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Comoros islands
Moscow faces headwinds in plans to establish embassy

Moscow's expanding diplomatic network in Africa will not overlook the Comoros archipelago, even though its president is not exactly on best terms with Moscow when it comes to Ukraine.

Morocco
Royal Air Maroc hook-up with Starlink Wi-Fi to go ahead

After months of negotiations, RAM and SpaceX's subsidiary specialising in satellite internet access have finally reached an agreement that will enable Elon Musk's company to equip the national airline's entire fleet by 2027.

Tunisia
Citroën ordered to pay former distributor €7.2m for hasty withdrawal

The Paris Commercial Court has ruled against the French carmaker for abruptly ending its commercial relationship with two Tunisian companies after partnerships of several years, ordering Citroën to pay them 24.3m Tunisian dinars.

Kenya
Pan-African insurer ATIDI strengthens financing capacity to meet project demand

The Nairobi-based group will now be able to reinvest its dividends directly into future credit lines. The move follows major capital injections from international players, including African ones.

Equatorial Guinea
French court orders further evictions from Teodorin Obiang's Paris mansion

This is a new development in the French government’s sale of the mansion at 42 Avenue Foch, in the capital's 16th arrondissement, which belongs to the vice president of Equatorial Guinea.

Kenya
AFCON 2027 build-up falters as Ruto turns up the pressure

Major works have been stalled or slowed by the payment arrears the government is accumulating with its contractors in Nairobi. Some within the executive fear that the continental football competition may not be co-hosted by Kenya as planned.

Cameroon
The new life of Émile Joël Bamkoui, former head of military intelligence

A year after retiring, Paul Biya's former security official has disappeared from the public eye. Having moved into the fuel distribution and trading sectors, he has not ruled out a return to public office.

Algeria
The enigmatic Argentine company fighting forest fires

Recruited in 2024 and again in 2025 for three summer campaigns, Aaxod has been operating three small aircraft in Algeria's forested mountain ranges since the end of May. In Argentina, the company has been at the centre of a major investigation for the past two years.

Burundi
Nine months ahead of elections, Ndayishimiye tightens grip on the country

Fearful of destabilising elements infiltrating both the country and the ruling party, the executive has engaged in a months-long wave of arrests. No one is spared, not even the entourage of figures close to power.

Ivory Coast
Idriss Diallo raises the stakes to remain at helm of football federation

Seeking a second term, the incumbent president is working on a series of measures designed to boost his campaign ahead of the elections scheduled for 12 September.

Gabon
Khalil Rihan helps position Israeli arms broker Gaby Peretz in Libreville

The influential Lebanese businessman has helped introduce the head of military brokerage firm AD Con to Gabon's security establishment. The company is now working to finalise a major contract to equip the armed forces.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Omar-Denis Junior Bongo, Brigitte and Tina Touadéra

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

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema expected in Abidjan

GabonOmar-Denis Junior referred to the criminal court whilst at his wedding

Central African RepublicFaustin-Archange Touadéra's wives on a visit to Russia