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Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra turns once again to Russia

Faustin-Archange Touadéra and Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, 16 January 2025. © Evgenia Novozhenina/AFP

With nine months to go until the Central African Republic's presidential election, Faustin-Archange Touadéra is negotiating with Moscow on more cooperation in military, mining and political matters. This new shift further distances Bangui's Western partners.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics, Diplomacy

The Continent

African Union
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf's balancing act to appoint his cabinet

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf during the 38th AU Summit, in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025. © Amanuel Sileshi/AFP

The newly elected chairperson of the African Union Commission is choosing members from his inner circle, seasoned diplomats and supporters of his campaign to put together his team. Although he'll take office in just a few days, no names have yet been confirmed.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy

Central Africa

DRC
The advance of M23 frustrates DRC Gold Trading's plans

State-owned DRC Gold Trading, which aims to combat gold smuggling in the east of the country, has been hit hard by the expansion of the area controlled by M23 rebels.

Subscribers only Mining

West Africa

Mauritania
France's Technamm boosts the army with EU funding

As part of the European Union's support programme for the G5 Sahel joint force, the Mauritanian army has received a batch of militarised pick-ups.

Subscribers only Business

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
Ruto's backtracking puts brakes on Rift Valley mega-projects

William Ruto (left) and Raila Odinga after they signed a political cooperation deal in Nairobi, 7 March 2025. © Simon Maina/AFP

Infrastructure and mining projects in the president's stronghold remain moribund amid a fragile national economy. The presidential coalition's rapprochement with former opposition leader Raila Odinga is also prompting the government to reassess its priorities.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

Tanzania
Bouygues still hoping its Dar es Salaam airport renovations will take off

The Bouygues Bâtiment International subsidiary is continuing talks with the Tanzania Airports Authority and the Ministry of Transport, but the chances of reaching a favourable conclusion before the end of this year appear slim.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

Southern Africa and islands

Namibia
Niger woes prompt Orano to resume interest in Namibia's uranium

The French mining giant is considering restarting operations at its Trekkopje project in Namibia. This is due to the surge in uranium prices on the international markets and to it having been sidelined in Niger, its historic stronghold.

Subscribers only Mining

Madagascar
Japanese firm Sumitomo orders audit of Ambatovy

Ambatovy, the mining and industrial complex, which has been hit hard by the fall in nickel prices, is to be audited by the Japanese company, its main shareholder.

Subscribers only Mining

North Africa

Tunisia
The lefty American millionaire playing guardian angel to legendary Tunisian football club

Club Africain footballers celebrate winning the Tunisian Cup in Ben Arous, on 13 May 2018. © Nacer Talel/Anadolu via AFP

A year ago, Fergie Chambers took a shine to Club Africain and has since been taking care of its financial problems, handing out money from his inherited wealth from his plush villa in Sidi Bou Saïd.

Subscribers only Politics, Business

Algeria
Algiers shelves plans for Cherchell mega-port

The deepwater port of El Hamdania in the northern town will not finally be built. Part of Beijing's New Silk Road strategy, the project was launched in 2015, but has suffered numerous delays, not least 2019's change of political leadership.

Subscribers only Infrastructure

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