In Depth From Russia to Africa: The trail of Wagner Wagner, an unofficial private security company linked to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, is becoming increasingly active in the continent and is a key player in Sudan and the CAR. From Khartoum to Bamako, via Bangui and Saint Petersburg, we dive into the shadowy world of real and fake mercenaries. 2 articles
Sponsored by MSC Africa’s growing Agribusiness Agriculture across Africa is faced with different challenges. From squeezing the right orange for juice to sipping the perfectly steeped tea, producers are rising to the challenge through technology, persistence and tradition. We look at the varied agribusinesses across the continent. 6 articles
In Depth Nigeria/France: Le Nouveau Chapitre President Macron is pushing French companies out of their comfort zones and into Nigeria, to try to build a new generation of Franco-Nigerian industrial partnerships. Gathering six of Nigeria's biggest entrepreneurs at Versailles on 28 June is only the start. 8 articles
In Depth Mythical African songs that made history Revisit five legendary moments in African musical history 5 articles
In Depth Africa’s natural gas loophole Across Africa, the energy majors, such as Total, Shell and ENI have prioritised their gas developments. While they remain reluctant to take on new oil projects, they have not entirely abandoned hydrocarbons altogether, with natural gas experiencing an upswing. 4 articles
In Depth João Lourenço’s Angola Angolas President João Lourenço, who took over from José Eduardo dos Santos in 2017, has only one year left before he faces upcoming general elections. In this series, we examine the strengths and weaknesses of this ambitious head of state with a Herculean task ahead of him. 6 articles
In Depth GERD: The dam of discord As Ethiopia vows to fill the GERD for a second time this July, Egypt is no longer mincing its words when it comes to actions it is willing to take to mitigate any loss of access to the Nile. In this series, we examine the personalities of the leaders involved, the stakes for the Nile basin countries, and the way in which Egypt and Ethiopia alike have turned the issue into a matter of national survival. 5 articles
In Depth Chad: The end of an era The sudden death of Idriss Déby Itno, the man who managed to outwit earlier attempts on his life, was a shock to many. But more worrying now is what role Chad will have in this new era. Déby was key in managing N’Djamena's participation in the regional fight against Islamist terrorists. Will his absence open up the region to greater instability? 10 articles
In Depth Beny Steinmetz: ‘Africa, Soros and me’ Beny Steinmetz, the discreet mining and real estate tycoon, friend of African and other international power brokers, and Israeli patriot convicted of bribery, is as multi-faceted as the diamonds he once traded. But who is the man behind the myth and what brought him to do business in Africa? Adapted from an exclusive interview with Steinmetz, our latest series offers insight into these questions. 3 articles
In Depth Algeria – Morocco: crisis loading The hostility between Algeria and Morocco has taken on a new dimension in recent months, particularly on the Western Sahara issue. Could it spiral into an open conflict? We take a look at the increasingly tense relationship between the neighbours. 5 articles
