Central African Republic
Portuguese president to visit Bangui

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema sends half-brother to New Delhi

CARPortuguese president's Bangui visit takes a turn for the worse

DRCFélix Tshisekedi's former private adviser gets stuck in Dubai

Central African Republic
Armed forces training to be the focus when EU arrives for government talks

A European delegation is expected in Bangui in mid-February and is due to meet with Faustin-Archange Touadéra, in particular to address the tricky topic of military training.

Central African Republic
Southeast plagued by deadly clashes between Zandé militias and government forces

The Haut-Mbomou region is experiencing renewed violence following the election of Faustin-Archange Touadéra to a third term.

Central African Republic
Bangui strikes mining deal with Canadian group CVMR

In the run-up to the presidential election, the government has signed an agreement with a mining giant. The company has its sights set on uranium, coltan, copper, gold and nickel in the country.

Central African Republic
UN attempts to defuse situation between Touadéra and opposition

With a candidate president on one side and wary opponents on the other, the UN has found itself at the heart of political rivalries in Bangui. Jean-Pierre Lacroix held a series of consultations during a visit to the country, ahead of an increasingly contested presidential election.