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Libya
Saddam Haftar seeks to rally Fezzan tribes

The deputy commander of the Libyan National Army is seeking to thwart Tripoli’s plans for the far south. Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba’s Government of National Unity intends to form a joint force there.

Central African Republic
Two Wagner contacts dropped from Moscow delegation

At the last minute, two pro-Russian Central African Republic figures were removed from the list of representatives accompanying the president to the Russia-Africa Summit, organised on 28 and 29 October.

Morocco
Dakhla prepares to host crown prince Hassan for first Unity Day

King Mohammed VI's only son is expected to open a university hospital complex financed by the FM6SS royal foundation for health and science.

Algeria, Gabon
Graïne recalibrates its continental expansion strategy

As volatility and tighter import controls disrupt its traditional grain-import business in Algeria, the group led by Djamel Graïne is looking to expand across the continent, with poultry production a key priority.

The New Guard
Uganda, Morocco, Egypt

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

UgandaChalla Elma Kapel, the ruling party's new voice in the east

MoroccoMohamed Birouaine, a student betting on French-Moroccan networks

EgyptBasma Mohamed, Brussels' bridge on migration

Tanzania
PM Nchemba seeks new investors in London

The Tanzanian prime minister spent five days in the UK in early October promoting investment in his country, but did not manage to secure a meeting with a representative of the British government.

Tunisia
Competition council faces challenging relaunch

No launch date has been announced, with the project now significantly behind schedule. The organisation has been at a near standstill for several years now.