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Morocco
Starlink struggles to make a connection with the kingdom

Since 2024, Elon Musk's satellite internet access provider has been trying in vain to get a foothold in Morocco. The SpaceX constellation faces stubborn resistance from Morocco's major telecommunications firms.

Ghana
Mahama seeks to strengthen the Accra–Paris axis

Since his return to power a year ago, the Ghanaian president has stepped up overtures to France. From offers to mediate with Sahelian juntas to signals aimed at French business circles, Accra is carefully managing its position between an assertive sovereigntist line and balanced diplomacy.

South Africa
Army's unreliable access to Island View fuel reserves poses security risks

A parliamentary report presented on 27 February warns of the South African army's difficulties in accessing fuel stored at the Island View terminal in the port of Durban. This situation raises "systemic risks" to national security.

Africa
African ambassadors slowly reclaim their positions in Damascus

After several months waiting and assessing the new authorities in Syria, several African ambassadors and chargés d'affaires are taking their first steps in the country's capital.

Gabon
Construction company Webcor lodges complaint against member of Oligui Nguema circle

In a dispute with Libreville stretching back more than a decade, the French firm intends to pursue its case. On 24 February, it filed "fraud" charges against a senior state official.

Nigeria
Chappal Energies faces crisis after takeover of Equinor assets

Three years on from a deal worth more than $1bn, junior oil firm Chappal Energies has been unable to stabilise its finances, prompting shareholders and creditors to appoint an interim chief executive.

Ethiopia
Swiss entrepreneur Josua Gehrig again in federal court's sights

The owner of Elim Farms has been accused of funding the Tigray People’s Liberation Front during the Tigray war.

Africa
French betting company PMU wins legal battle against its ex-partner on the continent

On 19 February, the French betting company PMU won a key stage in its legal dispute with its former Luxembourg partner PHS over the development of horse race betting in Africa.

Senegal
Macky Sall brings his UN pre-campaign to Paris to meet with Emmanuel Macron

Now the official candidate of the African Union in the race to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, Macky Sall is currently in Paris, where he is expected to meet with the French president.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema sends half-brother to New Delhi

CARPortuguese president's Bangui visit takes a turn for the worse

DRCFélix Tshisekedi's former private adviser gets stuck in Dubai