DRC
Inside SOKIMO's Mongbwalu gold deposit deal

After several years of deadlock, the state-owned company is turning to a new partner, British firm Horizon Corp, in order to revive a mining project in Ituri. The partnership provides for the settlement of a large portion of the former joint venture's debt, estimated at $40m at least.

Gabon
False start in Libreville's talks with the IMF

Beyond the international lender's annual spring meetings in April, no progress has been made to develop an aide package. Finance Minister Thierry Minko has decided to bide his time and wait for audit results expected mid-July.

DRC
Kinshasa's curious $205m debt to Abu Dhabi

Congo
French courts set to take 'presidential' Falcon off Commisimpex and its financiers

Central African Republic
Discreet reintroduction of fuel subsidies strains public finances

Nigeria
Low-key Lebanese businessman seeks to become face of Turkish arms makers

Osman Chennar is trying to establish himself as the leading representative of Turkish arms manufacturers in Nigeria. To win contracts and develop local military production, he is relying on a team of retired Nigerian army generals.

Ivory Coast
President Ouattara puts an end to RHDP-organised tribute ceremonies

Nigeria
Government faces intense criticism over $5bn Emirati loan

Senegal
New PM Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô gets to grips with tricky fisheries file

Sudan
Riyadh quietly lobbies within Tasis ranks

Saudi Arabia is seeking to build a bespoke civilian base around General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan capable of winning international backing. Members of the pro-RSF civilian coalition have been approached.

Somalia, Somaliland
Irro administration makes new bid to enlist US lobbyists

Sudan
Riyadh wires millions of dollars for two RSF defectors

Kenya
Under local pressure, port authority CEO appeals to President Ruto

Mozambique
TotalEnergies tries to calm tensions with Chapo administration

Madagascar
Private sector representatives targeted by the junta

Zambia
Mphepo Power struggles to make up mind over mega wind farm project

Morocco
Mohammed VI's niece establishes brand on luxury jewellery market

Princess Lalla Hasna's daughter has been building up the profile of her jewellery brand since 2022, thanks in particular to partnerships with international stars.

Algeria
Stellantis and Renault's contrasting fortunes in Oran

The automotive multinational, with a portfolio including Peugeot and Citroën, is currently eating up market share of the French brand in Algeria, where the latter has long been the dominant player.

Libya
Saddam Haftar pushes for control of cross-border smuggling routes

Morocco
Lockheed Martin must pay for F-16 fighter jet delay, Rabat says

Algeria
PwC's former Algerian partners strike out on their own