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Internal splits among the Islamists

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The split has been consummated between the Al-Shabaab group and the partisans of the old Islamic Courts who joined the opposition alliance based in Asmara.

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Marine Le Pen, the National Rally’s candidate in the 2027 French presidential election, in N’Djamena in April 2017
Inner Circle | Africa France's National Rally works on Africa strategy ahead of 2027 election DRC Gécamines and trading firm Vitol on verge of finalising crucial agreement
The Gécamines Shituru plant, near Likasi in Haut-Katanga province, DRC, on 31 January 2013.
Benin Wadagni set to travel to Abu Dhabi and Russia-Africa summit
President of Benin Romuald Wadagni in Cotonou in May 2026.
Morocco How Emirati defence firm Edge is gaining a foothold in Rabat
A weapon platform fitted with Desert Sting 16 munitions on display at the Edge pavilion during the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, in February 2023.
Algeria, Gabon Graïne recalibrates its continental expansion strategy Sudan Project to build drinking-water plant in Kordofan sparks divisions Kenya Village chiefs and Elders become Ruto's allies in fresh crackdown on illicit alcohol
Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi in May 2026.
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Cameroonian President Paul Biya in Yaoundé in April 2026.

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