Giorgia Meloni

Algeria, Tunisia
Medlink-EU electricity project takes shape

Largely driven by Rome, the idea is to supply Europe with renewable energy from Algeria and Tunisia. Following investment agreements, lobbying and the creation of dedicated subsidiaries, it is now well on track.

Algeria
Brussels grows impatient with Algiers' delays over trade dispute

The Algerian Foreign Ministry has still not provided the European Union with the name of its arbitrator in the legal proceedings between the two parties concerning their bilateral association agreement.

Africa
Giorgia Meloni's Mattei Plan challenged by the opposition

Two years after the much-heralded announcement of €5.5bn in Italian investment on the continent, the programme's disappointing results are causing political opponents to grit their teeth.

Ethiopia
French Development Agency calls for the National Palace to be fully opened to visitors

A year after its inauguration, Emperor Haïlé Sélassié's former residence has only been partially opened, due to a growing number of official visits. The AFD, which financed its restoration, is in negotiations with the prime minister's office.

Morocco
Rabat plays economic lobbying card with Rome

Boosted by the recent UN vote on Western Sahara, Moroccan diplomacy is intensifying its pressure on Italy, which is still linked to Algeria on energy matters and which is showing caution on the issue.

Tunisia
ENI and ATOG attempt a delicate asset swap

Despite the closeness between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed, ENI has so far been unable to secure approval for a deal with the cash-strapped junior ATOG, which is unable to finance its contractual obligations.

Africa
Sidi Ould Tah has his work cut out at helm of AfDB

No sooner had Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah taken up his post as head of the African Development Bank than he was faced with a real pile of sensitive issues: managing the liabilities left by his predecessor and the thorny task of recapitalising the concessional window.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

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

DRCMaman Marthe in the thick of UDPS crisis

Ivory CoastMacron and Ouattara speak during Eid

Burkina FasoIbrahim Traoré snubs Doha envoy

UgandaTweets by Museveni's son cause uproar within presidential family

Libya
NOC looks to win back majors with huge tender call

The National Oil Corp is hoping to interest foreign investors in exploring and operating 22 new oil concessions. But political instability could be the project's undoing.

Tunisia
Brussels and Tunis negotiate to maintain European aid

The European Commission has been criticised for maintaining aid linked to the migration issue, despite warnings about human rights violations in Tunisia.

Palace Intrigues
Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi

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

CARTouadéra's party raises funds for Independence Day parade

CongoSassou back in Paris for Notre-Dame re-opening

SomaliaMinisterial battle heats up for appointment of Geneva rep

Congo
Sassou to meet Pope Francis and Giorgia Meloni in Rome

The Congolese president will be in Rome from 24 November for a working visit due to last several days.