Africa
Trump's spiritual adviser soon to be on tour in Africa

Central African Republic
Touadéra sets sights on France-based diaspora ahead of elections

Like in 2020, the president is seeking to win the votes of Central Africans living in France ahead of the December presidential election. His campaign teams have been busy in recent weeks, although some Central African emigrants remain staunchly opposed to the government.

Burundi, DRC
Ndayishimiye's regime has its back to the wall in the face of M23

Caught between his support for Kinshasa, fears of supposed destabilisation hatched by Kigali, and the rebels' expansionist ambitions in Uvira, the Burundian president is hesitating over what move to make next.

Nigeria
Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Announced with great fanfare by the Nigerian president, the arrival of the South American oil company is still uncertain. Discussions with NNPC have only just begun.

Ivory Coast
Tidjane Thiam launches proceedings in London against two of Alassane Ouattara's ministers

Breaking news published on 15 October 2025 at 15:30 GMT - The Ivorian opposition leader has sent a lawyer's letter to the Minister of Communication, Amadou Coulibaly, and to the Minister for Youth, Mamadou Touré, denouncing "defamatory statements" made by the two men at an event in London.

Kenya
Gideon Moi is back in business after shaking hands and making up with William Ruto

Since its rapprochement with the head of state, former president Daniel arap Moi's family is suddenly seeing the financial outlook for its companies improve. After the death of the president's main ally Raila Odinga, he is counting on the support of this new associate.

South Africa
Parliament tried by irreformable electoral model

Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

Breaking news published on 13/10/25 at 18:45 GMT: While his whereabouts remain secret, President Andry Rajoelina held a remote meeting with his cabinet on the morning of 13 October, reaffirming his ability to govern. At the same time, he held a series of consultations with several of his counterparts across the continent throughout the weekend to ensure their support.

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

Breaking news published on 11/10/25 at 20:20 GMT: The Madagascan president and his bodyguards barricaded themselves in a building in Antanaravo after army officers mutinied on 11 October. He is attempting from there to organise a response with the support of troops who remain loyal to him.

Morocco
Return to favour for Lalla Salma, Mohammed VI's ex-wife

Since her divorce, the princess has been living quietly in Morocco with her two children. Crown Prince Moulay Hassan's growing role in the kingdom's affairs has revived interest in his mother.

Morocco
Nasser Bourita marches to beat of own drum at ministry

With strong support from the palace, the Moroccan minister of foreign affairs benefits from considerable freedom to organise his cabinet and conduct his activities as he sees fit.