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Zimbabwe
Harare calls Zambian Kalaluka to testify in Amari Resources arbitration

A major new player entered the US side of the $70m dispute between South Africa's Amari Resources and the state-owned Zimbabwe Mining Development Corp (ZMDC) on 19 August.

Kenya
Washington turns to Kenya's HLB Cezam for its African off-grid projects

The US African Development Foundation (USADF), the American agency which invests in grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs, has turned to the Kenyan consultancy HLB Cezam to recruit an off-grid energy specialist by 9 September.

Ethiopia
EU cooperation in Addis faces tricky relaunch

European embassies in Ethiopia are drawing up a detailed roadmap paving the way for a possible resumption of cooperation between the EU and Ethiopia.

Sudan
Darfur militias remaining in Libya face uncertain return after Juba peace deal falls through

As part of the ceasefire agreement in Libya, which includes the departure of foreign fighters, the last Dafuri contingents still in the country are now having to negotiate their return to Sudan. The success of the process will depend on international backers, which for the moment remain frozen.

Kenya
US ambassador Meg Whitman's low-key drive to reconcile Ruto and Odinga

The new US ambassador to Kenya is playing a leading role in easing the tension following William Ruto's victory in this month's presidential election, and the visit of an American senator could be a key move for bringing about political reconciliation.

Senegal, United Nations
Dakar pushing candidate for UN High Commissionner for Human Rights

Ex-President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, head of the influential United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) since 2018, will not serve a second term. Dakar has just submitted its candidate to Antonio Guterres.

Algeria, United States
US firm GHSN to pioneer foreign hospital management alongside Groupe Souakri

Groupe Souakri, the Algerian partner of the LafargeHolcim cement firm and Renault Trucks, has asked Global Health Services Network to design its future private hospital and paramedical training centre in Meftah. The American group will also manage the new complex, at least during the early years.

Egypt
Sissi steps up efforts to secure Sinai pipelines, at the heart of EU-Egypt-Israel gas deal

Egyptian gas terminals are a recurring target for an Islamic State branch in Sinai. After the EU signed in June an MoU to receive Israeli gas liquefied in Egypt, confronted with the boycott of Russian gas, the protection of these infrastructures has become a major issue for Cairo.

Togo
Miners eye up Togo as the new uranium frontier

Previously known for investments in countries with a well-established mining sector, British junior Power Metal Resources (PWR) has decided to tackle a territory previously explored only for its phosphates: Togo.

The New Guard
South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Tunisia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

South Africa Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor and rising opposition social-media star

Nigeria Dozy Mmobuosi, leading tech titan

Zimbabwe Simbarashe Gwenzi, youth ambassador from Harare to Addis

Tunisia Sayida Ounissi, former Ennahda MP and thorn in Saied's side

Kenya
Odinga and Ruto vie for Jimmy Wanjigi's blessing

After the electoral commission disqualified the multi-millionaire head of the Kwacha Group from the presidential race, the two front-runners, Raila Odinga and William Ruto, are both hoping he will back their campaign.