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Access Our Must-Read Articles Consult our Website     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     The Continent     Palace Intrigues Gabon General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema changes plane plans   Ivory Coast Tidjane Thiam on the menu at Alassane Ouattara's dinner with Emmanuel Macron   Somalia Behind the scenes of Farmajo's rift with his ex-spymaster   Subscribers only | Politics, Diplomacy | 12.09.2024     Central Africa     Inner circles | DRC Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office   The president's new chief of staff may lack political clout, but he has a strong business background and enjoys support from powerful government figures. During Tshisekedi's first term, the leadership of his private office was deemed erratic, and he is keen to buck that trend.   Subscribers only | Politics | 11.10.2024     Central African Republic, Sudan Touadéra switches allegiance in Sudan civil war     The Central African Republic president is distancing himself from Sudan's paramilitary RSF leader Hemeti and forging ties with his enemy in the country's civil war, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. In exchange, Bangui wants CAR rebel leaders in Sudan arrested.   Subscribers only | Diplomacy | 13.11.2024 Follow our running story : "Sudan : the generals waging war"     West Africa     Nigeria Abuja awaits revised version of Shell's $1.3bn deal with Renaissance   No new plan for the takeover of Shell's onshore assets in the Niger Delta by a consortium has been submitted to the Nigerian regulator, which rejected the first one. The main issue is the number of blocks involved in the sale.   Subscribers only | Energy | 09.10.2024       Senegal Beijing eyes Senegal lithium     A Chinese firm is stepping up its efforts with Senegal's new government in order to obtain a lithium exploration licence in the country. It is doing so with the help of a senior Sierra Leonean official.   Subscribers only | Mining | 03.09.2024     Eastern Africa and the Horn     Djibouti, Ethiopia Houthi Red Sea attacks disrupt Djibouti-Addis trade route     Security concerns have prompted shipping companies to use smaller vessels for containers bound for Djibouti, the main port of entry for goods heading to Ethiopia, where the ensuing delays have set back key projects.   Subscribers only | Defence | 12.11.2024       Sudan Why the army pushed RSF warlord Abu Aqla Kikl to defect     Militia leader Abu Aqla Kikl, who is coveted by both camps for his knowledge of the terrain, has switched allegiances once again. His recent defection to the army's SAF forces was presented as a major victory over the RSF, even though he has few fighters at his disposal.   Subscribers only | Defence, Politics | 29.10.2024     Southern Africa and islands     Mozambique ExxonMobil advances stealthily on Rovuma LNG restart   US major ExxonMobil is set to restart work on its giant gas liquefaction project in northern Mozambique. Renovation of the site's 'pioneer camp' is about to get under way.   Subscribers only | Energy | 09.10.2024 Follow our running story : "Cabo Delgado"       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     North Africa     Mauritania, Morocco Canadian mining magnate Rick Clark's goals for Mx2   The businessman will gradually take over Aya Gold & Silver's gold projects in Morocco and Mauritania as Benoît La Salle shifts his focus to the kingdom's silver reserves.   Subscribers only | Mining | 09.10.2024       Libya Dabaiba gets interior minister to oust Tripoli's militias     In the face of renewed political instability, the Libyan prime minister is further empowering Imad Trabelsi, who has been tasked with replacing the armed groups in Tripoli with forces under his control.   Free access | Defence, Politics | 05.09.2024       Morocco From Kigali to Santo Domingo, Western Sahara serves as compass for Rabat's representation at investiture ceremonies     Rabat has been choosing who will attend various presidential inaugurations in Africa and Latin America according to those countries' level of recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara.   Subscribers only | Diplomacy | 28.08.2024   Politics • Diplomacy • Business Our Investigations, Your Choice. Every day.   Subscribe today

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