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DRC
Glencore ordered to review its hundreds of subcontractors

The new head of DRC's subcontracting regulator has ordered Glencore's Congolese subsidiaries, Kamoto Copper Co and Mutanda Mining, to urgently review their portfolios of service providers. More than 1,500 of these providers are affected, and failure to comply will result in heavy financial penalties.

Guinea
Authorities block major fuel shipment bound for Simandou

A mysterious tanker from North Africa has been detained off the shores of Conakry for more than three months. On board is fuel oil intended for the Winning Consortium Simandou, which is developing the iron ore mega-deposit of the same name.

Nigeria
ENI, TotalEnergies and Shell get swept up in Abuja's investment frenzy

Attracted by the tax measures introduced by Bola Tinubu's administration, several oil giants are preparing to launch or confirm new projects in Nigeria's offshore sector.

Cameroon
Yaoundé looks to postpone yet again its legislative elections

The government is considering delaying the vote as it has become a perilous challenge for Paul Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement. To justify the decision, they are expected to cite a religious constraint.

Morocco
Rabat and Tel Aviv quietly revive relations

From technology to diplomacy, the thaw in relations between Morocco and Israel has gathered pace this summer, symbolised by the resumption of direct flights between the two countries on 19 August. This has been handled with the utmost discretion, given how sensitive the issue is in public opinion.

Djibouti
Football federation chief faces growing calls to step down

Souleiman Hassan Waberi is up against mounting opposition over his management of Djiboutian football. Many clubs want him removed, while the state, in an observer role, is unofficially leaning more and more to their side.

Mauritius
Maldives step up campaign for territorial claim over Chagos Islands

Since early September, President Mohamed Muizzu has revived Malé’s claims to the Chagos Archipelago. A London communications agency has been commissioned to help make the Maldivian position known on the international stage.

Palace Intrigues
Jay-Z, Pascaline Bongo, Lionel Talon, Franck Biya, Muhammadu Sanusi II

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

AfricaA host of VIPs at Jay-Z's Parisian concert

CameroonFranck Biya on low-key trip to France

NigeriaThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, visits Paris

Eritrea
National football team returns under tight conditions from Afwerki

The Eritrean authorities are irritated by players defecting during international trips and want more dual nationals or athletes playing abroad.