Politics

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

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

Zambia
US health deal negotiations to be challenged in court

On 10 June 2026, a highly political trial will open at Lusaka’s constitutional court. Two Zambian human rights NGOs accuse the government of failing to consult Parliament as part of this cooperation.

Libya
From football to politics, Ibrahim Dbeibeh challenges his uncle for premiership

The éminence grise and nephew of Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh is using his position as president of the Asswehly SC football club to boost his popularity. This foothold is proving useful in his quest to take over the reins of the government.

Gabon
Libreville gears up for central Africa's most lavish and political wedding of the year

The capital is set to host the grandiose nuptials of Omar-Denis Junior Bongo and Julia Otto Mbongo, which will be attended by a large number of the regional elite and leading figures from French-speaking Africa.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Nadia Fettah Alaoui

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

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso gives ground on daughter's marriage

SenegalTafsir Diattara, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's informal visitor

MoroccoTwo ministers to attend French economic forum

DRC
Bank records put subcontracting regulator chief under scrutiny

A letter targeting Miguel Kashal, head of the ARSP subcontracting regulatory authority, cites records showing tens of millions of dollars withdrawn in cash. The matter, linked to security needs in the war against M23, is an open secret among top government figures.

Ethiopia
Anti-Abiy backers urge Ogaden National Liberation Front to resume fighting

The nationalist group led by Abdirahman Mahdi had however been conducting secret negotiations with Abiy Ahmed’s administration for nearly a year and a half in an attempt to reach a compromise.

Ivory Coast
Communications officer Ibrahim Kourouma joins the presidency

The RCG West Africa CEO’s arrival comes with the backing of Secretary General of the Presidency and Director of Communications Masséré Touré-Koné, of whom he becomes one of the advisers.

The New Guard
Libya, Guinea, Madagascar

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

LibyaHaitham al-Zahaf, restoring trust with the youth

GuineaIbrahima Kourouma, building digital bridges from North Carolina

MadagascarSoa Ratsifandrihana, the choreographer reshaping contemporary dance