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Mali
Africa Corps letter calls on Assimi Goïta to provide greater resources

In order to pursue its operations against jihadist groups, the Russian paramilitary organisation has recently requested an increase in its fuel allocation from the Malian government. This demand is all the more urgent as the country faces a new wave of attacks.

Libya
Saddam and Khaled Haftar clash over fate of parliament speaker

The two Haftar brothers are at odds over whether to keep Aguila Salah Issa in his post. Meanwhile, 87 MPs seek to amend the House of Representatives' rules to pave the way for his removal.

Burundi, Sudan
Hemeti bets on AU chair Ndayishimiye to gain foothold in negotiations

In search of recognition more than a year after its creation, the pro-RSF coalition Tasis travelled to Gitega, Burundi, in an attempt to break what it describes as a diplomatic imbalance in favour of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the SAF.

South Africa
Pretoria suspects golfer Gary Player of driving Trump's visa restrictions

Several senior diplomats claim that the former South African golfing great, known for his close ties to the US president, played a role in Washington's tougher visa policy towards figures linked to Cyril Ramaphosa's African National Congress.

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed sends warning to foreign diplomats ahead of conflict escalation in the north

A few days before the formation of a coalition among seven rebel groups was announced, the Ethiopian government issued a warning to Western foreign ministries. Led by the TPLF, the Alliance for Survival vowed to overthrow the Prosperity Party government.

Ivory Coast
Belarusian firm poised to obtain contract to upgrade military helicopters

The state-owned arms company BSVT, which is under US and EU sanctions, has positioned itself on the project to modernise transport aircraft for the air force.

Madagascar
Paris offers its support to save the shipyards of Diego-Suarez

The plan to turn the struggling shipbuilding company around is expected to consist of two main elements: investment and training.

Cameroon, Nigeria
Nigerian gas company Greenville LNG held back by administrative delays

Equipment imported by the gas road-haulage company has been held up at the port of Douala for several weeks. The company is awaiting, among other things, a customs exemption from the Cameroonian authorities.

Palace Intrigues
Mahamat Idriss Déby, William Ruto, Alassane Ouattara

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

ChadMahamat Idriss Déby hesitates over trip to Paris business forum

KenyaWilliam Ruto urges churches to switch to his preferred bank

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara, keen viewer of the LCI news channel