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Africa
Backed by the AfDB and Nairobi, insurer ATIDI pursues quest for capital

The CEO of Africa Trade and Investment Development Insurance is planning a series of trips to attract potential shareholders. Support from the new head of the African Development Bank has given the institution a boost.

Nigeria
Abuja makes mad dash to arm Air Force

Nigerian officials are reaching out to defence groups to acquire large amounts of bombs, rockets and smaller-calibre projectiles for the fight against armed jihadist groups in the north of the country.

Ethiopia
Allied Gold launches last-ditch influence campaign to secure Zijin Gold asset sale

The sale of the Canadian miner's gold assets hinges on approval from China's top economic regulator. With the Ethiopian government yet to publicly endorse the transaction, Allied Gold has launched a media campaign aimed at removing the final obstacles before the 29 July deadline.

Nigeria
Trump administration offers Abuja new migration deal

After being turned down a first time in 2025, the United States has come back with another proposal designed to speed up deportations to Nigeria.

Sudan
Darfur governor calls on Brussels to exclude RSF from talks

While the loyalist army has struggled to make any ground advances since the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces in late 2025, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's camp is seeking to shift the framework of the discussions and engage directly with the United Arab Emirates.

Zambia
Frank Garcia to discuss Lusaka case during visit to Abidjan

Donald Trump's new secretary of state for African affairs is due to hold talks with Zambian representatives in the Ivorian city. The initiative aims to ease tensions between Washington and the southern African country over a health deal involving mining concessions.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, William Ruto

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

RDCVital Kamerhe heads to South Africa and France

BurundiÉvariste Ndayishimiye brings together Congolese opposition

KenyaCornered by William Ruto, Gideon Moi seeks Yoweri Museveni's help

Libya
New intelligence chief faces pushback over contested appointment

Abdul Majeed Mligta, the successor to Mohamed Khalifa Hussein al-Ayeb, has yet to settle into his new post as Libya's intelligence chief, with his disputed appointment at risk of failing to win recognition abroad.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya

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

NigeriaWale Gbadamosi-Oyekanmi, architect of new Paris-Lagos cultural link

EthiopiaAklilu Tadesse, a state minister with continental ambitions

KenyaKrysteen Savane, a champion of the arts between Nairobi and the French capital

Cameroon
Yaoundé cracks down on illegal gold exporters to Dubai

Discrepancies between official export statistics and UAE import data have prompted Cameroonian authorities to try to identify gold smugglers in order to assess the scale of tax losses.

Morocco
Mohammed VI's niece establishes brand on luxury jewellery market

Princess Lalla Hasna's daughter has been building up the profile of her jewellery brand since 2022, thanks in particular to partnerships with international stars.

DRC
Kinshasa's curious $205m debt to Abu Dhabi

Félix Tshisekedi's government owes over $200m to the United Arab Emirates, with which it has developed close ties. The government has chosen not to include this debt in its public accounts, and it may be linked to the purchase of military equipment.