Central Africa
António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Central African Republic
Between boycott and participation, Central African opposition split over election strategy

The main opposition groups in the Central African Republic, torn between boycotting and participating in December's presidential election, are struggling to remain united.

Senegal
Paris fights Dakar's corner with IMF

As a sign of its rapprochement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the French government has mobilised to get the Bretton Woods institution to grant a waiver to Senegal in its 'hidden debt' affair.

Kenya
Ruto rivals divided ahead of by-elections

Equatorial Guinea, Uganda
Rosa Malango, Museveni's well-connected Equatoguinean diplomat

The former UN coordinator in Kampala has risen through the ranks of the administration, where the president has appointed her as special envoy. Despite some criticism in diplomatic circles and civil society, the Ugandan head of state is counting on her to facilitate his relationship with Malabo.

Ethiopia
Amhara region blocks return of thousands of Qemant refugees

The land of a large number of Qemant community members is being expropriated in the Amhara region due to several infrastructure projects. The minority is drawing attention to the political aspect of the situation.

Madagascar
President Rajoelina holes up in capital to try to resolve coup crisis

Madagascar
The hidden career of General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo

The military official's appointment was kept secret until the end by President Andry Rajoelina's entourage. Little known by the public, the general, who also worked as a DJ, has in reality been an active supporter of the head of state since 2009.

Madagascar
Indian community businesses bear brunt of looting

Several businesses belonging to the Karana community have been targeted by looting and arson. This violence is a reminder of the tensions facing these major economic players, who are regularly singled out during times of crisis.

Morocco
Air traffic wrangles further sour the relationship between Brussels and Rabat

Algeria, Morocco
Western Sahara: final diplomatic exchanges ahead of decisive UN vote

The keenly-awaited 30 October meeting on the renewal of the United Nations mission in the disputed territory has sparked numerous, under-the-radar negotiations in the run-up to the event.

Tunisia
Behind the Interpol red notice and Halima Ben Ali's arrest

Arrested in Paris in late September, the youngest daughter of former president Ben Ali is the subject of an international arrest warrant. In 2018, she had already been arrested in Italy.