Diplomacy

Ivory Coast
US watches slowed Hezbollah financing probe with concern

The investigation into alleged networks funding the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah in Ivory Coast was launched in 2025, following a tip-off from the Moroccan foreign intelligence service.

Libya
UN appoints audit firm to review frozen Libyan funds

The United Nations Security Council will shortly appoint the firm responsible for conducting an audit of all banks holding Libyan funds frozen under the 2011 UN sanctions.

Palace Intrigues
Mohammed VI, Michael Randrianirina, William Ruto, Félix Tshisekedi

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

MoroccoChinese ambassador receives a royal snub

MadagascarThe Parisian pro-"Michael" support group holds its first bash

KenyaWilliam Ruto steers his advisers clear of infighting

DRCBehind the dismissal of subcontracting regulatory authority boss

Sudan
Abu Dhabi pulls out of its commitment to provide humanitarian aid

In February, the United Arab Emirates announced a $500m package for a UN humanitarian aid fund for Sudan. The monarchy is now going back on its word, citing budgetary constraints related to the United States and Israel's war against Iran, weakening an already underfunded response plan.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastKarine Oulaté, driving social media monetisation

CameroonNassourou Issa, embodiment of the national development strategy

KenyaRuth Oriama, economist with many strings to her bow

Cameroon
New EU representative appointed in Yaoundé

Jean-Marc Châtaigner is expected to be replaced in the coming weeks, after three years in the role.

South Africa
Pretoria steps up pressure on SADC to deliver regional integration roadmap

South Africa, serving as the bloc's acting chair, is pushing for deeper economic cooperation and wants concrete proposals on trade, agriculture and mining ahead of the August summit.

Nigeria
London dispatches its Africa minister to Abuja

During her stay in the Nigerian capital, Chapman is expected to meet several of the country’s top officials, including Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as the two governments seek to build on their renewed partnership.