Africa
New Delhi races to stage India-Africa Forum

After repeated delays, the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit will finally take place on 31 May in New Delhi, as India seeks to deepen its economic footprint across the continent and assert itself in its rivalry with China.

Cameroon
From counter-terrorism to minerals, Pentagon strengthens ties with Yaounde

A recent meeting between Paul Biya and the deputy commander of Africom provided the opportunity to foster greater security cooperation. Cameroon's reservations about Starlink were also discussed, as were strategic minerals, an area where Washington wants to stay in the race.

Cameroon
SNH attempts to speed up sensitive construction work at Kribi refinery

At a meeting in Dubai on 13 May, chaired by Nathalie Moudiki, Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures finalised its roadmap for the coming months. Although backed by BGFIBank, the project remains plagued by significant internal tensions regarding its financing and governance.

Central African Republic
Touadéra due in Moscow amid tensions over Wagner and Africa Corps

Cameroon
Despite an agreement, Yaoundé is yet to compensate Tollcam

Cameroon
News channel Africa 24 on the verge of bankruptcy

Togo
Michel Bagnah's roadmap as head of Togo Oil Co

Ivory Coast
European NGO embarrassed by fraud scandal

Nigeria
NNPC's sale of oil blocks takes unexpected turn

Sudan
Western ambassadors clamp down on war economy

Chancelleries have tasked groups of experts with uncovering how certain economic sectors are working in favour of the belligerents in the conflict. Their conclusions could serve as a basis for future sanctions.

Sudan
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan restructures his army

By firing his deputy, Shams al-Dine Kabbashi, who was seen as too willing to negotiate and too exposed following military setbacks in Blue Nile, Sudan's ruling general has effectively dismantled the diplomatic wing of the Port Sudan military apparatus and strengthened the most radical faction.

Comoros islands, Kenya
Ruto, Assoumani and Macron put their differences aside in Nairobi

Uganda
Museveni reaches out to diaspora as sovereignty law stirs unease

South Sudan, Uganda
One setback after another for junior Oranto

Namibia
The challenges facing the new US ambassador in Windhoek

The staunch Trump supporter John Giordano was appointed six months ago and intends to develop Washington's trade ties with Namibia. There are already many US players in the oil sector, but the Americans lag far behind their Chinese rivals in mining.

Madagascar
Runners and riders for Madagascar's Refoundation Council

Angola
Etu Energias presses Energean for more say in block 14 after Chevron's exit

Libya
Discreet partners help Nigeria's Aiteo win oil licence

To secure a block in Libya, Nigerian oil and mining magnate Benedict Peters forged ties with several major players, who have quietly lobbied on behalf of his firm with National Oil Corp.

Libya
Haftar's son Okba seeks to build a cyber security profile

Morocco
The quiet rise of Africa Feed and Food, agro-industry heavyweight

Libya
Central bank sidelined as NOC takes control of fuel purchases