Chinese plan to shelve coal projects highlights complex, evolving relations


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Issue 448 - 21 Oct 2021

The issue leads with an examination of China's role in sub-Saharan Africa – its policy on foreign projects, military expansion and huge debts are examined.

John Hamilton take a look at Tunisia, where President Kaïs Saied’s suspension of the constitution and assumption of direct power has blocked the path to speedy renewable development.

Power coverage includes a focus on South Africa where activists are preparing legal challenges to coal and gas plans.

C&I coverage includes a feature on DR Congo where the Kamoa-Kakula is set to become Africa’s largest copper producer by Q2 2022, powered by the 162MW Inga II upgrade.

Oil and gas coverage leads with Ghana, where Kosmos Energy is expanding its interests in a deal which could help to provide cashflow for the first phase of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project in Mauritania and Senegal.

Jon Marks examines the new Moroccan government of prime minister Aziz Akhannouch, which has excited the country's economic elite by the presence of a number of liberal-minded individuals.

The African Energy View looks ahead to COP26, examining competing development models, the role of gas and the need for a coherent voice for Africa.

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