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Chad
How Glencore will avoid paying a parting bonus to its employees with the Perenco takeover

By deciding on a share sale to Perenco rather than an asset sale, Glencore will not have to pay any compensation to its employees, whose employment rights will likely remain unchanged.

Subscribers only Energy 19.01.2022

Mali
After ECOWAS, G5 Sahel ready to punish Mali

ECOWAS has slapped sanctions on the junta in Mali over delayed elections, and now the G5 Sahel military alliance, of which Mali is a member, is about to decide what action to take. Bamako has already been blocked from taking over the G5 rotating presidency.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.01.2022

Chad
Doha hosts Chad reconciliation process but Kaka controls guest list

The great number of political and military protagonists invited to Qatar could end up derailing the meeting between the rebel groups. By inviting so many to the table, President Mahamat Idriss Déby is seeking to dilute the process to try to keep control over events as long as possible.

Subscribers only Politics 12.01.2022

Chad
Nurol Holding, standard bearer of Turkish interests in N'Djamena

Having recently delivered a new batch of twelve armoured vehicles for the Chadian army, the Turkish conglomerate Nurol Holding has consolidated its presence in N'Djamena and is also eyeing opportunities in the construction, infrastructure and mining sectors.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 06.01.2022

Chad
Trouble brewing over €250,000 seized from Deby clan by French customs

Chad's authorities are desperately trying to get their hands on €250,000 in cash seized by French customs at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport near Paris on 27 November from the wife of a prominent general related to Idriss Déby, the late father of Chad's leader.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.12.2021

Spotlight | Chad, Nigeria
Buhari and Kingibe pursue their top-secret mediation efforts in N'Djamena

Under the watchful gaze of the Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, his special envoy for the Lake Chad basin, Baba Gana Kingibe, is continuing to do his best to contain the instability in Chad, which could pose a threat to Nigeria's borders.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.12.2021

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, here during the 75th anniversary celebrations of UNESCO.

Central African Republic
Touadéra and Moscow protect warlord Hassan Bouba from international justice

By targeting one of the emblematic figures of the Central African Republic conflict - livestock minister and former rebel leader Hassan Bouba - the Bangui special criminal court has thrown a spanner into an already uneasy mix of peace deals, jittery financial backers and Russian mercenaries.

Subscribers only Politics 02.12.2021

Central African livestock minister Hassan Bouba in February 2021.

Chad
Who is controlling the oil since Déby's death?

The political void created by the death of the president and patriarch Idriss Déby has enabled new players to take in hand the most lucrative sector of the local economy.

Subscribers only Energy 02.12.2021

Nigeria
Police boost defences with new TAG armoured vehicles to face Boko Haram

US-Emirati armoured vehicle manufacturer The Armored Group (TAG) has equipped the Nigerian police with three armoured vehicles to secure Borno State, in the north-east of the country. A total of twenty vehicles are to be delivered.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 30.11.2021

Inner circles | Africa, Senegal
Macky Sall relies on top team of advisers to succeed as African Union chair

The Senegalese president, who is due to take over as chairman of the African Union in February, is relying on a select group of diplomats to organise his programme as head of the pan-African body.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.11.2021

Mali
Mahamat Déby flies to Bamako on mission to stop Wagner

Chad's interim leader, who is also the current head of the G5 Sahel of which Mali is a member, is expected in Bamako by the end of the month. He hopes to dissuade coup leader Assimi Goita and the Malian junta from hiring the Russian paramilitary company Wagner.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.11.2021

Central African Republic, Chad
IMF splashes out for some CEMAC states but leaves N'Djamena and Bangui hanging

Since the beginning of the year, the International Monetary Fund has signed support programmes with four of the six countries in the oil-dependent and Covid-weakened Central African monetary zone. But its talks with Chad and the Central African Republic have stalled.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 22.11.2021

Spotlight | Libya
Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

When the late Muammar Gaddafi's former chief of staff and then his son travelled to Sebha earlier this month, their visits were carefully organised by Saddam Haftar in an operation that hinted at an electoral pact.

Free access Politics 18.11.2021

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (left), son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, registering to run in the upcoming presidential elections in the city of Sebha, south of Tripoli, Libya, 14 November 2021.

Chad
EU set to stump up €40m for Chad transition

Little inclined to support N'Djamena directly under the rule of Idriss Déby, the European Union has agreed to provide exceptional budgetary assistance to Chad at a time when its finances are in especially poor shape.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.11.2021

Nigeria
Buhari to bring vast team to Paris in search of economic lifelines

The Nigerian president will be the star of the 11-13 November Paris Peace Forum. He will take advantage of his visit, accompanied by a huge entourage, to organise meetings with the aim of attracting new investors to a country that is experiencing a marked economic downturn.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.11.2021

Senegal
Incoming AU chair Macky Sall burnishes his international image

Two months before he takes over the chairmanship of the African Union, Senegalese president Macky Sall has stepped up his diplomatic activities on the world stage. Highlights include the recent G20 summit and the upcoming peace forums in Paris and Dakar.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.11.2021

Spotlight | Egypt, Sudan
Cairo fights Khartoum's corner at African Union

Egypt tried to put together a coalition to prevent the pan-African organisation from blackballing Sudan following the 25 October coup. Cairo and Khartoum have never been on closer terms.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2021

Chad
Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

The late Idriss Déby's main opponent has hinted negotiations may be possible with Kaka's regime. Timan Erdimi has been living in Qatar since 2009.

