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Spotlight | Africa
Tokyo redefines its future relations with the continent

During the opening ceremony for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama, Japan, on 20 August 2025. © Franck Robichon/Pool via Reuters

On 22 August, Japan closed the 9th edition of TICAD in Yokohama, attended by some 20 African heads of state. The event went off without a hitch despite a tense domestic political climate. Tokyo was able to discuss the future of its strategy in Africa, particularly in the face of Chinese influence.

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The Continent

Africa
European Union appoints its new head of Africa

With Rita Laranjinha's departure for the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain's Patricia Pilar Llombart Cussac will take over as head of the Africa department of the European External Action Service.

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Central Africa

DRC
Chaos reigns in licence plate tender process

A contract for the procurement of licence plates, which is expected to be won by the Belgian company Castillo Valere, is the subject of heated disputes, and has even landed before the State Council.

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Chad, Niger
Mahamat Idriss Déby negotiates fuel provision with Abdourahamane Tchiani

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, 2 September 2024. © Wang Zhao/Pool via Reuters

For three months, 20 million litres of diesel destined for Chad had not been delivered from the Zinder refinery, blocked by the Nigerien government. In early August, the Chadian president traveled to Niamey to resolve the situation.

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West Africa

Nigeria
The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

At the head of one of Nigeria's smallest dioceses, Bishop Matthew Kukah knows how to wield his influence. The founder of a think tank, the religious leader has multiplied initiatives in favour of Catholics with the Nigerian president and international partners.

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

The 20 or so local elections and by-elections are a full-scale test for the government, which has been plagued by demonstrations for over a year.

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Southern Africa and islands

South Africa
A discreet defence manufacturer bets on European rearmament

Headed by former executives of Turkish defence group Aselsan, young South African subcontractor Shock EOS seeks to enter into partnerships with European companies to equip NATO armies.

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North Africa

Morocco
Nareva and Taqa seek partners to build their future desalination plants

Seawater desalination plant in Agadir, Morocco on 10 July, 2024. © Arab World Press via Reuters Connect

The Maroccan-Emirati consortium has launched consultations for the construction and maintenance of two desalination plants in the north of the country.

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