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Morocco
Dakhla prepares to host crown prince Hassan for first Unity Day

King Mohammed VI's only son is expected to open a university hospital complex financed by the FM6SS royal foundation for health and science.

Somalia
AUSSOM turns to Gulf states for financial lifeline

Despite Washington's apparent reprieve regarding the withdrawal of its financial contributions to the peacekeeping mission, the lack of a fallback plan threatens its continued operation. Mogadishu is doing its best to convince Saudi Arabia.

Sudan
Project to build drinking-water plant in Kordofan sparks divisions

In South Kordofan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's administration may put security concerns ahead of the civilian permits granted to NGOs, potentially depriving areas near the RSF of vital resources.

Palace Intrigues
Patrice Talon, Alassane Ouattara, Raila Odinga

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

BeninPatrice Talon, VIP guest at Parc des Princes stadium

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara's ministers battle for office space

KenyaBehind the scenes of the highly political anniversary of Raila Odinga's death

Sudan
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's allies working hard to overcome Emirati stand-off

Egyptian diplomacy is hoping to secure an Arab League condemnation of external support for the Rapid Support Forces, while carefully avoiding a direct confrontation with its backer, the United Arab Emirates.

Tanzania
Dodoma makes last-minute proposal at COP 12 to Nairobi Convention

Tanzania, which held the presidency of the latest conference to the regional treaty governing the protection, management and development of East Africa's marine and coastal environment, sought to highlight maritime security issues in the western Indian Ocean through a joint declaration.

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.

Sudan
Burhan remains poker-faced in encounter with Trump's Africa advisor

The head of the Sudanese Armed Forces made no concessions to Massad Boulos regarding a possible ceasefire, which remains conditional on the disarmament of the Rapid Support Forces.