The growing appetite for palm oil of Prometal group’s head, Franco-Lebanese businessman Hayssam el-Jammal, is sparking serious concerns in the […] The growing appetite for palm oil of Prometal group’s head, Franco-Lebanese businessman Hayssam el-Jammal, is sparking serious concerns in the […] Read More
Cameroon : The war over control of palm oil heats up Read More »
Bernard Koné Dossongui, founder of Atlantic Financial Group, has entered into talks with Turkish conglomerate Summa, chaired by Selim Bora. Bernard Koné Dossongui, founder of Atlantic Financial Group, has entered into talks with Turkish conglomerate Summa, chaired by Selim Bora. Read More
Ivory Coast : Business magnate joins forces with Turkish firm Summa Read More »
Rarely has the opening of a car dealership generated so much comment in Tunisia. When the Chinese state-owned automotive firm Faw […] Rarely has the opening of a car dealership generated so much comment in Tunisia. When the Chinese state-owned automotive firm Faw […] Read More
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With less than two weeks to go before the Berlin conference on Sudan, the preliminary talks have the feel of […] With less than two weeks to go before the Berlin conference on Sudan, the preliminary talks have the feel of […] Read More
Sudan : Civil society to take centre stage at Berlin conference on the war Read More »
A confidential document has been circulating in American diplomatic circles as well as in business networks close to the White House since March. Developed by SOREM, a public company established in 2022 by General Assimi Goïta’s junta to promote Mali’s mineral […] A confidential document has been circulating in American diplomatic circles as well as
Mali : The crucial mining element of Bamako and Washington’s reconciliation Read More »
As the 15 May deadline for submitting applications for the post of Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie […] As the 15 May deadline for submitting applications for the post of Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie […] Read More
Africa : Bucharest’s candidate for Francophonie body set for tour of continent Read More »
His name does not appear on any official organisational chart. He is the subject of whispered talk in Libreville’s circles of power and among the leaders of foreign firms. This is Khalil Rihan, who shuns the limelight to better spin his web under the protective shadow of the head of state. The businessman has carved
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Global shipping companies looking for safer routes are turning to the Cape of Good Hope, a much longer, more expensive journey. Global shipping companies looking for safer routes are turning to the Cape of Good Hope, a much longer, more expensive journey. Read More
South Africa Sees Maritime Traffic Surge Amid Iran War Read More »
This 20-page document, dated 3 March 2026, is charged with explosive content. The first draft of the Protection of Sovereignty […] This 20-page document, dated 3 March 2026, is charged with explosive content. The first draft of the Protection of Sovereignty […] Read More
Uganda : Details of controversial sovereignty bill disclosed Read More »
No one has claimed responsibility for the killings in the mostly Christian city of Jos, and the police have yet to arrest the gunmen. No one has claimed responsibility for the killings in the mostly Christian city of Jos, and the police have yet to arrest the gunmen. Read More
Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves at Least 12 Dead Read More »
