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Libya
Battle begins for control of Libya's High State Council

Those seeking a new Libyan government are trying to replace the council's president, Mohamed Takala, who refuses to back their plan.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Félix Tshisekedi, Amadou Ba, Mahamat Idriss Déby

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

Ivory Coast Ouattara sponsors African journalism award ceremony

DRC Tshisekedi offers Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella signed copy of his book

Senegal Amadou Ba's stay in Paris

Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby to publish new autobiography

Libya
Stephanie Koury faced with uphill task at UNSMIL

The deputy special representative of the UN mission in Libya has moved to the forefront of efforts to reunify the North African country.

Madagascar
Disquiet in diplomatic community after blackballing of EU ambassador

Since Andry Rajoelina's request for the EU ambassador to leave the island, a small group of ambassadors has been secretly trying to quell the diplomatic crisis.

Botswana, South Africa
UN peacekeeping chief to talk DRC on SADC tour

Jean-Pierre Lacroix will begin a tour of three SADC countries on 21 April.

South Sudan
Sarah Cleto Rial, Riek Machar's key ally in Salva Kiir's stronghold

South Sudan's opposition leader wants to make the most of the popularity of the country's only woman governor, whose achievements have made her someone worth wooing but have also sparked internal rivalry.

Inner circles | DRC
SADC regional force chief Monwabisi Dyakopu walks tightrope against M23

After almost four months in charge of a regional intervention force deployed to restore peace to eastern DRC, the South African is frustrated by a shortage of men and resources. And a chronically strained relationship with MONUSCO isn't helping.

Horn of Africa
Swiss seek mediation role in East African crises

Bern is looking to boost its influence by using its soft power to help address the many crises in the region. It is also hoping to grow trade with the continent.

Kenya
French foreign minister to talk Sudan and climate on maiden trip to Kenya

France's new foreign minister will spend part of his first trip to Africa in Kenya.

Kenya
Nairobi revamps anti-terror strategy as AU peacekeepers prepare Somalia withdrawal

Security officials are planning increased surveillance of social media, which is increasingly being used by extremist groups. The number of attacks carried out in Kenya has decreased, but the risk remains.

Namibia
UN ambassador Imene-Chanduru faces forced labour charges in US

A close associate of the Namibian vice president is facing charges brought by her former domestic employee relating to the period when she was posted to the US.

The New Guard
Cameroon, Nigeria, Libya

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

CameroonChristel-Diane Youbi, entrepreneur committed to young professionals

NigeriaHamzat Lawal, anti-corruption activist and education champion

LibyaMohamed Shawesh, defender of a new political scene