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Somalia
NISA intel agency and aviation authority in power struggle at Mogadishu airport

Several staff members of the control tower at Mogadishu's airport were denied access by intelligence officers on 2 July, without explanation.

The New Guard
Senegal, Egypt, Morocco

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

SenegalAbdoul Ahad Ndiaye, the president's new transport tsar

EgyptTamim Khallaf, a key diplomat sent to Beirut

MoroccoMunicipal Councillor Azelarab Hilmi becomes voice for youth

DRC
Lawyers for jailed arms broker denounce arbitrary detention

Held by the Congolese security services for more than a year, the head of Turkish defence firm Prince Invest Group has been ordered to deliver on a €31.5m contract.

Kenya
Parliament weighs diplomatic immunity for Ford Foundation

Wishing to strengthen its presence in Nairobi, the philanthropic organisation has won government backing for diplomatic clearance similar to that enjoyed by international organisations. This comes despite a past clash with President William Ruto.

South Africa
New French ambassador heads to Pretoria ahead of Ramaphosa's Paris visit

Antoine Michon is expected to become France's next ambassador to South Africa after the current ambassador, David Martinon, leaves the embassy for Australia in August.

Tunisia
Kais Saied reopens issue of ill-gotten gains under Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali

By appointing new heads to the state litigation department and the CNCP commission, the president is putting a highly symbolic issue back on the table: recovering the assets misappropriated before the fall of the former leader in 2011.

Central African Republic
Touadéra's security apparatus comes under pressure in Bangui

Central African authorities have reinforced security services, and several key posts are expected to be reshuffled. In this context, Wagner is strengthening its influence.

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.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara

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

CongoWedding season kicks off within Denis Sassou Nguesso's entourage

DRCFélix Tshisekedi invites influential pastor Joel Osteen to Kinshasa

Ivory CoastAbidjan sued in New York over poorly maintained pavement

Ethiopia, Sudan
Quintet mediation in Addis Ababa derailed by divisions

The delicate attempt to unite Sudan's political class around a common roadmap fell apart on the margins of talks in Addis Ababa at the start of June. Beneath the veneer of agreement on a preparatory committee, deep fault lines paralysed international mediation.

Libya
UN appoints audit firm to review frozen Libyan funds

The United Nations Security Council will shortly appoint the firm responsible for conducting an audit of all banks holding Libyan funds frozen under the 2011 UN sanctions.