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Mozambique
Chapo and TotalEnergies CEO fail to reach agreement on Mozambique LNG

The head of state and the major's CEO, Patrick Pouyanné, are struggling to ease the tension that has been building since the end of 2025. At issue are the French group's financial claims following the lifting of the force majeure clause, demands the Mozambican presidency refuses to consider.

Sudan
Burhan remains poker-faced in encounter with Trump's Africa advisor

The head of the Sudanese Armed Forces made no concessions to Massad Boulos regarding a possible ceasefire, which remains conditional on the disarmament of the Rapid Support Forces.

West Africa
Trader Oryx Energies sold for $1 billion

A leader in the West African market, the Swiss hydrocarbons firm has just changed hands.

Morocco
Fresh faces rise through the ranks at Al Mada royal investment fund

Appointed CEO of the royal holding company in January, Noufissa Kessar is supported on a daily basis by the discreet Aymane Taud, as well as by a few younger executives whose influence is growing.

Egypt, Uganda
Cairo deploys water diplomacy in Kampala to counter Addis Ababa

Egypt is seeking to blunt the momentum behind the Entebbe Agreement, which is reshaping the allocation of Nile waters. Kampala, which is leading the Nile Basin Initiative consultative process, is a key partner in the strategy pursued by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government.

Morocco
New PM Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri builds up her French connections

With Mohammed VI's state visit to France possibly just a few months away, the new head of the Moroccan government is seeking to expand her network of contacts in France, which already includes a number of influential figures.

Cameroon
Yaoundé courts French investors to rebuild anglophone regions

A delegation will travel to France to promote investment in Cameroon's Northwest and Southwest anglophone regions, with the deep-water port of Limbe a key target. The economic push comes as armed separatist groups re-rally and violence persists.

Djibouti
Football federation seeks new leader following Souleiman Waberi's dismissal

To avoid becoming bogged down in turmoil, the FDF's interim leadership is keen to see a swift succession process now that its president has been removed from office.

Palace Intrigues
Paul Biya, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Martin Bouygues

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CameroonBiya postpones new Switzerland trip to host Albert II of Monaco

Central African RepublicTouadéra stands by French Ambassador Bruno Foucher

Ivory CoastMartin Bouygues, a no-show at the first lady's gala