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Gabon : Libreville bars Karpowership power plant from switching on in last-minute U-turn

The noose is tightening around Turkish electricity operator Karpowership. On 22 November, Gabon’s Director General of Energy Aristide Ngari notified […] ​The noose is tightening around Turkish electricity operator Karpowership. On 22 November, Gabon’s Director General of Energy Aristide Ngari notified […] Read More

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Nigeria : Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

Tullow Oil’s shareholders are running out of patience with CEO Rahul Dhir’s cautious approach. Despite a debt of close to $1.5bn, they reckon it’s time to diversify the company’s portfolio. The British junior relies heavily on its Ghanaian fields, with […] ​Tullow Oil’s shareholders are running out of patience with CEO Rahul Dhir’s cautious approach.

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South Africa : ANC heaps new pressure on Ramaphosa over land expropriation bill

In early November, the African National Congress’s (ANC) Economic Transformation Committee drew up a memorandum on the Expropriation Bill, which […] ​In early November, the African National Congress’s (ANC) Economic Transformation Committee drew up a memorandum on the Expropriation Bill, which […] Read More

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Niger : Ex-ministers unite to free Mohamed Bazoum

Twenty-six African VIPs have come together to call for the liberation of Niger’s ex-President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained in the presidential palace since he was overthrown in July 2023. ​Twenty-six African VIPs have come together to call for the liberation of Niger’s ex-President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained in the presidential palace

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Kenya : Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa’s DCD Protected Mobility. The reason for this is the financial difficulties encountered by the Kenyan government. ​So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa’s DCD Protected Mobility. The reason

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Cameroon : Garoubé and Ivo Capital Partners battle over €24m in damages sought from Yaoundé

On 25 November, the company Garoubé, owned by Jacques-André Prévost, summoned debt specialist Ivo Capital Partners to appear before the […] ​On 25 November, the company Garoubé, owned by Jacques-André Prévost, summoned debt specialist Ivo Capital Partners to appear before the […] Read More

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