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Mozambique
21 June

Anadarko gives the green light to Mozambique LNG

U.S. firm Anadarko has taken the final investment decision on the Area 1 Mozambique LNG project, with first gas expected in 2023.
Cabo Verde
17 June

Cloud computing from Macao arriving in Cabo Verde

Macao-based tech company Bringbuys Web Technology is taking firm strides to establish itself in the archipelago, which has ambitious plans for e-governance.
Mozambique
11 June

Huge ambition for Mozambican power

The government of Mozambique has set a very ambitious goal of achieving universal electrification by 2030, up from a rate of just 28% at present.
Mozambique
06 June

Chinese timber and fishing in Africa

Despite efforts to counter both trades, illegal timber and fishing operations are continuing to erode Mozambique’s forests and fish populations.
China
05 June

Equatorial Guinea into China’s “arms”

Equatorial Guinea signs a Belt and Road Initiative MoU with the Chinese government and pledges adherence to the initiative.
Angola
29 May

Sonangol runs out of fuel

For a country eagerly promoting itself abroad as an investment destination, Angola suffered a significant embarrassment with a disruption
Cabo Verde
28 May

Cabo Verde revamps air and maritime transport

Air and maritime transports have long been identified as a major bottleneck for economic growth and development of Cabo Verde. Flying

Profiles

Carlos Mesquita, Mozambique’s transport minister

Through a vast network of family-owned companies, Mozambique´s  Transport and Communications minister Carlos Mesquita is one of the sector´s key players, and an influential figure in the ruling party, Frelimo, despite his detractors.

Book Of The Week

China & Angola: A Marriage of Convenience?

The book focuses on the co-operation between Angola and China.Although relations with China might have bolstered regime stability and boosted the international standing of the government, China is not regarded as a long term strategic partner.