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Tanzania
Following the post-election crisis, factional wars threaten presidential party

Samia Suluhu Hassan is walking a tightrope. The president's unpredictable foreign policy is straining her relations with her main backer, Jakaya Kikwete. In addition, the Magufuli clan continues to threaten the cohesion of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party.

Zambia
Austin Elements refines its critical minerals refinery project

The US firm plans to invest several hundred million dollars in a mineral and metal refinery project for electric batteries and dreams of having its own mine.

Morocco
The backgrounds of the king's nephew's partners in their hot pursuit of lithium

Moroccan King Mohammed VI's nephew, Moulay Idriss Filali, has embarked on lithium prospecting with Italian Carl Esprey, the head of a mining exploration company. A well-connected young Israeli-British national has also joined the venture.

Palace Intrigues
Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Simone Gbagbo, François Louncény Fall

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

Central African RepublicFaustin-Archange Touadéra dispatches master spy to Belgrade

Ivory CoastOuattara has the power over Simone Gbagbo's electricity?

Guinea, ChadTwo former prime ministers take up the pen

Libya
Macron's special envoy hosts rival Libyan politicians in Paris

The French president's adviser met with the speaker of the Libyan parliament and the president of the High Council of State to discuss the UN road map and measures aimed at organising elections.

Cameroon
Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

A tired showcase of power, Yaoundé's only five-star hotel is about to undergo a major renovation. In early December, Cameroon Hotels Corp launched a call for tenders to recruit a project manager to oversee a large-scale refurbishment.

The New Guard
Libya, Morocco, Rwanda

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

LIBYAOsama Dbeibeh, the PM's cousin, has a new goal: a career in the beautiful game

RwandaClarisse Iribagiza, putting tech at the service of development

MoroccoAmine Mazzen, a leading voice in continental football

Kenya
Ahead of elections, Ruto seeks to settle land disputes

Recently granted expanded powers, the state agency responsible for public land management is to decide on the relocation of hundreds of families displaced by local conflicts over the past few decades. This highly political issue comes just a year and a half before the presidential race.

Africa
Confederation of African Football president under fire over AFCON TV rights

The strategy adopted by CAF and its president for broadcasting Africa Cup of Nations matches has irked several French-speaking countries, which are complaining of unfavourable treatment.