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Ivory Coast
Sonangol maintains foothold in Ivory Coast despite divestment

In November, the Angolan state-owned company Sonangol signed a preliminary agreement with its Ivorian counterpart Petroci for the construction of an oil services base in Abidjan.

Subscribers only Energy 10.12.2024

Guinea-Bissau
Embaló set for December meet with Macron in Paris

The President of Guinea-Bissau will pay an official visit to Paris in December.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.11.2024

Spotlight | Angola
The real reasons for interior minister Eugénio César Laborinho's sudden sacking

Laborinho was dismissed in early November officially because of his handling of the issue of fuel smuggling to the DRC. He had, however, made no bones of his ambitions to run in Angola's 2027 presidential election.

Subscribers only Politics 18.11.2024

Former Angolan interior minister Eugénio César Laborinho in Luanda on 22 June 2024.

Spotlight | Angola
Dubai's ETA hunts Sonangol millions sunk into Kwanza Sul cement plant

The Sumbe cement factory developer is claiming $100m in damages and unpaid bills from the Angolan state. Certain elements of the Sonangol-funded project are still shrouded in mystery a decade after its construction, not the least the final cost or its beneficiaries.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 13.11.2024

Sonangol HQ in Luanda, Angola, 17 February 2020.

Angola
João Lourenço postpones Paris trip

The Angolan president and likely next AU chairperson was due to travel to France early this month but now plans to go in January.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.11.2024

DRC
Macron aims to get Luanda peace process back on track

On the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit, which opens on 4 October, the French head of state will hold separate meetings with presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi. The Angola-backed agreement between Kigali and Kinshasa will be at the heart of these talks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2024

French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 22 September 2024.

Spotlight | DRC
Kinshasa's secret operation to neutralise FDLR chief Omega

The DR Congo government has launched fresh military operations in North Kivu after a potential deal to ease tensions in the province fell through. They are no longer aimed solely at the M23 rebel group, but also at the Rwandan FDLR, one of Kinshasa's main allied forces in the conflict.

Subscribers only Defence 26.09.2024

Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) soldiers at a base in Lushebere, 50 kilometres north-east of Goma, on 26 November 2008.

Inner circles | DRC
Major General Christian Ndaywel, the spymaster assisting the war effort in Kivu

The military intelligence chief has put together a team of senior officials to hold talks with Rwanda mediated by Angola. Despite limited resources, he has demonstrated an ability to negotiate firmly.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.09.2024

FARDC soldiers close to the front line in North Kivu on 14 May 2024.

Africa
Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

The arrival of new African and Latin American members has bolstered the OIF club of French-speaking nations, which has become an attractive proposition for non-francophone states. Ghana and Angola in particular will be in the spotlight at an OIF summit next month in France.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.09.2024

Spotlight | DRC
War in the east: Luanda makes headway in Kigali-Kinshasa talks

Angola's mediation has achieved significant progress in talks between eastern DRC's belligerent parties, even if its implementation on the ground remains elusive. After receiving Congolese and Rwandan heads of intelligence and military security - as well as an M23 delegation - Luanda is now set to host the two countries' foreign ministers.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 10.09.2024

Paul Kagame, João Lourenço and Félix Tshisekedi meet in Luanda on 6 July 2022.

Central Africa
Kagame prepares for EECAS chairmanship

The Economic Community of Central African States will return to business with an ordinary meeting in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on 18 September.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.09.2024

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

In the utmost secrecy and with Angolan mediation, the DRC and Rwandan spymasters met in Rubavu on 29 and 30 August. At the end of intense negotiations, they agreed on the outlines of a plan for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops and the ‘neutralisation' of the FDLR.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 03.09.2024

FARDC soldiers near the frontline and the town of Kibirizi, controlled by the M23, North Kivu, DRC, 14 May 2024.

Angola
Tete Antonio hopes international organisations will help Angola shine

Angola's foreign minister believes his country's diplomatic goals can be achieved by strengthening regional and non-governmental institutions, and he has been hiring experienced staff to that end.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.08.2024

Tete António at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luanda on 25 January 2024

Ivory Coast
TotalEnergies follows Shell's lead in exiting Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage

The Western majors are steadily pulling out of refineries on the continent, with Ivory Coast the latest to experience this, much to the government's chagrin.

Subscribers only Energy 23.08.2024

Presidents Alassane Ouattara and Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris in November 2023.

Madagascar
Ex-foreign minister Randriamandrato targets top African Union job

Having been nominated as a candidate to chair the African Union Commission at the last minute by President Rajoelina, the former minister is about to embark on a major African tour to garner support.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.08.2024

Former Madagascan foreign minister Richard Randriamandrato.

Angola
João Lourenço shuffles central government and provincial governors

Angola's president has made a wave of new appointments to ministries and in the provinces, with women in particular being elevated.

Subscribers only Politics 31.07.2024

Angolan President João Lourenço in Luanda, on 25 January 2024.

