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West Africa
Accrombessi blows his influence

Since moving to his native Benin several years ago, Ali Bongo's former right-hand man Maixent Accrombessi has managed to get close to some in the presidential family but remains on the sidelines of the president's inner circle.

Subscribers only Politics 01.09.2021

West Africa
Repeated cocaine seizures worry sugar traders as drug found in Sucden and LDC cargoes

After the much publicised seizure of 150 kilos of cocaine in containers used to transport sugar in Benin, two more consignments of the same drug have been discovered in Togo, also hidden in cargoes of sugar.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 19.08.2021

West Africa
Talon uses drug bust as trump card in Nigeria trade row

Two Nigerian citizens were among the 10 people police in Benin arrested in a 25 June drug bust. For the best part of two years Cotonou and Abuja have been at odds over the smuggling of narcotics between their two countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.07.2021

Benin, West Africa
Shipping company MSC caught up with Bolloré in Talon's anti-drug swoop

Two executives from Italian-Swiss container shipping company MSC were arrested and taken into custody in the course of an anti-drug operation carried out by the Beninese police on 25 June. The case is complicated by political considerations and internal police rivalries.

Free access Commodity traders, Politics 06.07.2021

Patrice Talon, President of the Republic of Benin.

West Africa
Four Bolloré Africa Logistics execs held after cocaine find

Ten people, including Benin's four senior executives from Bolloré Africa Logistics, have been arrested following a vast anti-drug trafficking operation ordered by President Patrice Talon, in the hope it will help shed his country's reputation for being weak on drugs.

Subscribers only Business 29.06.2021

Libya
Havas quietly assists as Fathi Bachagha tours Europe ahead of presidential poll

The former interior minister, who is running in December's election, is visiting several European capitals to drum up support. Paris-based PR firm Havas is helping out.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 14.06.2021

Former Libyan Minister of the Interior Fathi Bachagha.

Africa, Morocco
Businessman-psychologist Charles Teboul offers body care and business solutions in Africa and US

Franco-Moroccan company psychologist Charles Teboul, a tireless promoter of rejuvenation therapy, has built up a contact network which stretches from Ethiopia to Libya, helped by his links with events magnate Richard Attias.

Subscribers only Business 22.04.2021

Spotlight | Libya
With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession

The Turkish construction conglomerate Albayrak is in talks with the Misrata Free Zone authorities to obtain a port terminal concession held by Bolloré since 2010 in yet another example of how Turkey is tightening its grip on the west Libyan economy.

Subscribers only Business 05.03.2021

The Misrata port is largely autonomous of the Tripoli government thanks to its status as a free zone.

Inner circles | Libya
Who really controls Misrata Free Zone, Libya's vital business platform?

The Misrata Free Zone, a true state within a state, is both the port of entry to the Libyan market and the bastion of entrepreneurship in the war-torn country. Since September, this potent business hub prized by those fighting for control of the country has been led by Mohsen Sgoutri, whose powerful network allows him to stand up to the Tripoli government and develop his own business diplomacy, especially towards Turkey.

Subscribers only Business 15.01.2021

In Focus | Madagascar
Madagascar's luxury golf courses offer a fairway to power

Unlike in the rest of Africa, where golf is often seen as a leftover from the colonial period, Madagascar's political and business elites like to meet up over a round of golf. Andry Rajoelina's government has taken advantage of this parallel power structure to build up a solid support network.

Subscribers only Politics 23.11.2020

The Golf Club du Rova hosted the final stage of the Staysure Tour in 2019.

DRC
Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

Since early August, mining operators in the DRC have been pushing back against recent fiscal and budgetary measures introduced by the central government in Kinshasa. On 8 September, the leading industry players turned out in force for a meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi.

Subscribers only Mining 18.09.2020

Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi met with representatives of mining operators on 8 September.

Africa
Bolloré Africa Logistics profits halved

Despite a stable turnover last year, the French operator is suffering the effects of a 2019 year marked by the loss of its concession in Douala.

Subscribers only Business 07.09.2020

Africa
The African adventures of Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Macron's new international spin doctor

The new international communications advisor at the Elysée Palace, Anne-Sophie Bradelle, appointed in late March, has a strong background in African politics. When on assignment with Euro RSCG, now Havas, she was involved in Guinean Alpha Condé's successful presidential bid in 2010 and Thomas Boni Yayi's winning campaign in Benin the following year.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.04.2020

Anne-Sophie Bradelle, international communications advisor at the Elysée Palace.

Senegal
Sentrak's ex-Bolloré execs poach Navitrans expert

One of Swiss maritime logistics and carrier Navitrans's leading West African experts, French national Damien Wingel has jumped ship to [...]

