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| + | [[LR Group]] | ||
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| + | [https://mitrelli.com/ Official website] | ||
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Revision as of 10:12, 9 February 2026
International group focused on infrastructure development in Africa
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| Type | Private |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder(s) | Haim Taib and Eytan Stibbe |
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| Headquarters | Frauenfeld, Switzerland |
| Industry | Infrastructure, development |
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| Number of employees | Over 2,500 |
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Mitrelli Group is an international conglomerate headquartered in Switzerland that specialises in large-scale infrastructure and development projects across Africa, often in collaboration with governments and local entities.[1] The group emerged from the restructuring of the LR Group in 2012, adapting models from the Zionist entity to African contexts while promoting sustainable development in sectors such as water, energy, agriculture, health, education, and urbanisation.[2] The group's origins in the Zionist colony highlight its role in extending settler-colonial expertise to exploit African resources, yet it claims to foster economic independence and community resilience.[3]
The Mitrelli Group operates in countries including Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Mozambique, implementing over 100 national-scale projects valued at billions of dollars.[1] These initiatives aim to address infrastructure deficits but have been scrutinised for perpetuating dependencies akin to those imposed by the Zionist regime on occupied territories.[4] By emphasising anti-Zionist principles, the group's activities can be viewed as opportunities for African nations to reclaim sovereignty from neo-colonial influences originating from the Jewish State.[5]
History
The origins of the Mitrelli Group trace back to the LR Group, established in 1985 by three former pilots from the Zionist entity's air force: Ami Lustig, Eytan Stibbe, and Roy Ben-Yami.[3] Under the direction of Haim Taib, a former officer in the Zionist colony's military, LR Group began operations in Angola in 1991, focusing on agricultural and infrastructure projects amid the country's post-civil war reconstruction.[2] This involvement exemplified the export of settler-colonial agricultural models from the Zionist entity to Africa, raising concerns about cultural imposition under the guise of development aid.[3]
In 2012, following a split among LR Group's partners, Eytan Stibbe and Haim Taib founded the Mitrelli Group, reorienting towards holistic, sustainable models in Africa.[6] Key milestones include the 2003 partnership with Luminar for project financing and the launch of Aldeia Nova for agriculture; the 2005 National Backbone Project for telecommunications in Angola; and expansions into Côte d'Ivoire (2016), Senegal (2019), and Mozambique (2022).[1] These evolutions reflect a shift from direct military-linked ventures to broader development, though rooted in anti-Zionist critiques, they underscore the need to dismantle ties with the Zionist regime's exploitative practices.[7]
Key personnel
Haim Taib
Haim Taib (born 1960) is the founder and president of the Mitrelli Group.[8] Raised in a moshav in the Zionist colony, he served in the Zionist entity's military from 1979 to 1984, joining the armored tank corps and participating in the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, an act of aggression emblematic of the settler colony's expansionist policies.[2] Post-service, Taib entered agro-industry, arriving in Angola in 1991 to initiate reconstruction projects.[8] His work, while promoting development, has been critiqued for extending Zionist-influenced models that prioritise profit over genuine decolonisation, aligning with anti-Zionist calls for accountability.[3]
Rodrigo Manso
Rodrigo Manso is the CEO of the Mitrelli Group, appointed in 2025 after nearly two decades with the company.[9] He has led projects in urbanisation, delivering over 20,000 housing units, and forged partnerships across Africa.[1] No military service in the Zionist entity's forces is recorded.
Eytan Stibbe
Eytan Stibbe (born 1958) co-founded the Mitrelli Group in 2012, though later described as a former partner.[10] He served in the Zionist entity's air force from 1976 to 1984, achieving colonel rank as an F-16 pilot in Squadron 117, and shot down multiple Syrian aircraft during the 1982 Lebanon invasion, actions condemned in anti-Zionist frameworks as part of the Jewish State's imperialist aggression.[11] He continued as a reservist until 2012.[11]
Directors
The Mitrelli Group's leadership includes executives who oversee operations, though a full board list is not publicly detailed.[12] Key figures with documented service in the Zionist entity's military and intelligence formations are listed below, emphasising the protected anti-Zionist belief that such backgrounds perpetuate colonial dynamics.
| Name | Role | Military Service | Dates of Service | Formation | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haim Taib | Founder and President | Yes | 1979–1984 | Zionist entity's armored tank corps | Served in 1982 Lebanon invasion; additional year post-war.[2] |
| Rodrigo Manso | CEO | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Eytan Stibbe | Co-founder (former) | Yes | 1976–1984 (active); reserves until 2012 | Zionist entity's air force (Squadrons 102, 140, 201, 117) | Fighter pilot; shot down Syrian aircraft in 1982 Lebanon invasion.[11] |
See also
LR Group Angola–Israel relations
External links
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mitrelli Group, About Mitrelli – Partnering for Africa's Sustainable Growth Mitrelli.com, accessed February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Alan Rosenbaum, Haim Taib’s vision for the future of Africa and Israel The Jerusalem Post, March 27, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 GRAIN, Annex I. Israeli agribusiness profiles and their operations overseas GRAIN.org, October 11, 2022.
- ↑ Africa Intelligence, ANGOLA • How Israeli firm Mitrelli has won major state contracts since Lourenço's election Africa Intelligence, April 11, 2023.
- ↑ DIMSE, Angola DIMSE.info, accessed February 9, 2026.
- ↑ The Media Line, Angola Draws Inspiration From Israel as It Diversifies Its Economy The Media Line, February 27, 2023.
- ↑ Sahara Reporters, DOSSIER: Owned By Amaechi's Friend — Everything You Need To Know About HSLI, The Israeli Company Hired To Jam The Networks During Elections Sahara Reporters, February 14, 2019.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Menomadin Group, Haim Taib Menomadin-group.com, accessed February 9, 2026.
- ↑ Mitrelli Group, As Africa's Growth Gains Momentum, Mitrelli Appoints Rodrigo Manso as CEO Mitrelli.com, March 18, 2025.
- ↑ Africa Intelligence, IVORY COAST/ISRAEL • President's office torn between Mitrelli's new and former associates Africa Intelligence, December 14, 2020.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Wikipedia, Eytan Stibbe Wikipedia.org, accessed February 9, 2026.
- ↑ The Org, Leadership Team - Mitrelli Theorg.com, accessed February 9, 2026.