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Sudan
Anti-war coalition rails against Islamists as it tours Europe

For the past 10 days, the coalition led by Abdallah Hamdok has been trying to drum up fresh support in European capitals. During these meetings, at the risk of undermining their professed neutrality, its members have systematically denounced the Muslim Brotherhood, which is allied with Sudan's regular army.

Sudan
After fall of El Fasher, attention shifts to Jebel Marra

The Rapid Support Forces are insisting that the Sudan Liberation Movement hand over army soldiers who have taken refuge in this isolated mountainous area. Urged to join the parallel government, the SLM is also troubled by internal divisions.

Sudan
The Quintet encounters its first challenges in Djibouti

A new meeting of Sudanese political and civil society groups was scheduled to take place in mid-December in the Djiboutian capital. However it has been postponed due to a lack of coordination among organisers and disagreements among participants.

Kenya
Ruto looks to bring onside rising star in west George Natembeya

The by-elections sped up the rise of the governor of Trans-Nzoia county. Seeking out new electors since the death of his ally Raila Odinga, the head of state is keen to secure the support of this opponent and is even willing to offer him a place in the front row for the forthcoming presidential campaign.

South Africa
ANC ministers divided over chromite tax

Two government heavyweights, Parks Tau and Gwede Mantashe, are at odds over the measures to be taken to revive the failing ferrochrome industry. Those under consideration have provoked strong opposition from mining groups, including Sibanye-Stillwater.

South Africa
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister finally appoints chief of staff

The academic Clarence Tshitereke has just joined Gwede Mantashe's ranks, thus putting an end to a search marked by the rejection of two other candidates.

Sudan
In Port Sudan, an intense power struggle is underway over Ministry of Foreign Affairs

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's military leadership is reluctant to let the civilian government dictate foreign policy during wartime. The reshuffling continues at the head of the ministry.

Sudan
General Burhan's camp riven by divisions in the light of the taking of El Fasher

SAF second in command, General Shams al-Dine Kabbashi, gathered the recommendations from political groups in mid-October for the start of a national dialogue. As there is a lack of consensus from the outset, this initiative risks suffering at the hands of the RSF advance in Darfur.

Central African Republic, South Africa
Faustin-Archange Touadéra invited to G20 Summit in Johannesburg

With close ties to Pretoria, the Central African Republic president has been invited by Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the summit of the 20 biggest world powers, to be held in Johannesburg in late November.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

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

NigeriaFinancier Farouk Gumel lends his services to Botswana

KenyaRosemary Nyawira Muchangi promotes youth in mining

South AfricaFaith Sebopela, regional leader of an ANC youth league under reconstruction

South Africa
ANC economic liberals want to appoint Nhlanhla Nene as head of revenue service

Several influential people in the business sphere are engaging in efforts to propel former finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene, to the head of the South African Revenue Service

South Africa
Conservative US think tank Hudson Institute extends an ambivalent hand to Ramaphosa

The South African president has received an invitation to speak at the Hudson Institute during his upcoming visit to the United States. However, given that the organisation has become a hub for anti-ANC propagandists in recent months, he has not accepted the offer.

South Africa
Main banking lobby protests against government cacophony on customs tariffs

At the Banking Association of South Africa AGM, the CEO of Standard Bank has called on politicians to stop giving conflicting economic messages.