Cameroon
French Development Agency loan to Sodecoton paused

The AFD is considering cancelling the €30m loan, which has not been paid out, that it granted to the national cotton producer in 2023. Originally delayed by disputes between shareholders, the issue is now being undermined by several government operations, which are causing concern in Paris.

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

DRC, Rwanda
Talks in Doha, airstrikes in east DRC: M23 and Kinshasa brace for battle

DRC
Kinshasa wins opening skirmishes in battle to regulate cobalt

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

After suspending all oil block disposals handled under the previous management, Bashir Bayo Ojulari is about to restart the process. Around a dozen blocks have already been put up for 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

Nigeria
In search of funds, national oil company eyes Riyadh

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

Russian delegations have recently been visiting the Ugandan capital, leading to growing investment in digital technology and communications. Running for a seventh term, the president is counting on Moscow's support to strengthen his online surveillance capabilities.

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

Sudan
General Burhan's camp riven by divisions in the light of the taking of El Fasher

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

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