Eduardo dos Santos

Congo
Secret African clients of former Paris CIA chief revealed

The CIA's French station chief at the start of the 2010s, Dale Bendler, became a consultant while keeping a foot in his former employer's camp. Awaiting sentencing for accessing classified documents for private clients, he worked for many figures active in Africa.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Tidjane Thiam, Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CongoIsabel Dos Santos, low-key guest at Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

Central African RepublicValentine Rugwabiza's not-so-discreet absence in Bangui

Ivory CoastTidjane Thiam's secret meeting with French Justice Minister

Angola
Lourenço appoints top army officer Mussua Williams to combat diamond trafficking

The lieutenant colonel will also be responsible for tackling illegal immigration.

Angola
Who are the powerful generals in charge of Angola's military regions?

With the arrival of lieutenant general Simão Carlitos, aka Wala, at the helm of Angola's Central military region, we look at the other heads of the country's unique military zones.

Angola
In Switzerland, the Angolan prosecutor general fails to recover Carlos São Vicente's assets

Angola's anti-corruption chief travelled to Geneva to try to convince the authorities to hand over the Swiss assets of the Portuguese-Angolan tycoon. But the courts there continue to regard the businessman's trial as unfair.

Angola
Spanish bank finances ship to create sea link to Cabinda

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria has agreed to a loan of €16m.

Angola
Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa hires former colleague

The Angolan finance minister just hired an old colleague to work as a consultant at her ministry. President João Lourenço removed him from office in December.

Angola
Spymaster's wife joins ANPG oil regulator board

João Lourenço has appointed the new board of the Angolan oil and gas regulator, and among the newcomers is the wife of the country's intelligence chief.

Angola
The mysterious shareholders in oil juniors ACREP and Etu Energias

Africa Intelligence can reveal the shareholding structure of Angola's two largest private oil operators, both set up during the Dos Santos era.

Angola
Senior MPLA figures continue to snap up oil permits

The Angolan oil and gas regulator has authorised eight oil companies to take shares in 12 blocks that featured in a recent tender call. Once again, firms with close connections to the Dos Santos administration have been amply rewarded.