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Burundi
Security services tighten surveillance of M23 network

Fearing infiltration by sympathisers of the rebel movement and its allies, the government has carried out a series of arrests in recent weeks, further heightening political tensions ahead of the May 2027 presidential election.

Gabon
Oligui Nguema faces risk of rebellion within PDG

Meeting for a seminar in Libreville, the Parti Démocratique Gabonais came close to openly opposing the head of state's government, but ultimately backed down. Divisions within the former ruling party point to a possible resurgence in the influence of ousted president Ali Bongo.

The New Guard
Rwanda, Senegal, Cameroon

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

RwandaZhan Beleniuk, key figure of Kyiv's parliamentary diplomacy in Africa

SenegalFatou Kiné Diakhaté, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's trusted right-hand woman

CameroonDalami Mahaman, bringing North French politics to Moungo Nord

Libya
Saddam Haftar strengthens his hold on House of Representatives

The deputy commander of the Libyan National Army paved the way for the election of a new speaker of the House of Representatives, who is affiliated with him. Now that Aguila Saleh Issa is gone, he can rely on a legislature that is firmly in his hands.

Algeria
Algiers and Madrid prepare talks amid gas and Western Sahara tensions

Despite some uncertainty, Algerian and Spanish diplomats are pressing ahead with a high-level meeting in the Spanish capital at the end of October.

The New Guard
South Sudan, Benin, Madagascar

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

South SudanAwow Daniel Chuang, taking charge of petroleum ministry

West AfricaJoé Dwèt Filé, from the stage to presidential palaces

MadagascarHoussen Mebobaly Safy, budding agribusiness entrepreneur

Madagascar
French MP on mission to Antananarivo

Responsible for monitoring official development assistance within the National Assembly’s finance committee, the MP for the 3rd constituency of the Côtes-d’Armor department also sits on the France–Madagascar friendship group.

Libya, Mali
The secrets behind Azawad Liberation Front's visit to Benghazi

The separatist military organisation sent a high-level delegation to eastern Libya to hold talks with Saddam Haftar. However, requests for collaboration and support in military equipment have gone unanswered.