Africa
French foreign ministry finalises diplomatic reshuffle

France's diplomatic body has put the finishing touches on its list of appointees to chancelleries in Dakar, Maputo and Dodoma. Still, a handful of key posts have yet to be filled.

Central African Republic
Touadéra's security apparatus comes under pressure in Bangui

Central African authorities have reinforced security services, and several key posts are expected to be reshuffled. In this context, Wagner is strengthening its influence.

Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea
Oil services company Multiservicios Sofa escalates legal battle with Bange Bank

Congo
Former ENI executive appointed to presidency post

Angola
Etu Energias seeks deepwater backing for Chevron deal

Niger
Despite split from ECOWAS, Niamey seeks €244m in regional market

Niger has issued a 160bn CFA francs bond on the West African Economic and Monetary Union in an initiative piloted by several regional management and intermediary firms. The move comes as the country has shown intentions of breaking from the regional framework.

Ivory Coast
Abidjan increases Africa Energy Bank stake to gain more sway in its governance

Now a leading hydrocarbons producer, Ivory Coast is seeking to influence the oversight of the financial institution, whose aim is to finance oil and gas development on the continent.

Nigeria
Beijing fumes over unpaid Air Force drone bills

Ivory Coast
Porteo construction firm boss Hassan Dakhlallah moves into banking

Benin
Belgian top diplomat pushes military cooperation strategy in Cotonou

Ghana, Kenya
Kenya Airways eyes investment in Ghana's national airline

To invest in West Africa and tap into new markets, the Kenyan carrier is counting on the revival, scheduled for 2027, of a Ghanaian airline. The project remains uncertain due to the group's financial difficulties and its struggles to attract a buyer.

Eritrea
Asmara sends top diplomat to Geneva to oppose special rapporteur's mandate

Having historically opposed international missions scrutinising its human rights record, Eritrea has adapted its strategy. In Geneva, several countries echoed its talking points during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

Djibouti, Somalia
President Guelleh walks a fine line on Somali crisis

Ethiopia, Sudan
Quintet mediation in Addis Ababa derailed by divisions

Ethiopia
Uncertainties surround opening of Allied Gold mine

Botswana
Duma Boko reshapes De Beers strategy and renews mining leadership

South Africa
Pretoria steps up pressure on SADC to deliver regional integration roadmap

Libya
American CEO Debbie Hirst makes her mark in critical metals

RocksEnergia, a company registered in the US, is launching the construction of Libya's first antimony smelter. The project forms part of the White House's proactive mining diplomacy strategy targeting strategic minerals.

Morocco
Digitalisation makes for quiet revolution in banking sector

Libya, Niger
Tripoli shores up relations with Niamey as Haftar extends influence

Algeria
Recent talks between Algiers and Tashkent renew hopes for gold mining