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Https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/drc-liberia-to-sit-on-un-security-council-5067950

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Has to be seen as a positive move. This month is the deadline that the US have set for the next stage of the peace process, with a meeting due two take place in the US. Whether this has any influence or impact on the start date for our contract is anybody's guess at the moment,... but it can't be a bad thing?

Txs to Esteban on X.

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Sushi---- Straight to our bottom line. Say 100 per flight... 200pax week.. circa $250k/year-- 50% profit... circa £100K a year..

https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/flygabons-joburg-flights-start-july

"FlyGabon will launch direct flights from its hub in Libreville to Johannesburg on July 2.

The new Gabonese carrier will operate the route twice weekly on the following schedule:

Flight J7 631 will depart Johannesburg on Wednesdays at 08h30 and arrive in Libreville at 12h15. The second weekly flight on Sundays will depart Johannesburg at 10h15 and arrive in Libreville at 14h00.

Flight J7 630 will depart Libreville on Tuesdays at 14h00 and arrive in Johannesburg at 19h45. The second weekly flight on Fridays will depart Libreville at 14h30 and arrive in Johannesburg at 20h15.

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The new route will be operated by an Airbus A320-200, offering a seating capacity of up to 142 passengers, with both economy- and business-class cabins.

Travellers will also be able to continue onward to further destinations in Central and West Africa, including Port Harcourt, Douala, Brazzaville, Malabo and Bangui.

FlyGabon General Director, Nyl Charles Moret-Mba, told Travel News that it has selected Johannesburg as its first international destination beyond Central and West Africa due to the city’s strategic position as a major hub for business, trade, healthcare and tourism on the continent.

Gabon is expected to attract South African business travellers in the oil industry and leisure travellers looking to explore its jungles, one of the last strongholds of forest elephants, mandrills, chimpanzees, gorillas and the endangered giant pangolin."

Dr M,

Boeing is another 1m$, recurring,... and hopefully Martyn's Law ramping up over the next 12-18months.

Sushi------..would suggest that you look at the profit margin on the Managed Service Contracts?-- 50% and long term contracts usually 10-15yrs... Gabon falls in this category....as does the 10m$ DRC contract, albeit,... it's delayed and we have had no meaningful update for some time as to start date.

The conclusion of a mineral agreement with the US should also fit into Kinshasa’s plan to counterbalance Chinese dominance in its mining sector. From Washington’s side, it could secure a new vital source for critical minerals supply such as cobalt, in which DRC is the world’s leading supplier. The African country is also the second-largest producer of copper, as well as a significant producer of tin and coltan.

While we await further details on the terms of the deal, it’s worth noting that American interest in the Congolese subsoil has already extended to lithium, another highly sought-after metal in the energy transition. In early May, KoBold Metals, an American company backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, announced the signing of a frame agreement aiming to invest one billion USD to exploit a portion of the Manono lithium deposit in the country.

https://www.ecofinagency.com/news/2605-46993-drc-us-expected-to-finalize-minerals-agreement-by-end-of-june

Https://spectrumdailynews.medium.com/tema-harbour-investigation-finds-2-637-missing-ecg-containers-at-the-port-b64fb800db59

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WSG... have had boots on the ground in Tema for some weeks now. I wonder of they have been involved in sorting this mess out?

Ian,

Grapevine....suggested that there will be an update in accordance with 90 day lead period,.....

Https://x.com/DRCinUK

The X post captures a gathering in Manchester on May 29, 2025, where Ambassador Ndolamb Ngokwey, after speaking at the Eco-Energy and Artificial Intelligence Forum, met with Congolese diaspora professionals to discuss critical issues like the security crisis in eastern DRC, driven by M23 rebel activities, and investment opportunities in the region.

The eastern DRC conflict, highlighted in the post, involves the M23 rebel group, which has displaced thousands and captured key areas like North Kivu, severely limiting UN peacekeeping efforts, as noted in a UN News report from February 2025, with the crisis linked to the region’s rich mineral resources.

Ambassador Ngokwey’s engagement reflects a broader diplomatic push to reshape narratives about DRC, countering outdated perceptions of instability, as he mentioned in a Diplomat Magazine feature, while fostering economic and cultural ties with the UK post-Brexit, amidst Manchester’s focus on green tech and diaspora support networks.

Txs to Andy on X:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/risk-metal-detectors_risk-metal-detectors-are-proud-to-announce-activity-7328804390314676225-R5yr/?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAzmvacBsQLUwVePGYZEC6F-WORc34OeNwA&utm_source=screenshot_social_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

.. ML'a applies to all schools etc,... of which there are over 32,000 in the UK---- and every one could do with a metal/knife detector IMHO...

"We were pleased to welcome the team from RISK Metal Detectors to our headquarters today for a live demonstration of their innovative P1 Portable Knife Arch. This rapid-deployable solution is gaining strong traction in the security space — and for good reason. Lightweight, low cost, and quick to set up, the P1 is ideal for schools, events, transportation hubs, and anywhere temporary screening is needed.

