Mauritius’s Geostrategic Position Mauritius’s geographical location, at the crossroads of…
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In an increasingly globalized business landscape, where international trade and investment activities are commonplace, companies are continually seeking strategic advantages to optimize their financial operations. One significant strategic decision involves choosing the right jurisdiction for corporate banking.
In the wake of the global pandemic, economies worldwide have faced unprecedented challenges. For island nations like Mauritius, the economic implications have been particularly severe, given the country’s heavy reliance on international trade and tourism. This case study explores the strategic initiatives undertaken by Mauritius, focusing on the establishment of the Diplomatic Economic Intelligence Unit (DEIU), aimed at revitalizing the economy through targeted international outreach, particularly towards the African continent.
The preliminary construction works on the 2 400MW Batoka Gorge hydroelectric dam developed by the government of Zambia in collaboration with that of Zimbabwe has begun in preparation for the full implementation of the mega electricity generation scheme. This was revealed by Dr. Gloria Magombo, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of energy and Power Development in Zimbabwe who also co-chairs the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) board with her Zambian counterpart, Mr. Trevor Kaunda.
Privately held international oil company Perenco SA has entered into an agreement with TOTAL Gabon SA, a 58%-owned affiliate of French energy major TOTAL SA, to acquire a portfolio of non-operated interests in seven mature oil fields, offshore Gabon.
For unclear reasons, the government of Gabon has just ended the merger project, underway since 2019, between Sogara and Gabon oil company (GOC). The objective of this merger was to save Sogara, the country’s only refinery.
Although one of the World’s richest regions in terms of unexploited natural resources, the Gulf of Guinea has become infamous for the incidents of piracy and kidnappings.
According to Dryad Global, LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS (IMO9253715) was boarded by pirates whilst at anchor off Malabo. The vessel was attacked shortly after breaking offloading operations. The alarm was sounded and all on deck were able to retreat to the citadel.
2 Filipino nationals were on the jetty and both were taken, hostage. One of the hostages jumped off of the pirate vessel and was rescued but sustained injuries. One person entering the citadel was also injured. Total of 1 hostage taken.
Africa is losing nearly $89bn a year in illicit financial flows such as tax evasion and theft, amounting to more than it receives in development aid, a new UN study shows.
An African Union review panel criticized credit ratings companies for aggressive downgrades of countries on the continent during the coronavirus pandemic.
