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Tanzania
BRICS competition and instability put Western backers on alert

The violence that marred the end of October general elections has led some countries to reconsider their support for the country. Faced with the difficulty of withdrawing donations and loans, the IMF, like other organisations, is stalling.

Mauritania
Brussels and Nouakchott strengthen cooperation on migration issues

Joint efforts by EU and Mauritanian authorities to curb illegal immigration to Europe are gradually bearing fruit. Spain has played a significant role in this outcome.

Tanzania
Opposition in delicate position in face of Gen Z demands

Many challenges await Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo as they seek to capitalise on the post-election crisis. However, with very few seats in parliament and depleted finances, the two parties are backed into a corner.

Palace Intrigues
Mohammed VI, William Ruto, Umaro Sissoco Embaló

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

MoroccoMohammed VI's exclusive trip to see the pharaohs

KenyaGideon Moi says ‘no' to joining Ruto's new government

Guinea-BissauThe problematic ex-president Umaro Sissoco Embaló

Kenya
Following Raila Odinga's death, his party tries to avert implosion

The leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement is set to mull proposals aimed at easing tensions between its various factions. President William Ruto's interest in Kenya's second largest political party, however, is only accentuating the differences.

Gabon
Ahead of its congress, the Bongos' old party enters turbulent waters

The Parti Démocratique Gabonais, forsaken by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is entering turbulent waters before its end-of-year congress as internal dissent simmers.

Cameroon
World Bank conditions Kikot dam funds on further efforts from Yaoundé

The Bretton Woods institution stated once again that no support would be forthcoming for the Kikot dam until Cameroon had undertaken reforms in the electricity sector.

Palace Intrigues
Teodorin Obiang Nguema, Paul Biya, Raila Odinga, Cyril Ramaphosa and Alassane Ouattara

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

CameroonTeodorin Obiang Nguema cosies up to busy Biyas

KenyaRaila Odinga's posthumous, final memoir in the offing

South AfricaCyril Ramaphosa chides his oil minister for being hooked on hydrocarbons

Ivory CoastOuattara and Macron like ships in the night