Angola, DRC
Luanda's consul general in Lubumbashi close to intelligence services

The importance of the relationship between Angola and the DRC has led President Lourenço to appoint a powerful consul general in the heart of the Haut-Katanga mining region.

Cameroon
French Development Agency loan to Sodecoton paused

Gabon
Who is Alfred Nguia Banda, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's new envoy to Paris?

Cameroon
Western chancelleries boycott election results announcement

Ghana
Sentuo refinery's struggle with Dubai-based trader

While trying to save money, the boss of the Chinese-Ghanaian refinery has had a string of setbacks with his crude oil supplier. Yet after signing an out-of-court agreement, Xu Ningquan can now supply the Ghanaian market with refined products.

Nigeria
The NNPC's new management is readying its first block sale

Guinea
Chinese firms at the helm as Simandou project gets off the ground

Africa
From Ouattara to Kagame, African leaders voice support for Nicolas Sarkozy

Eritrea, Ethiopia
Afars an unknown entity in Abiy's plans for port of Assab

In its quest for access to the Red Sea, the Ethiopian administration is sounding out the Afars for support. This community, spread across the border with Eritrea, is not entirely in favour of the armed struggle option.

Kenya
Spy chief Noordin Haji shuts down his radio station

Faced with huge financial problems, Radio Salaam FM has ceased broadcasting. Its frequencies have been reallocated following a process the rapidity of which raises questions. Waiting in the wings is Mines Minister Hassan Joho, also keen to take over the station.

Uganda
Museveni teams up with Moscow to help keep eye on country for the elections

Sudan
In Port Sudan, an intense power struggle is underway over Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Ruto's opponents remain tight-lipped on Tanzanian and Ugandan comrades' detention

Madagascar
New season's vanilla exporters chosen, despite political crisis

Notwithstanding the upheaval on the island, some 90 producers of the precious pod have finally obtained the green light for the 2025-2026 overseas sales season.

Madagascar
Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time

Angola, Namibia
The ins and outs of Sonangol's project to expand Walvis Bay port

South Africa
Court orders Zuma to repay state-funded legal fees but also condemns Ramaphosa's inefficiency

Libya
Three companies competing to build North Gialo oil and gas plants

Waha Oil Co is reviewing bids from Petrofac, Saipem and Daewoo E&C for the construction of its oil infrastructure in eastern Libya. Despite being due to come on stream in 2027, the project is behind schedule.

Egypt
Wheat importers take the heat from Kyiv

Algeria
Head of internal intelligence, General Hassan sees his prerogatives extended

Morocco
The inside story of Safran's unexpected deal for its assembly plant