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Kenya
Parliament weighs diplomatic immunity for Ford Foundation

Wishing to strengthen its presence in Nairobi, the philanthropic organisation has won government backing for diplomatic clearance similar to that enjoyed by international organisations. This comes despite a past clash with President William Ruto.

Kenya, Madagascar
Ruto and Randrianirina's unexpected closer relationship

Invited to Antananarivo to celebrate 66 years of independence, the Kenyan president is making his first visit to the country. Despite the island's suspension from the African Union following the Colonel's coup, relations between the two states have strengthened in recent months.

Kenya, Sudan
Trump administration probes Nairobi on RSF ties

The Kenyan authorities want to avoid any American sanctions, at a time when Washington plans to take a tougher stance against Sudanese paramilitaries and their allies. Despite the increasing evidence presented by his opponents, William Ruto pleads neutrality in this conflict.

Comoros islands, Kenya
Ruto, Assoumani and Macron put their differences aside in Nairobi

Despite past tensions over the island of Mayotte, the heads of state of the three countries used the Africa Forward summit to take their cooperation forward, and the authorities of the French overseas territory have now strengthened their partnership with the Kenyan private sector.

Comoros islands
Moroni fears Mayotte issue will surface at Africa Forward summit

Ahead of the France-Africa summit, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 11 and 12 May, the Comoros is apprehensive about Paris bringing up the question of the Indian Ocean archipelago, a French department, that the Comoros claims as its own.

Ethiopia, Kenya
French minister Caroit on tour to promote Africa-France summit

Paris and Nairobi plan to take advantage of the African Union summit to promote the Africa Forward event.

Kenya
Name of Kenyan organisers of Africa-France Summit revealed

Kenya's former ambassador in Tokyo (2012-2020) and Moscow (2020-2024) will be in charge of organising a summit that will bring together African countries and France in Nairobi, early 2026.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, João Lourenço, Burna Boy, William Ruto

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

DRCFélix Tshisekedi ruffles João Lourenço's feathers

NigeriaAfropop star Burna Boy struggles to fill Stade de France

KenyaMusalia Mudavadi's rough time at State House