Today's visit marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership between Westminster Group and RISK, combining our global reach and trusted client base with RISK’s cutting-edge technology. "

https://x.com/wg_plc

......sadly.... I can't see anything happening in Iran in the short, even mid-term.

Hope to be proved wrong,... but, I can't see it happening.

Linton,

Yes,.. I believe the hardware has been installed--- and recent interims suggested that this may morph in to another MSC. I think this comment refers to Malawi:

"I am pleased to report that our $1.7 million contract, funded by the European Investment Bank, to upgrade security at two international airports in Southeast Africa is nearing completion and discussions are underway to move onto a managed services contract once the works are complete."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/WSG/interim-results-xtbmeb6uxsr6i7a.html

Looks like WSG are trialling kit and potential partnerships, in this case a UCAS event.:

"We recently partnered with UCAS to support one of their Discovery exhibitions with enhanced security screening. These events attract thousands of students, so ensuring safety was a top priority. UCAS trialled a Metrasens pole — a cutting-edge, portable security screening solution suitable for fast deployment and outdoor use. Thank you to everyone involved in this successful initiative."

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"Major Political Developments

The DRC and Rwanda are expected to finalize a peace agreement in late May. The US brokered a declaration of principles agreement between the DRC and Rwanda on April 25 and set a deadline for May 2 for the parties to draft a preliminary peace agreement.[3] The two sides are expected to submit separate drafts of a peace agreement for review by the deadline.[4] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and foreign ministers from the DRC and Rwanda will reportedly meet in Washington in late May to finalize the agreement.[5] US President Donald Trump’s senior advisor for Africa, Massad Boulous, told Reuters on May 1 that the United States requires that the DRC and Rwanda finalize the details of bilateral economic agreements with the United States before signing the broader peace deal.[6] Boulos said that Western companies have committed to investing in the Great Lakes region but have conditioned “multi-billion dollar investments” on the ratification of the bilateral economic agreements with the United States.[7] US President Donald Trump is expected to host DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Washington to sign the peace agreement at the end of deliberations in June.[8] Boulos said that the United States requires Rwanda to withdraw its troops from the eastern DRC and cut its support for M23 and for the DRC to “address Rwanda’s security concerns” with

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anti-Rwandan militias before the signing ceremony takes place.[9] Boulos told Reuters that France, Qatar, Togo, and the United States established a joint security mechanism to “monitor both countries’ progress toward the peace deal” on April 30 as agreed upon in the declaration of principles agreement on April 25.[10]"

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https://www.criticalthreats.org/briefs/congo-war-security-review/congo-war-security-review-may-2-2025

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🤝 Westminster Group Plc was pleased to be represented by our Senior International Advisor, Professor Kishan Devani, during a productive meeting at the High Commission of Kenya in London.

Professor Devani met with Her Excellency Catherine Karemu, High Commissioner of Kenya to the UK, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in key sectors including aviation security, trade, and strategic partnerships."

https://x.com/wg_plc/status/1917979498202714147

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The Prof has certainly proved to have excellent relations with many countries on the African Continent and is engaging with them on a regular basis, much more so than any previous appointments, it would appear?

If we get the full house?!

Well they were suggesting that DRC alone would be worth 10p to the sp,...but that was almost a year ago and before the placing the Gabon project etc.,---

Tema could be circa 2m Teu at 3$/Teu--- so £5M.annum---

DRC 10$/annum... say £8M/annum

Gabon... $4.5m..... say £4m/annum.

So total of £15-17M+...... on those three alone-- usual high profit margin MSC's.... circa 50%--- if/when the revenues materialize..... £7/8m profit?

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtuSQs85wIE

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and....thabks to Esteban on x

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"Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement to respect each other's sovereignty and come up with a draft peace deal by 2 May....

..The text of the agreement says both sides now expect significant investments facilitated by the US government and private sector.."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w8q91ld75o.amp

Https://themercury.com/news/national/rubio-to-host-signing-of-agreement-between-rwanda-dr-congo/article_22b9274a-900e-516e-a55e-61cb029e9904.html

"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday will host the signing of an agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo following a truce pledge, officials said.

The State Department on its public schedule said that Rubio would sign a "declaration of principles" with DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe."

Very positive,... smacks of Trump waving the big hammer in the background??!!!

Looks like Tema expansion is going from strength to strength in terms of vessel handling capacity which bodes well for WSG if we are re-appointed.--- The current through volume is circa 2million TEU's--- up from circa 1M... and the current, new expansion of facilities has capacity to service circa 3milion TEU's.

"In a remarkable feat of maritime expertise, Ghana’s Marine Pilots have successfully berthed one of the world’s largest container vessels at Tema Port, marking a historic milestone in the country’s port operations.

The colossal vessel, MSC Diletta, arrived at Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025, from Vizhinjam, India. Measuring 400 metres in length overall, with a gross tonnage of 228,786 and a beam of 61 metres, MSC Diletta now holds the record as the largest ship ever received by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)."

https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-makes-history-one-of-worlds-largest-container-vessels-docks-successfully-at-tema-port/