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Spotlight | Africa
Tracking the continent's arms network through Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and Belgrade

Members of the RSF stand guard during one of General Hemeti's rallies in Khartoum on 18 June 2019. © Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP

An international organisation of brokers is attempting to sell large arsenals of light weapons in connection with African military leaders. From the United Arab Emirates to Serbia and Turkey, it is trying to develop its activities while staying under the radar as much as possible.

Subscribers only Defence

Central Africa

DRC
$25m missing from coffers of copyright society

A report by the Inspectorate General of Finance has revealed the details of an opaque scheme involving funds intended for artists. Only $35,882 actually reached the intended recipients, while the rest of the money disappeared through cash withdrawals and questionable transfers.

Subscribers only Business

Central African Republic
Armed group MPC on the verge of signing peace agreement with Bangui

Mahamat al-Khatim's movement, active on the Chad-Central African Republic border, must agree with the government on its return to the disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration and repatriation process.

Subscribers only Politics

West Africa

Senegal
Fears of 2029 presidential bid by Faye fuel rift with Sonko

Bassirou Diomaye Faye and incumbent President Macky Sall (r.), followed by Ousmane Sonko, at the Palace of the Republic, Dakar, 28 March 2024. © Senegalese Presidency / AFP

Tension between Senegal's president and its prime minister now centres on the 2029 presidential race, with Ousmane Sonko and his camp suspecting that Bassirou Diomaye Faye is quietly positioning himself for a second term.

Subscribers only Politics

Togo
Faure Gnassingbé's business and security agenda with Vladimir Putin

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe in Paris, France on 30 October 2025. © Alain Jocard/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP

From 17 to 19 November, the Togolese head of state will meet with his Russian counterpart to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel. Leading a delegation of private sector representatives, he will also attempt to negotiate agreements on trade, transport and infrastructure.

Subscribers only Defence, Business, Diplomacy

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
Shanta Gold relies on key contacts to speed up its mining projects

A junior mining company seeking permits in the west is receiving support from those close to President William Ruto, who is counting on the sector to boost the country's economy.

Subscribers only Mining

Kenya
Faced with high demand, Nairobi seeks to increase its avocado production

A stand at the second Africa Avocado Congress in Nairobi in May 2023. © Dong Jianghui / Xinhua / REA

The authorities are working on a set of policies aimed at increasing harvests in the hope of spreading them evenly throughout the year.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business

Southern Africa and islands

Zambia
The IMF loses patience over TAZAMA pipeline open access policy

The International Monetary Fund had made its support conditional on opening access of the key infrastructure to oil distributors connecting the port of Dar es Salaam to Ndola. But the measures taken by the government to create a transparent competitive selection system are inadequate.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders

North Africa

Morocco
Mohammed VI's future beachside residence takes shape

The construction site, located next to the royal palace in Skhirat, has accelerated this year and is expected to be completed in the coming months. The sovereign will enjoy direct access to the beach.

Subscribers only Politics, Business

Morocco
Luxury French caterer Potel et Chabot sets up shop in Casablanca

The high-end caterer, part of the Accor group, is setting up in Morocco with its subsidiary Potel et Chabot Maroc, notably to launch its business during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Subscribers only Business

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