In Focus | Nigeria
CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC: Shipping giants battle for supremacy in the ports of Lagos

Cameroon
Dredger tasked with desilting Douala port still grounded, despite costly repairs

The boat 'Chantal Biya' has been immobilised for months, racking up vast repair bills. It is still broken, however, and unable to clear sand from the port of Douala, preventing large container ships from docking there.

Cameroon
French courts quash Africa Global Logistics' claim to Autonomous Port of Douala

The French courts have definitively rejected the claims of Douala International Terminal (DIT), a consortium comprising APM Terminals (APMT) and Bolloré Africa Logistics.

The New Guard
Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

TanzaniaHappy Itros Sanga, a committed eco-entrepreneur

EthiopiaMaya Misikir, self-taught journalist serving the Ethiopian readership

NigeriaSolape Hammond, Lagos start-up queen

Nigeria
Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Nigeria initially snubbed the prestigious music awards' organising body but has finally joined its future African branch. The official launch is due to take place in the Nigerian capital in June.

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Shipping Lines monopoly proves harder to break than hoped

After several delays, the Ethiopian Maritime Authority has released a list of companies that will take part in the liberalisation of the country's logistics sector. But several international shipping firms have decided not to submit bids, deeming current conditions unsuitable.

Angola
Africa Global Logistics appoints new Lobito boss

Africa Global Logistics, which has signed the concession contract for the container and multipurpose terminal of Lobito Port, has taken on board African port expert David Reekmans.

Nigeria
French shipyards get ducks in row for Lagos electric vessel project

The French ministry of foreign trade is helping two French firms prepare an offer for a €410m electric boat supply contract with the Nigerian authorities.

Nigeria
Tinubu's tax task force swings into gear

The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, Tax Reforms has begun its work. Its key mission is to bring Nigeria's tax rate up from 11% to the continental average of 18%.

Nigeria
From banker to governor: Who helped Dauda Lawal take Zamfara?

On 29 May, Dauda Lawal will become the first governor of Zamfara State elected under the banner of the opposition People's Democratic Party. Announced as a surprise rival to incumbent Bello Matawalle, the ex-banker owes his victory in no small part to his myriad good connections.