Mali
Mali blockade deepens as jihadists choke vital trade routes
Mali’s junta has sought to reassure citizens after Islamist militants tightened a blockade on highways feeding the capital, torching lorries and kidnapping foreign drivers in a campaign analysts warn could strangle the economy.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
Mali court strips Barrick of gold mine operation for six months
Barick – which has excluded the $1bn Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex from its 2025 production forecast – says an arbitration process is “fully underway” via the IICSID, a World Bank arbitration panel.
China launches international mediation organisation in Hong Kong
China has launched a new international mediation organisation in Hong Kong on May 30, signed by 31 countries