15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (211+ words) A framework agreement signed under the auspices of the US Secretary of State and Morocco's foreign minister is set to give American companies preferential access to minerals in the disputed territory. Assisted by a well-connected consultant, French diplomats and companies…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (234+ words) Aubin Minaku, a close associate of former head of state Joseph Kabila, has been held incommunicado for nearly three months. One of his lawyers has brought a case before the UN in order to put pressure on Kinshasa. After the…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (262+ words) After years of cautious investment, the US oil giant appears determined to boost its activities on the continent. This renewed interest comes against a favourable political backdrop, characterised by Washington's support for oil extraction. A few weeks before the renewal…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (266+ words) Ahead of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi in May, the "lys'e has launched the Africa France Impact Coalition, which brings together French and African entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on Nigerian billionaires. The chairman and CEO of the Emirati…...

10+ hour, 57+ min ago  (191+ words) Sentenced in June 2025 to repay several million dollars each to the Russian bank VTBC, two former Credit Suisse colleagues will ultimately avoid this obligation. The two remaining co-defendants, including former finance minister Manuel Chang, will now shoulder the bill. Sentenced…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago  (232+ words) 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. Ilicit sales implicating several officials…...

11+ hour, 18+ min ago  (206+ words) The French nuclear group is starting to test the patience of the Central African Republic authorities, who want to resolve disagreements over Bakouma uranium mining licences to reattribute them. President Touad'ra wants to settle the issue amicably and stay on…...

11+ hour, 30+ min ago  (160+ words) Riek Machar is establishing a formal partnership between his movement and the United People's Alliance, a coalition of anti-government forces. The minister of presidential affairs has reformed procedures at the State House, at the risk of making a few enemies....

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (165+ words) 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. The signing of a settlement agreement…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (275+ words) The president's inner circle are seriously considering the possibility of dismissing the prime minister. Behind the scenes, several names have already been put forward as potential replacements for the head of government. Eight months after the handover of France's last…...