Politics

Palace Intrigues
Romuald Wadagni, Alassane Ouattara, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Daoussa Déby

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

BeninRomuald Wadagni misses Ivory Coast independence celebrations

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's security chiefs alarmed by Fabien Singaye's presence in Kinshasa

ChadDaoussa Idriss Déby makes discreet Paris visit

Sudan
Last-chance congress for Burhan-aligned wing of the National Umma Party

The loyalist branch of this movement is seeking to close ranks in a bid to influence the national dialogue launched by the SAF commander. A roadmap is being drafted despite the appearance of cracks within the organisation upon the death of its historical leader, ex-prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi.

Madagascar
Junta-chartered tanker arrives with its petrol delivery

State Procurement of Madagascar's order for petrol, currently anchored off the coast of Toamasina, illustrates President Michaël Randrianirina’s determination to regain control over fuel import channels.

Madagascar, Mauritius
In Port Louis, Mamy Ravatomanga fights prison detention

The detention battle surrounding the Malagasy businessman, who is being held at Melrose prison in eastern Mauritius, will continue before a specialist court on 9 September.

Sudan
Ex-RSF chief Musa Khamsin wants to set his terms for joining Burhan's ranks

As defections by paramilitary brigade leaders from Hemeti's forces to the regular army multiply, their reintegration into General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's loyalist camp is turning into a bargaining exercise.

Kenya
Edwin Sifuna-led opposition plans US trip

Represented by its director of fundraising, Paul Lwali, the US branch of the Kenyan opposition coalition Linda Mwananchi has formally registered with the authorities in Washington.

Sudan
Hemeti carefully arbitrates to save his tribal alliances

The peace agreement signed at the end of June between the Salamat and Beni Halba tribes was not enough to calm tensions between Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's two regional allies. The general is concerned about the impact the clashes are having on the supply lines to his troops.

Central African Republic
Security firm Amarante back in interior ministry's sights

The French group is once again locking horns with the authorities in Bangui. This development comes at the same time as the firm vies to retain its contract for the security of the country's EU delegation.

Madagascar
Sovereign wealth fund finally appoints board

In July, nearly three months after ex-general Béni Xavier Rasolofonirina was appointed interim head, the FSM sovereign wealth fund adopted a new organisational structure. The team includes members from the presidency, prime minister's office and finance ministry.