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Congo

AOGC sparks the interest of the presidential clan

President Denis Sassou-Nguesso's daughter, Joujou, is discreetly preparing for a takeover of the company, with Jean-Claude Ngambou, current CEO of Hemla Congo, and Gilbert Ondongo, former advisor to the Congolese finance minister.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 02.09.2025

Kempinski Hotels soon to make its mark on Brazzaville

In early December, President Denis Sassou-Nguesso will inaugurate a new luxury hotel on the banks of the Congo River, a year after the Hilton opened. The works were carried out by the Congolese group MPTB.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 01.09.2025

Two candidates wrangle for African support in UNESCO leadership run

With the election of the future head of the UN institution looming on the horizon, the race for support has gathered momentum, but not without a few hiccups.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.09.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso expected in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso with their wives in Beijing on 4 September 2024, as part of the FOCAC. © Ding Lin/Xinhua-REA

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2025

Hydrocarbon minister promotes Africa Energy Bank

Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua has asserted that the AEB is the 'most important project that will save the African oil and gas industry from collapse'.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 19.08.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

The Congolese head of state has brought together the two opposing camps vying for control of the PDG, the party founded by Omar Bongo and led by Ali Bongo. His grandson, and son of Omar Bongo, could eventually take control, preserving the family heritage.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.07.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

Missions abroad must now be approved by the Congolese presidency, which is anxious to avoid abuses. At the same time, the Presidency is pushing ahead with issues it considers to be priorities, such as the campaign of Brazzaville's candidate for UNESCO.

Subscribers only Politics 29.07.2025

TotalEnergies gets consolation prize after Marine XX flop

TotalEnergies has been awarded a new six-year exploration licence in Congo.

Subscribers only Energy 24.07.2025

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

At the end of August, a new commission chaired by Burundi will take office within the Economic Community of Central African States, as the sub-regional institution struggles to gain momentum.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.07.2025

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Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign

A mere formality for the head of state, the March 2026 presidential election could nevertheless be fraught with pitfalls. The Parti Congolais du Travail congress at the end of December will serve as the first test for the government, while the opposition struggles to organise itself.

Subscribers only Politics 15.07.2025

A rally in support of the re-election of Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Brazzaville, 19 March 2021.

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

The sub-region is at last set to put forward the joint candidates to take up its two vacant commissioner positions at the African Union. The names submitted up until now have all been thrown out by the Panel of Eminent Africans committee.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

Congolese bar battling competition from international business firms

Congolese lawyers have marshalled their forces against the establishment of the Moroccan business firm Bennani & Associés, expressing concern about the violation of national legislation in this area.

Subscribers only Business 08.07.2025

La Congolaise des Routes investigates ‘serious anomalies'

The firm operating the road linking the Republic of Congo's two main cities, in which China State Construction Engineering Corp holds a majority stake, is scrutinising the activities of its subcontractor, a subsidiary of the French company Egis, in the revenue traceability chain.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 04.07.2025

Trump administration in no rush to name new ambassador

Eugene Young, US ambassador to Brazzaville, will leave his role this month but will only be replaced by a chargé d'affaires for the time being.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.07.2025

Former adviser to ex-president Bozizé resurfaces in Brazzaville

Bertin Béa, former VP of Kwa na Kwa, is in Brazzaville looking for funds to prepare his return to Bangui, after several years in exile in France.

Subscribers only Politics 27.06.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso finally appoints his new national ombudsman

In Congo, Valère Eteka Yemet has been appointed mediator of the Republic by Denis Sassou-Nguesso.

Subscribers only Politics 11.06.2025

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

Anatole Collinet Makosso is kicking off a visit to Senegal during which he will meet with his counterpart Ousmane Sonko, as well as Congolese nationals.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.06.2025

Authorities circle in on Fecofoot president with court summons

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas has been indicted for money laundering, forgery, and use of forgery.

Subscribers only Politics 09.06.2025

Congo's ex-lawyer sees court ruling reversed in Commisimpex affair

In the sale of the ambassador's residence to Commisimpex, the Court of Cassation has overturned a ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal that ordered Congo's lawyer to pay the costs.

Subscribers only Business 05.06.2025

Sassou-Nguesso secures new lawyer for 'ill-gotten gains' case

The president has hired a new specialist in international law to lead the defence in the proceedings initiated by the financial division of the Paris Judicial Court.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 04.06.2025

Premium Capital Securities has freeze on its accounts removed

Premium Capital Securities was suspected of having ties with the former deputy treasury director, Armel Silvère Dongou.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 30.05.2025

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From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

The sale of almost all of the French bank's subsidiaries across Africa was launched two years ago but has proven more difficult than expected. The group must contend with government manoeuvres to have a say in choosing new owners.

Subscribers only Finance 27.05.2025

Société Générale CEO Slawomir Krupa at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, 17 January 2024.

Bongo, Sassou, Oligui: presidential family reunites in Paris

The Congolese and Gabonese heads of state are both currently in Paris. Their trips to the French capital have coincided with that of Noureddin Bongo and his aunt Pascaline Bongo. This maneuvering has led to several very low-key meetings.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 23.05.2025

President of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Paris on 23 May 2025.

Congo presidential adviser Joly in crosshairs of French law for 'money laundering'

Between 2021 and 2023, Françoise Joly, an adviser to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, organised the purchase of a private jet from Dassault via a myriad of shell companies. She now risks being targeted under investigations implicating the French manufacturer.

Subscribers only Politics 23.05.2025

Françoise Joly, advisor to Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Moscow in March 2021.

The political strings behind Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

Several ministers and ambassadors travelled to Dubai mid-May to celebrate the nuptials of the president's son and Nathalie Bumba-Pembe. However, some important clan members declined the invitation.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 20.05.2025

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Congo

AOGC sparks the interest of the presidential clan

Kempinski Hotels soon to make its mark on Brazzaville

Two candidates wrangle for African support in UNESCO leadership run

Denis Sassou-Nguesso expected in Beijing

Hydrocarbon minister promotes Africa Energy Bank

Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

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Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

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Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

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Trump administration in no rush to name new ambassador

Former adviser to ex-president Bozizé resurfaces in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso finally appoints his new national ombudsman

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

Authorities circle in on Fecofoot president with court summons

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Congo

AOGC sparks the interest of the presidential clan

Kempinski Hotels soon to make its mark on Brazzaville

Two candidates wrangle for African support in UNESCO leadership run

Denis Sassou-Nguesso expected in Beijing

Hydrocarbon minister promotes Africa Energy Bank

Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

TotalEnergies gets consolation prize after Marine XX flop

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

Spotlight Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

Congolese bar battling competition from international business firms

La Congolaise des Routes investigates ‘serious anomalies'

Trump administration in no rush to name new ambassador

Former adviser to ex-president Bozizé resurfaces in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso finally appoints his new national ombudsman

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

Authorities circle in on Fecofoot president with court summons

Congo's ex-lawyer sees court ruling reversed in Commisimpex affair

Sassou-Nguesso secures new lawyer for 'ill-gotten gains' case

Premium Capital Securities has freeze on its accounts removed

Spotlight From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

Bongo, Sassou, Oligui: presidential family reunites in Paris

Congo presidential adviser Joly in crosshairs of French law for 'money laundering'

The political strings behind Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

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Morocco
The incessant fall of flour milling company Forafric

DRC
Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

Spotlight
Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign

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From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments