Cameroon
European financial backer points finger at EDC for Lom Pangar's negligence

Although the dam has been operational for years, its operator, Electricity Development Corporation, has still not carried out any impact studies. A complaint from locals was lodged with the European Investment Bank, which published recommendations at the end of last year.

Central African Republic
CAR opposition mulls strategy ahead of polls

New nationality rules are likely to prevent several political heavy hitters from standing in this year's general elections in the Central African Republic. Calls for pre-poll dialogue, meanwhile, appear to have fallen on deaf ears.

Senegal
Dakar secures guarantees from Washington in fight against terrorism

Ivory Coast
Ivorian traders clash with cocoa giants Barry Callebaut and Olam

Several members of the Groupement des Négociants Ivoiriens are refusing to sell the volumes of beans contracted with the Belgian-Swiss and Singaporean groups unless the latter pay them more than the regulated price. This practice is prohibited by law.

Sudan
In Nairobi, RSF and allies define terms of their parallel state

The signing of a charter between RSF and its allies and a constitution is the result of several trips to Nairobi by a small team. Various factions are still discussing their future institutions.

Djibouti
As foreign minister exits to take up top AU post, politicians jostle to replace him

Mahmoud Youssouf is off to Addis Ababa to serve as president of the African Union Commission, leaving a coveted vacancy back in Djibouti. With just over a year before the country heads to the polls, several hopefuls want to capitalise on the imminent reshuffle.

Kenya
Ruto and his allies discuss Odinga's future role

Despite Raila Odinga's failed attempt to secure the position of AU Commission Chair, the former opposition leader is still seen as a key player on the Kenyan political scene. The presidential camp and the opposition are manoeuvring to attract him to their side.

Burundi, Somalia
Behind the scenes of Burundi's ouster from the new AU mission in Somalia

A troop provider since the creation of AMISOM in 2007, Burundi will not be taking part in the next African Union mission in Somalia, much to Gitega's dismay. This decision has been heavily influenced by the Somalian presidency.

South Africa
Rio Tinto ready to relaunch Richards Bay Minerals

After tensions with locals living near its South African mineral sands deposit on the shores of the Indian Ocean, the Anglo-Australian mining giant is this year set to finally go ahead with plans to expand its Zulti South concession.

Algeria
Sonatrach's delicate increase in gas production

Algeria's state-owned energy firm has steadily increased gas production since the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it is worried about reserves and hopes that exploiting the country's vast shale gas resources will resolve the problem.

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch champions Moroccan tomatoes in Paris

During his trip to France, the head of government spoke out in favour of the Kingdom's agricultural production, at a time when the issue of its tomatoes is causing concern among French producers.