Africa
Equatorial Guinea's ex-minister Gabriel Obiang Lima front runner in race for APPO helm

Several candidates are vying for the post of secretary-general of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization. Lima, one of the sons of the Equatorial Guinean president, currently leads the pack of possible successors to Nigerian national Omar Farouk Ibrahim.

Cameroon
Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

The army suffered heavy losses on its northern border in March at the hands of Islamic State. The general staff is looking to respond with solutions to combat drones and increase surveillance, as well as improve internal coordination.

Chad, Sudan
The winding arms supply routes from Beijing to N'Djamena via Abu Dhabi

Cameroon
Arise IIP shows growing interest in Douala port's timber terminal

DRC
Potential mining deal with Abu Dhabi taking shape

Nigeria
Tinubu and Trump envoy Boulos hold impromptu Paris meeting

The Nigerian president has met for the first time with the new US senior adviser for Africa. The meeting took place in Paris, where the two men have a mutual friend, the billionaire Gilbert Chagoury.

Burkina Faso
Ibrahim Traoré back on terms with businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou

West Africa
ECOWAS plans its contentious 50th anniversary amid existential crisis

Ivory Coast
Leading security firm Siga Sécurité entangled in legal battle

Kenya
Kenyan fears mount over LAPSSET in the face of rival corridor

President Ruto is unhappy with the plans for a new East-African logistical axis, which does not involve his country. He has not yet managed to discuss the issue with neighbours, currently grappling with a sensitive political situation.

Kenya
Senate seeks inquiry into millions owed by counties to law firms

While defending the idea of public bodies using private firms, Kenya's upper house is keen to curb excessive use.

Djibouti
France fast tracks ratification of military treaty with Djibouti

Sudan
Ankara side steps controversial London war meeting to go its own way on mediation

Somalia
Somali government revamps mining code as it seeks strategic ores

Madagascar
Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo's trump card in Washington

Namibia
A first oil academy takes shape in Walvis Bay

Zimbabwe
US company Namib Minerals' plans for redeveloping gold mines face possible complications

Algeria
Algerian partners of Chinese giant CCCC suffer fresh defeat

In a dispute dating back to 2018, the construction and public works group has obtained the enforcement of an arbitration award in its favour against the shareholders of its local entity in Algeria.

Tunisia
Ennahdha's financial arm shut down

Morocco
Casablanca Finance City recruits Paris PR firm to boost its image with decision-makers

Cameroon, Morocco
Moulay Rachid nurtures business ties with Yaoundé over a round of golf