TotalEnergies

East Africa
IGAD's finances in the red

Employees of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development have not been paid since the the end of last year. This is because most of the organisation's member states have not paid their annual dues.

South Africa
TotalEnergies' 2024 exit leaves gas block in the lurch

The French major's departure has put the brakes on the largest gas development project in South Africa. The new operator must now find other partners but the options are few and far between.

Sierra Leone
Freetown countdown to national oil company launch

The public company has already been registered under the name Sierra Leone National Petroleum Co. Headed up by Petroleum Directorate boss Foday Mansaray, it is set to take a 10% cut on each new exploration licence in the country.

Somalia
Abu Dhabi, Ankara and Washington play out their interests through clan politics in Sanaag

In launching a mortal attack against a traditional leader in the north of Somalia, the US has added further complexity to a multi-faceted crisis. At the heart of the matter is a port, mines and control over a region torn between Somaliland, Puntland and Mogadishu.

Egypt, Sudan
Businessman Mohamed El Garhy fronts Egypt's bid for Sudanese gold

Backed by the General Intelligence Service, the El Garhy Steel Group owner has teamed up with Sudanese partners to invest in gold and iron mines, as Cairo moves to bolster central bank reserves.

Liberia, Senegal
It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia

Nigerian oil junior Oranto has suffered a setback in its Senegalese ambitions, but is making up for lost time with the acquisition of new, well-positioned permits in Liberia.

Mozambique
ENI comes to decision on Coral Norte

The process for the launch of the country's second FLNG facility has been sped up over recent weeks thanks to conclusive discussions between the Italian oil and gas major and the Mozambique authorities.

South Africa
PetroSA drafts plan to address partner Nako Energy's debt

The two companies have worked on drafting an amicable agreement, a working version of which was made available to Africa Intelligence.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NigeriaSiminalayi Fubara takes Rivers State back

KenyaAbu Bakar goes permaculture

MoroccoKawtar Raji-Briand, the lawyer with Kinshasa connections

Angola
General Carneiro to promote American interests in Luanda?

An American consultancy firm, DAT Lobito Corridor Advisory, intends to entrust an MPLA key figure with the task of introducing American companies into the Angolan critical minerals sector.

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

The World Bank has been working to resume its funding to Uganda for several months. Its programmes there are, however, subject to awareness-raising on discrimination against sexual minorities. In 2023 the Bretton Woods institution suspended its financial support following the passing of an anti-homosexuality law.

South Africa
BP thwarts Gunvor's plans in Shell petrol station acquisition

BP wants to assert its right of pre-emption over Shell's shares in their joint storage terminal in the port of Durban. This means the future buyer of Shell's assets will have to incur additional expenses for leasing the space, which is essential for importing products.

Libya
Turkish Petroleum joins NOC mega project left in limbo due to Debeibeh

The future joint venture to exploit the NC7 gas block that comprises Turkish Petroleum, TotalEnergies, ENI and Adnoc is still awaiting approval from the PM, who is in an increasingly precarious position.