Subscribers only Energy 18.02.2020

Libya
Misrata's Ahmed Miitig tries to woo Paris with contracts

The government of national accord (GNA) in Tripoli is using business to try to improve relations with Paris, which it [...]

Subscribers only Business 14.11.2019

Spotlight | Mozambique
FRELIMO manoeuvres to maintain its dominance

This time round, President Filipe Nyusi has opted to promote his new guard within FRELIMO in the run-up to the general election of 15 October. These rising figures reflect a shift in priorities. Although the party, which has governed Mozambique [.

Subscribers only Politics 04.10.2019

Libya
Jerome Barthe wants to take Bollore and Engie to Misrata

Franco-Libyan Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) chairman Jerome Barthe plans to [...]

Subscribers only Business 19.09.2019

Spotlight | Cameroon
Multinationals slug it out over container terminal at docks of Douala

The standoff that began last year between the giants of maritime logistics which are in the running for the Douala container terminal concession has entered a critical phase. Currently held by Bollore and Moller-Maersk, the contract is up for renewal [.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 28.08.2019

Libya
Business as usual in Paris for Misrata Free Zone boss

The clashes which have been taking place in the southern part of the Libyan capital since April 4 are not [...]

Subscribers only Business 11.04.2019

Libya
Misrata Free Zone chairman Ben Hamida to visits France's MEDEF

Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) chairman Hussein Ben Hamida will visit [...]

Subscribers only Business 21.03.2019

Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Bolloré Africa Logistics

West Africa
Accrombessi blows his influence

West Africa
Repeated cocaine seizures worry sugar traders as drug found in Sucden and LDC cargoes

West Africa
Talon uses drug bust as trump card in Nigeria trade row

Benin, West Africa
Shipping company MSC caught up with Bolloré in Talon's anti-drug swoop

West Africa
Four Bolloré Africa Logistics execs held after cocaine find

Libya
Havas quietly assists as Fathi Bachagha tours Europe ahead of presidential poll

Africa, Morocco
Businessman-psychologist Charles Teboul offers body care and business solutions in Africa and US

Spotlight | Libya
With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession

Inner circles | Libya
Who really controls Misrata Free Zone, Libya's vital business platform?

In Focus | Madagascar
Madagascar's luxury golf courses offer a fairway to power

DRC
Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

Africa
Bolloré Africa Logistics profits halved

Africa
The African adventures of Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Macron's new international spin doctor

Senegal
Sentrak's ex-Bolloré execs poach Navitrans expert

Libya
Misrata's Ahmed Miitig tries to woo Paris with contracts

Spotlight | Mozambique
FRELIMO manoeuvres to maintain its dominance

Libya
Jerome Barthe wants to take Bollore and Engie to Misrata

Spotlight | Cameroon
Multinationals slug it out over container terminal at docks of Douala

Libya
Business as usual in Paris for Misrata Free Zone boss

Libya
Misrata Free Zone chairman Ben Hamida to visits France's MEDEF

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In Focus | Madagascar Madagascar's luxury golf courses offer a fairway to power

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Senegal Sentrak's ex-Bolloré execs poach Navitrans expert

Libya Misrata's Ahmed Miitig tries to woo Paris with contracts

Spotlight | Mozambique FRELIMO manoeuvres to maintain its dominance

Libya Jerome Barthe wants to take Bollore and Engie to Misrata

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Libya Business as usual in Paris for Misrata Free Zone boss

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Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

West Africa
Accrombessi blows his influence

West Africa
Repeated cocaine seizures worry sugar traders as drug found in Sucden and LDC cargoes

West Africa
Talon uses drug bust as trump card in Nigeria trade row

Benin, West Africa
Shipping company MSC caught up with Bolloré in Talon's anti-drug swoop

West Africa
Four Bolloré Africa Logistics execs held after cocaine find

Libya
Havas quietly assists as Fathi Bachagha tours Europe ahead of presidential poll

Africa, Morocco
Businessman-psychologist Charles Teboul offers body care and business solutions in Africa and US

Spotlight | Libya
With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession

Inner circles | Libya
Who really controls Misrata Free Zone, Libya's vital business platform?

In Focus | Madagascar
Madagascar's luxury golf courses offer a fairway to power

DRC
Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

Africa
Bolloré Africa Logistics profits halved

Africa
The African adventures of Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Macron's new international spin doctor

Senegal
Sentrak's ex-Bolloré execs poach Navitrans expert

Libya
Misrata's Ahmed Miitig tries to woo Paris with contracts

Spotlight | Mozambique
FRELIMO manoeuvres to maintain its dominance

Libya
Jerome Barthe wants to take Bollore and Engie to Misrata

Spotlight | Cameroon
Multinationals slug it out over container terminal at docks of Douala

Libya
Business as usual in Paris for Misrata Free Zone boss

Libya
Misrata Free Zone chairman Ben Hamida to visits France's MEDEF