While Ibrahim Traoré's junta continues to strengthen its relations with Russia, the possibility of providing military support to the Burkinabe authorities is once again on the agenda in Brussels. But opinions in the bloc are strongly divided on this highly sensitive issue.
Despite being sacked by decree on 9 November, Boukar Abdourahim, the outgoing chief of staff of National Assembly speaker Cavayé Yeguié Djibril, is stubbornly clinging on to his seat.
The president intends to bring several ambassadors back to Abidjan before the end of the year. Some major diplomats are on the list, which is but a prelude to a vast overhaul of the foreign ministry.
Breaking news published on 22/11/23 at 17h13 - After several months of suspense, French president Emmanuel Macron has just decided on his new Africa adviser.
Uganda is seeking to dispel its reputation as a hotbed of illicit gold trading. But a recent report, which revealed major discrepancies between gold imports and exports and singled out several companies, shows that the country has a long way to go.
The Security Council is pondering the future of the UN mission in Sudan, which has been on hold since fighting broke out in April. Its mandate may be extended for a few months but its long-term fate is uncertain.
Civil society auditors have heavily criticised the electoral register being used in the current presidential election.
In a confidential report, Libya's Audit Bureau has criticised its embassy in Paris over its reckless spending under former ambassador Hamed Ahmed Elhouderi.
Moroccans have been staying away in droves from the hamburger chain since last month's sharp escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. The US giant is now staging a rearguard media riposte.
