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Cameroon
Yaoundé plays for time over the opening of a Ukrainian embassy

Officially announced in 2024, the plan to establish a permanent Ukrainian diplomatic representation in Cameroon, in order to counter the Russian presence there, is not making much headway. And this despite the efforts made by Zelensky's administration.

Sudan
Civil society to take centre stage at Berlin conference on the war

While fighting continues, the meeting in mid-April in the German capital is expected to focus on promoting dialogue between various civilian groups. But the decision to invite or exclude certain parties is causing tensions.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Niger, Central African Republic

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

NigeriaAyo Sopitan, trader turned miner

NigerSalim Gado, Tchiani's ambitious right-hand man

Central African RepublicWilliam Ndjapou, the rising adviser

South Africa
PetroSA ready to forgo $10.8m debt owed by Namibia's UAG Investments

For two years, the state-owned company has been waiting for the payment of several million dollars from a Namibian company to which it sold liquefied petroleum gas. Yet it does not intend to initiate debt collection proceedings, much to the dismay of its employees.

Guinea
The endless tangle over American pilots detained in Conakry

Two private jet pilots have been in limbo in Guinea's capital since the end of 2025. Still awaiting trial, they are the subject of behind-the-scenes efforts from a range of actors seeking to help them.

Morocco
Rabat's US network helps keep up pressure on Polisario Front

Over the past several years, the kingdom has successfully built up a network of influence in the US capital, which now puts it in a position of strength in the negotiations over Western Sahara.

West Africa
UN considers reform of its West African office

The United Nations' special envoy for West Africa has launched a wide-ranging strategic review of UNOWAS, against a backdrop of regional realignment and tensions with the Alliance of Sahel States.

DRC
Kin of ex-National Assembly speaker reports enforced disappearance to UN

Aubin Minaku, a close associate of former head of state Joseph Kabila, has been held incommunicado for nearly three months. One of his lawyers has brought a case before the UN in order to put pressure on Kinshasa.

Africa
AU health body chief in the crosshairs of the Commission

Criticised since taking charge of the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Congolese doctor Jean Kaseya is facing fresh allegations brought to the attention of the chair of the African Union Commission.

DRC
Tshisekedi's choice to replace Modeste Bahati in the Senate

The majority has identified a replacement for Modeste Bahati Lukwebo, who has resigned from his post as second vice-president of the Senate.

Morocco
Rabat and Washington set a date to strike new trade deal

Two key economic sectors will be at the centre of the next review committee meeting between Morocco and the United States, as both sides move to draw up new contours to their free-trade agreement.

Kenya
Tea trading firms reroute stock to Egypt

Warehouses in Mombasa, one of the world's leading centres for tea auctions, are feeling the full impact of the war against Iran. The fallout from the crisis could yet reach Kenyan producers before the next harvest season gets under way.