique WBHO steams ahead on Mozambique LNG as TotalEnergies plays it safe

South Africa Africa Oil Week loses its captain

DRC, Mozambique PAL Aerospace to equip Maputo's Paramount spy planes

Madagascar Apollo 21 case: former French army colonel handed over to France

Comoros islands AU chair Assoumani to meet all three West Africa junta leaders

Spotlight | Angola French scepticism douses Lourenço's agricultural fervour

Madagascar STA, Aéromarine and Assist Aviation fall from grace

Angola Lourenço's associates find a rich seam in rare earths, copper, manganese and gold

South Africa TotalEnergies takes step back from offshore block 3B/4B

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

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

Madagascar
French soldiers excluded from independence day parade

Botswana
Gaborone bags World Bank green subsidies

Madagascar
Rio Tinto poised to sign off on new QMM deal

Mozambique
ENI to decide on Coral Norte FLNG this year

South Africa
South African court gives Arqomanzi green light to relaunch Lily and Barbrook gold mines

Mozambique
Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies turns pressure up on Saipem

Inner circles | South Africa
Ramaphosa struggles with shortage of top advisers

South Africa
Pretoria irks US by hushing up Russian ship report

Madagascar
The restaurateur behind Corsair's return

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

Namibia
Nedbank claims €2.5m from Namibian businessman Benjamin Hauwanga

Zimbabwe
Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters wavers between platinum and lithium in Harare

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

Madagascar
Antananarivo ignores ICSID ruling

Mozambique
Kenmare courts Sunshine Nuts for job creation

Botswana
First Quantum's departure a setback for Sese coal-fired power station project

Mozambique
WBHO steams ahead on Mozambique LNG as TotalEnergies plays it safe

South Africa
Africa Oil Week loses its captain

DRC, Mozambique
PAL Aerospace to equip Maputo's Paramount spy planes

Madagascar
Apollo 21 case: former French army colonel handed over to France

Comoros islands
AU chair Assoumani to meet all three West Africa junta leaders

Spotlight | Angola
French scepticism douses Lourenço's agricultural fervour

Madagascar
STA, Aéromarine and Assist Aviation fall from grace

Angola
Lourenço's associates find a rich seam in rare earths, copper, manganese and gold

South Africa
TotalEnergies takes step back from offshore block 3B/4B