Central African Republic
Sant'Egidio movement sets up talks between armed group MPC and Bangui

A member of the MPC and a close associate of President Touadéra met in Rome this month at the invitation of the Sant'Egidio peace organisation. It is hoped these talks will result in the return of imprisoned rebel leader Mahamat Al-Khatim.

Subscribers only Defence 30.07.2024

Angola
Turkish firm Calik Enerji bags major energy contract

Its owner Ahmet Calik has now managed to to gain a foothold in Angola with the blessing of its president João Lourenço. But he is far from the only Turkish entrepreneur with his eye on the country.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 24.07.2024

Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and João Lourenço at the presidential palace in Luanda on 18 October 2021.

Angola
Lourenço appoints top army officer Mussua Williams to combat diamond trafficking

The lieutenant colonel will also be responsible for tackling illegal immigration.

Subscribers only Defence, Mining 18.07.2024

Angola
Luanda gears up for full membership of the Francophonie

After five years of waiting, the Portuguese-speaking country is to become a member of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie by the end of this year. French president Emmanuel Macron spoke with his Angolan counterpart about the development.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.07.2024

Angola's president João Lourenço in Luanda on 3 March 2023.

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

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

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Ivory Coast
Sonangol maintains foothold in Ivory Coast despite divestment

Guinea-Bissau
Embaló set for December meet with Macron in Paris

Spotlight | Angola
The real reasons for interior minister Eugénio César Laborinho's sudden sacking

Spotlight | Angola
Dubai's ETA hunts Sonangol millions sunk into Kwanza Sul cement plant

Angola
João Lourenço postpones Paris trip

DRC
Macron aims to get Luanda peace process back on track

Spotlight | DRC
Kinshasa's secret operation to neutralise FDLR chief Omega

Inner circles | DRC
Major General Christian Ndaywel, the spymaster assisting the war effort in Kivu

Africa
Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

Spotlight | DRC
War in the east: Luanda makes headway in Kigali-Kinshasa talks

Central Africa
Kagame prepares for EECAS chairmanship

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

Angola
Tete Antonio hopes international organisations will help Angola shine

Ivory Coast
TotalEnergies follows Shell's lead in exiting Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage

Madagascar
Ex-foreign minister Randriamandrato targets top African Union job

Angola
João Lourenço shuffles central government and provincial governors

Central African Republic
Sant'Egidio movement sets up talks between armed group MPC and Bangui

Angola
Turkish firm Calik Enerji bags major energy contract

Angola
Lourenço appoints top army officer Mussua Williams to combat diamond trafficking

Angola
Luanda gears up for full membership of the Francophonie

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Spotlight | Angola The real reasons for interior minister Eugénio César Laborinho's sudden sacking

Spotlight | Angola Dubai's ETA hunts Sonangol millions sunk into Kwanza Sul cement plant

Angola João Lourenço postpones Paris trip

DRC Macron aims to get Luanda peace process back on track

Spotlight | DRC Kinshasa's secret operation to neutralise FDLR chief Omega

Inner circles | DRC Major General Christian Ndaywel, the spymaster assisting the war effort in Kivu

Africa Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

Spotlight | DRC War in the east: Luanda makes headway in Kigali-Kinshasa talks

Central Africa Kagame prepares for EECAS chairmanship

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

Angola Tete Antonio hopes international organisations will help Angola shine

Ivory Coast TotalEnergies follows Shell's lead in exiting Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage

Madagascar Ex-foreign minister Randriamandrato targets top African Union job

Angola João Lourenço shuffles central government and provincial governors

Central African Republic Sant'Egidio movement sets up talks between armed group MPC and Bangui

Angola Turkish firm Calik Enerji bags major energy contract

Angola Lourenço appoints top army officer Mussua Williams to combat diamond trafficking

Angola Luanda gears up for full membership of the Francophonie

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

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Ivory Coast
Sonangol maintains foothold in Ivory Coast despite divestment

Guinea-Bissau
Embaló set for December meet with Macron in Paris

Spotlight | Angola
The real reasons for interior minister Eugénio César Laborinho's sudden sacking

Spotlight | Angola
Dubai's ETA hunts Sonangol millions sunk into Kwanza Sul cement plant

Angola
João Lourenço postpones Paris trip

DRC
Macron aims to get Luanda peace process back on track

Spotlight | DRC
Kinshasa's secret operation to neutralise FDLR chief Omega

Inner circles | DRC
Major General Christian Ndaywel, the spymaster assisting the war effort in Kivu

Africa
Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

Spotlight | DRC
War in the east: Luanda makes headway in Kigali-Kinshasa talks

Central Africa
Kagame prepares for EECAS chairmanship

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

Angola
Tete Antonio hopes international organisations will help Angola shine

Ivory Coast
TotalEnergies follows Shell's lead in exiting Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage

Madagascar
Ex-foreign minister Randriamandrato targets top African Union job

Angola
João Lourenço shuffles central government and provincial governors

Central African Republic
Sant'Egidio movement sets up talks between armed group MPC and Bangui

Angola
Turkish firm Calik Enerji bags major energy contract

Angola
Lourenço appoints top army officer Mussua Williams to combat diamond trafficking

Angola
Luanda gears up for full membership of the Francophonie