Africa

Cameroon, Chad
Nathalie Moudiki fails in mediation of Tradex dispute

Tasked with finding a way out of the dispute opposing Tradex and the brokerage firms Velissa and Losange, the SNH's number‑two adviser attempted discreet mediation in the French capital in February. The talks, however, failed to resolve a conflict that has dragged on for more than fifteen years.

Kenya
Ruto persuaded by his neighbours to roll back privatisation of port authority

The presidents of Uganda and Rwanda were concerned that their imports from Mombasa would become more expensive if the Kenya Ports Authority was sold off. The Kenyan head of state has ultimately opted for a compromise solution.

Algeria
Head of Bel Algeria packs bags amid turmoil

After 2025, a year marked by several setbacks for the French giant, its Algeria director, Patrick Gresse, in post since 2022, will leave his position in May 2026.

Morocco
Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

While the campaign to find Chakib Alj's successor has just officially kicked off, uncertainty remains around who will stand as a candidate for CGEM's presidency.

DRC
The multi-million-dollar holes in state payroll

Following repeated red flags, President Tshisekedi launched an audit of public sector pay in February. In 2023, the finance watchdog produced a detailed report on the same subject that identified serious irregularities but which apparently led to no action.

Nigeria
ENI readies investment plan for former OPL 245 fields

The signing of a settlement agreement with Abuja over the offshore block that was the subject of an ICSID arbitration is expected to allow the Italian major to speed up its production timetable. A development plan and its financing are already on the table.

Egypt, Sudan
Cairo increasingly drawn into the Sudan conflict

Egypt has intensified its support for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's regular army since its defeat in El Fasher in October. The war in Iran offers the Sudanese Armed Forces commander a decisive opportunity to launch an offensive in western Sudan, with the strategic support of his allies.

South Sudan
Opposition to Salva Kiir builds united front

Riek Machar is establishing a formal partnership between his movement and the United People's Alliance, a coalition of anti-government forces.

Palace Intrigues
"Siteny", Wagner, Faure Gnassingbé

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

MadagascarNational Assembly speaker worms way into Colonel Randrianirina's Paris delegation

Central AfricaRussia tests propaganda machine on French aid worker's arrest

West AfricaFaure Gnassingbé hosts ECOWAS 50th anniversary

Cameroon
Lenders vie to finance Kribi's industrial zone

With a total estimated cost of €795m, the development project for the port of Kribi's industrial zone has already attracted several multilateral institutions in addition to the African Development Bank.