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On Monday, 23 June 2025, Guinea's Bar Association declared a two-week suspension of all judicial activities. This decision comes in direct response to the violent abduction of attorney Maître Mohamed Traoré late last week. Maître Traoré was...

Over the past few weeks, reports have circulated about the Guinean government revoking between 50 and 100+ mining contracts, sparking fears of a potential paralysis in bauxite exports. This concern is not far-fetched, especially given the ongoing...

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As in many other European countries, French news is all too full of tales of vessels caught up in drug-related crime, from containers loaded with tons of cocaine to the coercive threats faced by crew and port employees to facilitate this highly...

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Budd and Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (SGM) in Mozambique. Thanks to this new collaboration, Budd Mozambique is now present not only in Maputo but also in Beira, Nacala and Pemba, offering our...

    Mediterranean SECA (REMPEC/WG.50/INF.7 Date: 23 April 2021) As of 1 May 2025, tougher sulphur emission restrictions will apply throughout the Mediterranean as the world’s 5th Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) comes into force....

  We are delighted to announce our new strategic partnership with Image SA in Morocco, strengthening our presence in this key North African maritime hub with offices in both Casablanca and Tangiers This collaboration builds on our successful...

Budd Guinea warns of disruptions to bauxite shipping operations in some ports.   Cape Verga, Konta Port, and Kimbo Budd Guinea has observed recurring operational challenges in Cape Verga, Konta Port and Kimbo: Labour Disruptions: Frequent work...