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Brand new Cyber Intelligence reawakens Elbit's African dreams

Cyber Intelligence, the newly formed cyber offensive subsidiary of Israeli defence group Elbit Systems, is targeting African markets with FBI, its partner on the continent.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 05.11.2021

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Zeev Zacharin still sought in Luxembourg over Gaydamak's missing millions

Businessman Arcadi Gaydamak, in 2008. © Kobi Gideon/EPA/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 25.08.2021

N'Djamena keeps businessmen at bay with assistance from allied intelligence agencies

There has been a marked uptick in Western consultants looking to pay calls on the transitional government since Idriss Déby's death. Chad's intelligence agencies and its allies' have been busy blocking their way.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 28.07.2021

Ziad Takieddine's 'fixer' tells police of ambitions to lobby for Haftar with Avisa avec Avisa

A figure of the shady world of backchannel diplomacy in Africa, Noël Dubus has found himself caught up in the investigation into why Ziad Takieddine retracted his accusations against former president Nicolas Sarkozy. Speaking to police, the freelance French lobbyist detailed his career and the firms with which he has worked.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 27.07.2021

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The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

Despite ENRC's legal woes caused by past activities in the DRC, which led the Kazakh mining company into a long-running legal battle with its former lawyer, secretive consultant Dmitry Vozianov has been swayed by Moscow's interest in Africa to sign up for the Russia-Africa summit.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 16.06.2021

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Chad upheaval prompts intelligence power struggle

Idriss Deby's succession is of great interest to intelligence services that have a stake in Chad as a regional platform. Having already toured African capitals, Ahmed Kogri, the head of the National Security Agency, will next visit the Transitional Military Council's allies outside the continent to drum up support.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 17.05.2021

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Angolan anti-corruption probes crisscross from Luanda to New York

President Joao Lourenço came into office hellbent on stamping out corruption from the Dos Santos era but some of his own entourage are now worried the crusade could turn against them. The goal from both sides is to drawn the US Department of Justice into the arena.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 17.03.2021

Ethiopian enthusiasm for Israeli cyber still at its highest

The Israeli cybersecurity company Cyber Control, co-founded by Elazar Biro [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 10.02.2021

Defence magnate Ichikowitz launches government security consulting firm

With his new firm Burnham, South African defence tycoon is joining Erik Prince and other colourful characters in the internal security consulting market.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 09.12.2020

Ivor Ichikowitz, head of defence group Paramount.

Jerome Cahuzac back in business with Kamal Benali

Jerome Cahuzac, the ex-French economy minister turned consultant, has recently teamed with Franco-Moroccan businessman Kamal Benali, who works for international companies in Iraq and Africa.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 27.10.2020

Former French budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac.

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Chinese security and intelligence groups make inroads into Africa

After the influx of Israeli firms, Africa is now the target of the Chinese security sector, which is using local agents to connect with intelligence services on the continent.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 23.09.2020

Rwanda invests directly in Israeli drones

According to Intelligence Online's sources, the Rwandan government will soon acquire half of the capital of one of Israel's drone manufacturers. This is the first such purchase for the two countries, which are particularly close in terms of security and intelligence.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 08.09.2020

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Mossad and CIA move into DGSE's N'Djamena turf

President Idriss Deby and his spymaster Ahmed Kogri have begun a major diversification of their alliances, while the regime's historic sponsor, the DGSE, looks on.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 22.07.2020

Philippe Solomon in trouble over unreliable Covid-19 tests

The unreliability of Covid-19 tests from the Dutch company Biozek has drawn the ire of more and more client countries. Consultant Philippe Hababou Solomon helped Biozek break into many markets.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 08.07.2020

Avisa to polish Mauritius' reputation in Europe

Strategic communications agency Avisa Partners has emerged victorious from a hard-won battle for a lobbying contract with the offshore financial centre.

Subscribers only 28.05.2020

Abidjan becoming France's West Africa intelligence hub

As well as forging ahead with the new Abidjan-based International Counter-Terrorism Academy (French acronym AILCT) to improve international coordination on [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 29.01.2020

Fraym, GEOINT challenger in Africa

The start-up Fraym is looking to get one step ahead of the leaders in geospatial intelligence sector with its detailed data on Africa.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 25.06.2019

558 ARP paves way for Minsk and Moscow in African defence markets

A discreet Belarussian aeronautical maintenance company is being used by Moscow as a scout to identify new diplomatic security opportunities across Africa.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 12.09.2018

Patrushev spearheads Putin's security diplomacy in Africa

The head of Russia's National Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, has just finished an African Tour.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 04.07.2018

Russian Security Council Secretary Patrushev and President Putin.

Saudi Arabian largesse delivers French weapons to Africa

The rather chaotic negotiations between Saudi Arabia and France over the supply of weapons to Africa have been in full [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 20.06.2018

Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

According to our sources, the French intelligence services are keeping a close eye on contacts between the Russian authorities and [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 16.05.2018

Nassar prospects in Gabon

Israeli security consultant Victor Nassar has recently reappeared in Libreville. [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 02.05.2018

Gaby Peretz returns to Senegal

Gaby Peretz, head of AD Consultants (AD Con), is understood [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 28.03.2018

SAPNA, SIGINT consultant for African presidents

Didier Sabag, an Israeli intelligence official who was born in Casablanca and grew up in Paris, has become one of [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 14.03.2018

Couriol's offshore finance high-wire act for CAC 40 companies

Airbus in Mali, LVMH in Panama, Creduit Suisse on Russia: Olivier Couriol has been involved in some of the most audacious investment deals by major European companies.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 06.09.2017

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All articles - Africa

Brand new Cyber Intelligence reawakens Elbit's African dreams

Spotlight Zeev Zacharin still sought in Luxembourg over Gaydamak's missing millions

N'Djamena keeps businessmen at bay with assistance from allied intelligence agencies

Ziad Takieddine's 'fixer' tells police of ambitions to lobby for Haftar with Avisa avec Avisa

Spotlight The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

Spotlight Chad upheaval prompts intelligence power struggle

Spotlight Angolan anti-corruption probes crisscross from Luanda to New York

Ethiopian enthusiasm for Israeli cyber still at its highest

Defence magnate Ichikowitz launches government security consulting firm

Jerome Cahuzac back in business with Kamal Benali

Spotlight Chinese security and intelligence groups make inroads into Africa

Rwanda invests directly in Israeli drones

Spotlight Mossad and CIA move into DGSE's N'Djamena turf

Philippe Solomon in trouble over unreliable Covid-19 tests

Avisa to polish Mauritius' reputation in Europe

Abidjan becoming France's West Africa intelligence hub

Fraym, GEOINT challenger in Africa

558 ARP paves way for Minsk and Moscow in African defence markets

Patrushev spearheads Putin's security diplomacy in Africa

Saudi Arabian largesse delivers French weapons to Africa

Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

Nassar prospects in Gabon

Gaby Peretz returns to Senegal

SAPNA, SIGINT consultant for African presidents

Couriol's offshore finance high-wire act for CAC 40 companies

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China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France
Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel
Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Kazakhstan
Inside Astana's bid to track down assets

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Spotlight
Zeev Zacharin still sought in Luxembourg over Gaydamak's missing millions

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The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

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Chad upheaval prompts intelligence power struggle

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Angolan anti-corruption probes crisscross from Luanda to New York

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Chinese security and intelligence groups make inroads into Africa

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Mossad and CIA move into DGSE's N'Djamena turf