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Eritrea
Asmara sends top diplomat to Geneva to oppose special rapporteur's mandate

Having historically opposed international missions scrutinising its human rights record, Eritrea has adapted its strategy. In Geneva, several countries echoed its talking points during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

Sudan
No UN return to Khartoum until at least 2026

A UN evaluation team considers that the Sudanese capital is still too dangerous for the relocation of its activities, while the Sovereignty Council has set a six-month deadline for reinstating its government in Khartoum.

Palace Intrigues
Paul Kagame, Romi Bhatia, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi

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

DRC-FranceÉlysée and foreign ministry bid to postpone Solidarité Congo concert

MoroccoRomi Bhatia takes a plane ride

EgyptMacron due in Cairo on 7 April

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Egypt, Mozambique

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

Ivory CoastAmadou Coulibaly, expert at the service of US embassy

EgyptYasmine Abo el-Fotoh, championing women in video games

MozambiqueIsaac Vasco da Gama, the ophthalmologist trying to shake up paediatrics

Sudan
World Bank releases $186m emergency aid for Sudan

The World Bank released two emergency financing packages for Sudan on 13 December - one for $100m and one for $86m. 13 million Sudanese have fled their homes and 24 million need emergency humanitarian aid due to the civil war that erupted in April 2023.

Morocco
One year after earthquakes, Rabat maintains firm control over Al Haouz reconstruction

Morocco prefers to use the special fund created in the immediate aftermath of the natural disaster and budget reallocations to rebuild damaged areas. It is limiting its reliance on international aid to local grassroots initiatives and NGOs.

Niger
Niamey turns to UN for medical equipment

Niger's health ministry has signed a $14.6m contract with UNICEF and UNOPS.

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.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Angola, Uganda

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

MadagascarMax Andonirina Fontaine is new environment minister

AngolaEva Rosa Santos to speak for Angolan women entrepreneurs at UN

UgandaDuncan Abigaba, Museveni's faithful communicator

Sudan
Global Fund and health minister clash over aid millions

The world's largest financier of AIDS, TB, and malaria prevention and treatment has redirected its grants for Sudan to the United Nations Development Programme. The country's health minister fears the money now won't reach key healthcare programmes.

The New Guard
Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo, Ethiopia

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

SenegalMouhamadou Lamine Bara, the PR man advising Macky Sall's opponents

Equatorial GuineaTeresa Isabel Nnang Avomo, GEPetrol's new boss at the service of the vice president

DR CongoTrésor Mputu moves from football to politics

EthiopiaKidus Fisaha Asfaw, from Mountain View to green construction

African Union, Libya, United Nations
AU lobbying to impose African candidate in UN mediator role in Libya

The pan-African organisation recently sent a list to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres of four candidates it would like to see head the UN mission in Libya, including two of Africa's diplomatic heavyweights. Africa Intelligence reveals their names.