The supranational court has confirmed that the highly political seizure of a plot of land in Bujumbura was illegal. This could set a precedent across East Africa, where other states are being sued over land disputes.
The president's backing of his arch-rival's bid to helm the African Union Commission is a game-changer for Kenyan politics. The big loser is the deputy president, who is trying to rally his troops and bolster his flagging support in his native central region.
In the run-up to the legislative elections, President Andry Rajoelina has sacked several civil servants close to Christine Razanamahasoa, who opposed him during last year's presidential campaign.
General Tchiani's government intends to develop the blocks where discoveries have already been made by the Chinese oil giant. The awarding of the Bilma block to SONIDEP presents Niger's state-owned company with a huge challenge.
Libreville has been designated as the new capital of the French-speaking community of "regular" Masonic lodges, which has just been set up under the aegis of the Grande Loge de France. The move strengthens the position of Gabon's Grand Master Jacques-Denis Tsanga.