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Spotlight | Morocco
Washington and Rabat negotiate on all fronts for F-35 fighters and Boeing jets

Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets at the Florennes military air base in Belgium on 13 October 2025. © DIRK WAEM / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP

Firmly supported by Donald Trump's offensive diplomacy, the American military-industrial and aeronautical complexes are playing a strong hand, with negotiation of military and civilian aircraft in Rabat.

Subscribers only Defence

Central Africa

Africa
Trump's spiritual adviser soon to be on tour in Africa

Paula White, head of the Office of Faith at the White House, alongside US President Donald Trump and other religious leaders during a ceremony held on National Day of Prayer, 1 May 2025, in Washington, DC. © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP

American pastor Paula White, who heads the White House Faith Office, is expected to visit four Central African and Great Lakes countries in early November. She will use the opportunity to reaffirm Washington's role in the peace process between the DRC and Rwanda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Central African Republic, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau
Libreville plays go-between with Bissau and Bangui to discuss ex-president's future

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema brought together his Central African and Guinea-Bissau counterparts in the Gabonese capital on 16 October to consider the fate of former president François Bozizé, who is in exile in Guinea-Bissau.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy

Cameroon
High-risk week for Biya in presidential elections

While waiting for the announcement of the results of the presidential election, expected by the end of October at the latest, the president is trying to regain control over his opponent, who has taken the initiative.

Subscribers only Politics

West Africa

Senegal
SAR boss sails troubled waters

Challenged internally, the CEO of Senegal's only refinery is experiencing significant difficulties in getting paid by the national electricity company.

Subscribers only Energy

Niger
US grants Tchiani's junta a sizeable favour

The US State Department recently gave the green light for the delivery of spare parts for aircraft used by the Nigerien army. These had been under embargo since the coup d'état of 26 July 2023.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Sudan
General Burhan lays out his conditions before Washington

The head of the Sudanese Armed Forces has agreed to be part of the diplomatic initiative put forward by the United States, but not at any cost. He outlined his expectations to Donald Trump's Africa adviser, Massad Boulos.

Subscribers only Diplomacy

Kenya
Kenya Power prepares Ruto's administration for future capital dilution

After reforming its board of directors and paying off its debts, KPLC is eyeing a recapitalisation that could lead the government to lose control of the company.

Subscribers only Finance

Southern Africa and islands

South Africa
Parliament tried by irreformable electoral model

During the vote to elect South Africa's next president in the new South African Parliament in Cape Town, 14 June 2024. © Wikus de Wet / AFP

The debate over reforming South Africa's electoral system to proportional representation will be put before MPs on 24 October. With the expert panel unable to reach an agreement, lawmakers have been left with two reports containing conflicting recommendations.

Subscribers only Politics

North Africa

Morocco
Al Mada set to extend stranglehold on Safi coal-fired power station

Engie's withdrawal, planned for 2027, foreshadows a 100% Moroccan takeover of the kingdom's number two thermal power plant.

Subscribers only Energy

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