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Andry Rajoelina, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Alassane Ouattara

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

MadagascarA luxury hotel and an artificial island : Rajoelina's Dubai stops

CongoAnatole Collinet Makosso repents to Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara remains loyal to construction magnate Mahamadou Bonkoungou's jets

Cameroon
Issa Tchiroma Bakary's plan to claim victory in presidential poll

Paul Biya's opponent has claimed victory in Cameroon's 12 October presidential election. He is now working from his stronghold in Garoua on the next stage.

Cameroon
Palm oil refinery rush threatens sector balance

With nearly fifteen factories in operation or under construction, Cameroon is stepping up growth in the refined oil sector. This momentum however contrasts with the frailty of national production and the absence of an integrated supply strategy.

Nigeria
Abuja delegation expected in Paris for removal from FATF ‘grey list'

The Minister of the Interior and his counterpart at the Ministry of Justice will travel to Paris on 20 October to mark their country's removal from the FATF's "grey list," which includes countries subject to increased surveillance, particularly in the fight against money laundering.

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

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.

Uganda
Presidential party splits in central Uganda ahead of polls

The growing influence of a faction of the ruling party that is loyal to the First Son Muhoozi Kainerugaba is heightening tensions in the country's richest and most populous region.

Madagascar, South Africa
Pretoria exasperated over SADC procrastination in Malagasy crisis

MADAGASCAR | The Southern African Development Community has taken its time before issuing a cautious statement referring to its "grave concern" about the situation in Madagascar.

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.

Tunisia
ENI and ATOG attempt a delicate asset swap

Despite the closeness between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed, ENI has so far been unable to secure approval for a deal with the cash-strapped junior ATOG, which is unable to finance its contractual obligations.