Politics

Libya
Saddam Haftar strengthens his hold on House of Representatives

The deputy commander of the Libyan National Army paved the way for the election of a new speaker of the House of Representatives, who is affiliated with him. Now that Aguila Saleh Issa is gone, he can rely on a legislature that is firmly in his hands.

Sudan
Mediation groups Quad and Quintet seek to step up their joint efforts

A new round of consultations between the two groups are due to take place. At the same time, the Quintet is preparing to bring together civilian and political representatives in Addis Ababa in order to sketch out the contours of the post-war period.

Libya
With the central bank in crisis, French groups stuck with unpaid bills

Delays in honouring payments are undermining imports by French-based companies operating in the country. In response, the bank's governor is seeking to bring exchange rates more under control.

Central African Republic, DRC
A son of ex-president François Bozizé briefly detained in Kinshasa

Kévin Bozizé is suspected of having met with officers who formerly served in the Central African army, a claim which his entourage denies.

West Africa
Senegalese banker to be appointed vice president of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development

Mabouba Diagne’s successor is expected in Lomé on 7 October, at the headquarters of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, where he will be received by its president, Ghanaian George Agyekum Donkor.

Morocco
Akhannouch and Wakrim families launch new real estate company

Soukayna Akhannouch, the daughter of the outgoing head of government, has just created two new entities dedicated to tourism and hospitality, both located in the Tafraouti building in Casablanca.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Ali Bongo, Mamadi Doumbouya, Alassane Ouattara

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

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso makes a late-night visit to Ali Bongo

GuineaConakry's failed attempt to organise Sidya Touré's funeral

Ivory CoastThe lineup for Dominique Ouattara's grand gala

Madagascar
Masonic lodges face pressure from the authorities

Two Malagasy Freemasons have been in custody since the end of July as part of an investigation led by the public prosecutor. Since then, the island's Masonic lodges have been trying to smooth relations with the current government.

Ethiopia
Oromo Liberation Army takes plunge to join anti-Abiy Ahmed coalition

The rebel group from the Oromia region is included as one of the seven members of the Alliance for Survival, alongside the Tigray People's Liberation Front and the Fano. Its decision was the subject of intense internal negotiations in the run-up to the joint declaration.

Palace Intrigues
Mahamat Idriss Déby, William Ruto, Alassane Ouattara

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

ChadMahamat Idriss Déby hesitates over trip to Paris business forum

KenyaWilliam Ruto urges churches to switch to his preferred bank

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara, keen viewer of the LCI news channel

Libya
Saddam and Khaled Haftar clash over fate of parliament speaker

The two Haftar brothers are at odds over whether to keep Aguila Salah Issa in his post. Meanwhile, 87 MPs seek to amend the House of Representatives' rules to pave the way for his removal.