Fully focused on its goal of regulating the precious mineral sector, Félix Tshisekedi’s presidency expects significant fiscal returns this year. The authorities, however, have had to contend with pressure from Chinese operators eager to obtain larger quotas, as well as the reluctance of certain administrations.
A delegation from the Anglo-Australian mining major, which has not visited the continent since 2015, will travel to Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and Angola at the end of April. The aim is to forge links with the authorities and junior exploration companies, particularly in the copper sector.
While Donald Trump’s administration is working towards new health agreements on the continent, Ghana is currently reluctant to accept the US administration’s offer.
Unless renewed, the term of the president of the temporary administration in Tigray could end on 8 April. The matter is at the heart of an intense political tug-of-war between the federal government and the TPLF.
Beyond the revival of relations, strained by trade disputes, the Moroccan prime minister’s visit to Cairo is part of a quiet rapprochement between Aziz Akhannouch and the Egyptian president in recent months. The latter may even visit Morocco.
The intervention of federal forces in the South West regional capital strengthens a head of state in the midst of a legitimacy crisis with other local leaders. Turkey has also gained influence as a result of this operation, to the detriment of Addis Ababa.
The Moroccan phosphate giant is targeting a new business sector and intends to rely on one of its subsidiaries to compete with the dominant Chinese players in the solar market.
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Officially announced in 2024, the plan to establish a permanent Ukrainian diplomatic representation in Cameroon, in order to counter the Russian presence there, is not making much headway. And this despite the efforts made by Zelensky’s administration.
Tompolo, the main oil infrastructure security player in the Niger Delta, is about to have his agreement with state company NNPC extended. His former friends, now rivals, are working their contacts to stop him.
Senegal’s prime minister still relies on businessmen and intermediaries who backed him during his years in opposition. Drawn from varied backgrounds – construction, aviation and religious networks – they form a discreet but influential circle around the leader who took power two years ago.
While fighting continues, the meeting in mid-April in the German capital is expected to focus on promoting dialogue between various civilian groups. But the decision to invite or exclude certain parties is causing tensions.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina has reallocated part of the French major’s kerosene to enable aircraft controlled by Moscow to land in and take off from Ivato International Airport.
Led by the former French CEO of Endeavour Mining, the Emirates-based Ayrad Group is to take over the reins of Compagnie Minière de Touissit, run until 2024 by the Belgian-Congolese entrepreneur, former ambassador-at-large for Félix Tshisekedi.
The sole shareholder in JetSet Travels & Event, the businessman behind the scenes of the organisation of the annual tech event first cut his teeth in transport and real estate, before attempting an unsuccessful foray into investment with Moroccan cybersecurity leader Alomra.
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