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Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

FARDC soldiers near the frontline and the town of Kibirizi, controlled by the M23, North Kivu, DRC, 14 May 2024. © Alexis Huguet/AFP

In the utmost secrecy and with Angolan mediation, the DRC and Rwandan spymasters met in Rubavu on 29 and 30 August. At the end of intense negotiations, they agreed on the outlines of a plan for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops and the ‘neutralisation' of the FDLR.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy

Central Africa

DRC
Kinshasa turns to Cairo for light weapons

Egypt's Arab Organization for Industrialization defence-industrial conglomerate is supplying the Congolese army with light weapons and ammunition to meet its urgent needs.

Subscribers only Defence

Central African Republic
Moscow sets up legal framework for arms sales to Bangui

At the Army 2024 international forum held in Moscow in August, CAR's Defence Minister signed an agreement with his Russian counterpart to regulate the sale of Russian arms to his country.

Subscribers only Defence

West Africa

Senegal
Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrives in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, 2 September 2024. © Wang Zhao/POOL/AFP

A Chinese firm is stepping up its efforts with Senegal's new government in order to obtain a lithium exploration licence in the country. It is doing so with the help of a senior Sierra Leonean official.

Subscribers only Mining

Sahel
AU on hunt for new Sahel special envoy

The African Union has been discussing the appointment of a special envoy for the Sahel and Rwanda has expressed an interest in the post.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Eastern Africa and the Horn

China, Kenya
Ruto's project wishlist for China visit

Kenyan President William Ruto arriving at Beijing airport for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, 2 September 2024. © Andy Wong/POOL/AFP

The Kenyan president is in Beijing where he hopes to secure new financing for key infrastructure plans in his country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Southern Africa and islands

Mozambique
Decision on Mozambique LNG force majeure to wait for presidential outcome

Regardless of the security and financial matters, French group TotalEnergies will not lift its force majeure on the largest LNG infrastructure in Africa until at least next year, once Mozambique has a new president.

Subscribers only Energy

North Africa

Morocco
Construction group Delta Holding lands Rif highway contract

The Fahim family, owners of the Delta Holding group and its subsidiary Grands Chantiers Routiers, is set to be involved in the major road project along the Mediterranean coast.

Subscribers only Business

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