Chad
EU puts pressure on N'Djamena over African Parks fallout

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

American pastor Paula White, who heads the White House Faith Office, is expected to visit four Central African and Great Lakes countries in early November. She will use the opportunity to reaffirm Washington's role in the peace process between the DRC and Rwanda.

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.

Senegal
Imbroglio around major rural electrification project sparks trouble for government

Nearly two years after the award of a vast electrification contract in Senegal, significant shadow zones remain. Although the government officially keeps a safe distance from the issue, which is the subject of a dispute between partners, interactions between one of the contracted companies and certain political leaders, including the new mayor of Dakar, are raising concerns.

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

About a dozen African leaders close to the former French president reached out to express support in the days leading up to his imprisonment in Paris on 21 October.

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.

Sudan
Khartoum tackles reconstruction of its electricity grid

Devastated by two years of war and largely deserted by its inhabitants, the Sudanese capital is beginning to rebuild its power infrastructure.

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.

Algeria
Renault sends last-chance letter to Algiers

Morocco
Akdital in middle of a showdown between public healthcare and private interests

Although the group has been partly targeted by Gen Z protesters and by segments of the political class, Akdital continues to work away quietly on the development of its business model.