Subscribers only Politics 04.11.2021

Chad
Thales and Safran reluctantly prospect in Chad against stiff Turkish competition

The French defence giants, encouraged by Paris, have offered to sell surveillance drones to the Chadian army. But they are put off by N'Djamena's disastrous finances and are keenly aware that they could lose out to Turkey as "Kaka" and Erdogan grow closer.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 04.11.2021

Africa
Several African heads of state to attend Paris Peace Forum

Over ten African heads of state will travel to France for the Paris Peace forum, due to be held 11 November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.11.2021

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Idriss Deby Itno

Chad
How Glencore will avoid paying a parting bonus to its employees with the Perenco takeover

Mali
After ECOWAS, G5 Sahel ready to punish Mali

Chad
Doha hosts Chad reconciliation process but Kaka controls guest list

Chad
Nurol Holding, standard bearer of Turkish interests in N'Djamena

Chad
Trouble brewing over €250,000 seized from Deby clan by French customs

Spotlight | Chad, Nigeria
Buhari and Kingibe pursue their top-secret mediation efforts in N'Djamena

Central African Republic
Touadéra and Moscow protect warlord Hassan Bouba from international justice

Chad
Who is controlling the oil since Déby's death?

Nigeria
Police boost defences with new TAG armoured vehicles to face Boko Haram

Inner circles | Africa, Senegal
Macky Sall relies on top team of advisers to succeed as African Union chair

Mali
Mahamat Déby flies to Bamako on mission to stop Wagner

Central African Republic, Chad
IMF splashes out for some CEMAC states but leaves N'Djamena and Bangui hanging

Spotlight | Libya
Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Chad
EU set to stump up €40m for Chad transition

Nigeria
Buhari to bring vast team to Paris in search of economic lifelines

Senegal
Incoming AU chair Macky Sall burnishes his international image

Spotlight | Egypt, Sudan
Cairo fights Khartoum's corner at African Union

Chad
Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

Chad
Thales and Safran reluctantly prospect in Chad against stiff Turkish competition

Africa
Several African heads of state to attend Paris Peace Forum

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Nigeria The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

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West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

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Idriss Deby Itno

Chad How Glencore will avoid paying a parting bonus to its employees with the Perenco takeover

Mali After ECOWAS, G5 Sahel ready to punish Mali

Chad Doha hosts Chad reconciliation process but Kaka controls guest list

Chad Nurol Holding, standard bearer of Turkish interests in N'Djamena

Chad Trouble brewing over €250,000 seized from Deby clan by French customs

Spotlight | Chad, Nigeria Buhari and Kingibe pursue their top-secret mediation efforts in N'Djamena

Central African Republic Touadéra and Moscow protect warlord Hassan Bouba from international justice

Chad Who is controlling the oil since Déby's death?

Nigeria Police boost defences with new TAG armoured vehicles to face Boko Haram

Inner circles | Africa, Senegal Macky Sall relies on top team of advisers to succeed as African Union chair

Mali Mahamat Déby flies to Bamako on mission to stop Wagner

Central African Republic, Chad IMF splashes out for some CEMAC states but leaves N'Djamena and Bangui hanging

Spotlight | Libya Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Chad EU set to stump up €40m for Chad transition

Nigeria Buhari to bring vast team to Paris in search of economic lifelines

Senegal Incoming AU chair Macky Sall burnishes his international image

Spotlight | Egypt, Sudan Cairo fights Khartoum's corner at African Union

Chad Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

Chad Thales and Safran reluctantly prospect in Chad against stiff Turkish competition

Africa Several African heads of state to attend Paris Peace Forum

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Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Chad
How Glencore will avoid paying a parting bonus to its employees with the Perenco takeover

Mali
After ECOWAS, G5 Sahel ready to punish Mali

Chad
Doha hosts Chad reconciliation process but Kaka controls guest list

Chad
Nurol Holding, standard bearer of Turkish interests in N'Djamena

Chad
Trouble brewing over €250,000 seized from Deby clan by French customs

Spotlight | Chad, Nigeria
Buhari and Kingibe pursue their top-secret mediation efforts in N'Djamena

Central African Republic
Touadéra and Moscow protect warlord Hassan Bouba from international justice

Chad
Who is controlling the oil since Déby's death?

Nigeria
Police boost defences with new TAG armoured vehicles to face Boko Haram

Inner circles | Africa, Senegal
Macky Sall relies on top team of advisers to succeed as African Union chair

Mali
Mahamat Déby flies to Bamako on mission to stop Wagner

Central African Republic, Chad
IMF splashes out for some CEMAC states but leaves N'Djamena and Bangui hanging

Spotlight | Libya
Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Chad
EU set to stump up €40m for Chad transition

Nigeria
Buhari to bring vast team to Paris in search of economic lifelines

Senegal
Incoming AU chair Macky Sall burnishes his international image

Spotlight | Egypt, Sudan
Cairo fights Khartoum's corner at African Union

Chad
Behind the scenes of Erdimi's talks in Doha

Chad
Thales and Safran reluctantly prospect in Chad against stiff Turkish competition

Africa
Several African heads of state to attend Paris Peace Forum