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Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Emmanuel Macron, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

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

DRCTshisekedi to watch Houston World Cup match from luxury box

Africa Forward summitFally Ipupa, Youssou N'Dour and other stars to perform for Emmanuel Macron

CongoSassou-Nguesso meets Yamina Benguigui amid tit-for-tat between Brazzaville and Paris

Cameroon
Ahead of local elections, Paul Biya's party plans primaries to choose candidates

The presidential party's plans for the selection of candidates in the upcoming elections are gathering pace in the face of growing opposition. Amid mistrust from the grassroots and post-election tensions, this process is seen as key to party restructuring.

Madagascar
Ex-foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa eyes diplomatic return

With strong ties to Western partners, the minister, replaced by Alice N'Diaye at the last reshuffle, is poised to re-emerge on the international stage.

Cameroon
Parliamentarians seek to revive Yaoundé-Paris ties

Members of the Cameroon-France friendship group are preparing for a delegation visit to Paris in September. MP Jean-Jacques Zem has been received by his French counterpart Julien Dive in the French capital.

Ivory Coast, Nigeria
Paris's Quai Branly museum ploughs diplomatic furrow from Lagos to Abidjan

The president of Paris-based Musée du Quai Branly, Emmanuel Kasarhérou, is in Lagos, where he met with the director of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments. At the same time, he is in talks with Ivorian authorities over their planned new museum in Abidjan.

Kenya
Oil scandal showdown looms between Ruto and anti-corruption agency

The sluggish pace of the police investigation into substandard fuel imports has prompted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to launch its own probe. Despite limited powers, the agency appears unafraid of clashing with two cabinet members backed by the president.

Kenya
Ruto riled by allies as golden mining opportunity unravels

The Kenyan president saw the temporary alliance as key to developing gold mines in the west. It is however proving toothless in the face of increasing opposition from the public.

The New Guard
Morocco, Tanzania, Congo

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

MoroccoNayl Tounsi el-Azzoiani, high-achieving lawyer serving the kingdom

TanzaniaJackline Kuwanda, journalist championing human rights

CongoPrécieux Massoueme, Denis Sassou-Nguesso's bridge to the youth

Tunisia
Paris cancels parliamentary mission to Tunis at last minute

While a persistent chill has set in between Carthage and the Élysée Palace, parliamentary diplomacy has so far failed to pick up the baton. The situation highlights Tunisia's hardening stance in the face of criticism from abroad.

Madagascar
Prime minister leads mission to Washington

Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison is set to make his first official overseas visit on 16 April when he travels to Washington, with his priority on renewing AGOA. Accompanied by Malagasy officials and private sector representatives, he will attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

Ivory Coast
Avos Group favourite to take over Somdia

Ivorian businessman Jean-Marie Ackah, who is already involved in several operations with Castel, appears to be the frontrunner to take over the French group's sugar subsidiary.

Somalia
Fallout of capture of Baidoa spreads through the region

The intervention of federal forces in the South West regional capital strengthens a head of state in the midst of a legitimacy crisis with other local leaders. Turkey has also gained influence as a result of this operation, to the detriment of Addis Ababa.