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Central African Republic, Rwanda
Touadéra trapped between his security alliances with Kigali and Kinshasa

The Rwandan president has expressed his displeasure to his Central African counterpart over the partnership launched by Bangui and Kinshasa on defence and intelligence sharing. This leaves Touadéra in a delicate position, given that Kagame has an active military presence on his territory.

Africa
Putin's party rallies African networks to promote new anti-neocolonialism movement

Following the Russia-Africa summit at the end of October, United Russia will host the "For the Freedom of Nations!" movement. Former Ivorian minister Ahoua Don Mello is organising the African component of the event alongside Valeria Gorokhova, head of international relations for the presidential party.

Burundi
Security services tighten surveillance of M23 network

Fearing infiltration by sympathisers of the rebel movement and its allies, the government has carried out a series of arrests in recent weeks, further heightening political tensions ahead of the May 2027 presidential election.

Libya
Tripoli draws up plan to counter Haftar clan in the south

The deputy defence minister wishes to integrate rebel Mohamed Wardougou's men into a joint force in order to counter the influence of the Cyrenaican leaders in Fezzan. He intends to rely on support from the former commander of the 128th brigade of the Libyan National Army, Hassan al-Zadma.

Morocco
Rabat leans on business leaders to win over Gen Z

The future of Moroccan youth will be entrepreneurial. That is the underlying message set to emerge from an event scheduled for December at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, with discreet backing from the business community.

Kenya
Traditional leaders dispute derails opposition's plans

Joint talks between the Kikuyu and Kamba councils of elders have run aground because of tensions within the Kikuyu camp, which is split between those in favour of and opposed to William Ruto. Voices are now calling for these groups to be bypassed in the future.

Senegal
Seven heads of state expected at Dakar's Youth Olympic Games

As his country goes through a major economic and political crisis, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is looking to capitalise on the competition to improve his image.

Malawi
Australian firm Globe settles land dispute to pave way for $80m sale to Sinomine

As the developer of the Kanyika niobium project, the Sydney-listed mining junior is in the process of finalising the relocation of residents living adjacent to the deposit, situated 200 km north of Lilongwe, following almost 12 years of legal disputes.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Mahamat Idriss Déby

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

DRCFélix Tshisekedi's very generous salary

GabonOligui Nguema seeks to defuse tensions with Sassou-Nguesso

ChadIdriss Déby and Céline Dion cross paths at Parisian palace hotel