Weekly summary report : Southern Africa and islands

The roundup of this week's daily articles.

Published this week in  Southern Africa & islands     Mozambique Mozambique LNG: a bitter end to force majeure for TotalEnergies Not all obstacles to the resumption of the huge gas project in Mozambique have been removed, despite the end of the force majeure clause. The Mozambican president's failure to respond to the French firm's requests means that negotiations must continue.   Subscribers only | Energy | 29.10.2025       South Africa Pretoria readies for US takeover of G20 amid fears over inequality agenda With just weeks left before handing the G20 presidency to Washington, South Africa is scrambling to shield its flagship task force on inequality, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, from being dismantled by the Trump administration.   Subscribers only | Diplomacy | 27.10.2025       Madagascar New season's vanilla exporters chosen, despite political crisis   Notwithstanding the upheaval on the island, some 90 producers of the precious pod have finally obtained the green light for the 2025-2026 overseas sales season.   Subscribers only | Commodity traders | 31.10.2025       Madagascar Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time   Having maintained a very low profile since the start of the political turmoil, diplomats and financial backers in Antananarivo are closely monitoring the situation. Keen to avoid an economic and social recession post-coup, for now they are not considering a suspension of financial support.   Subscribers only | Finance, Politics | 29.10.2025       Angola, Namibia The ins and outs of Sonangol's project to expand Walvis Bay port   The logistics subsidiary of Angola's state-owned oil and gas company is seeking consultants to assist with the project to upgrade Namibia's main port. Significant work is required to meet the needs created by the growth of the oil industry.   Subscribers only | Infrastructure | 27.10.2025       In brief South Africa Cold shower for Multichoice's subcontractors   Subscribers only | Business

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