DRC, Israel, United States
As he eyes the presidency, Katumbi turns to US and Israel

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou Nguesso, Mohamed Bazoum, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Faure Gnassingbé, Moïse Katumbi

Intrigues big and small... Every Tuesday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

Congo Sassou purchases self-promotion in Paris

Niger/Burkina Faso Bazoum orders Colonel Damiba to dress in civilian clothes

Togo Gnassingbé plans to build new ministerial district in Lomé

DR Congo Moïse Katumbi's discreet lobbying in Paris

DRC
Beveraggi vs Katumbi: one final summons before Beverragi takes the DRC before the CCI

Frenchman Pascal Beveraggi is giving one last chance to the DRC to react before beginning arbitration proceedings over his case against Congolese politician Moïse Katumbi. He is looking for support among France's political class and media.

DRC
Katumbi splashes out to cosy up to Biden administration

The Congolese politician Moïse Katumbi who has a taste for lobbyists in the US has enlisted the services of a new cabinet in Washington.

DRC
Congo nationality debate raises fresh questions about Moïse Katumbi's 'Italian' origins

A proposal from former presidential candidate Noël Tshiani to allow only candidates with a Congolese father and mother to run for president has caused a public outcry in the DRC. It has also brought an angry reaction from the new party of former Katangan goveror Moïse Katumbi, who is thought to be part-Italian.