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Rabbi Avraham Moyal (left), Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Pastor Paul-David Olangi (right) in March 2021 in Kinshasa.

In Focus | DRC
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

Rabbi-businessman Avraham Moyal has become Dan Gertler's envoy to the Congolese authorities, as the Israeli mining magnate, who was all-powerful under Joseph Kabila, struggles with US sanctions. As he waits to be rehabilitated as the DRC's honorary consul in Israel, Gertler has surrounded himself with ultra-orthodox figures in preparation for his latest reconciliation with the Tshisekedi regime.

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The Continent

Africa, Russia
Moscow turns the spotlight on Africa for its annual security summit

Against the backdrop of Russia's war on Ukraine, the Moscow Conference on International Security, Russia's major defence event, welcomed a dozen African delegations on 16 August, whose "friendship" was praised.

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West Africa

France, Togo
French ambassador in Lomé recalled amid accusations of bullying

In post in Togo since October 2020, Jocelyne Caballero, France's ambassador in Lomé, has been abruptly relieved of her duties by the French foreign ministry.

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Sudan
Darfur militias remaining in Libya face uncertain return after Juba peace deal falls through

As part of the ceasefire agreement in Libya, which includes the departure of foreign fighters, the last Dafuri contingents still in the country are now having to negotiate their return to Sudan. The success of the process will depend on international backers, which for the moment remain frozen.

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William Ruto was declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election on 15 August 2022.

Kenya
Ruto's victory confirms split between the elites and the electorate in central Kenya

Despite Kenyatta's calls to vote for Odinga, the incumbent's Kikuyu community voted overwhelmingly for Deputy President William Ruto. The result is a political reshaping in Kenya's fertile and populous heartland.

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Southern Africa and islands

Former Angolan Vice President Manuel Vicente (photo from November 2015).

Angola
Manuel Vicente set to be big loser in general election

In September, the former Angolan number two and chief executive of Sonangol will lose the immunity he has benefitted from for the last five years and could well find himself prosecuted for corruption.

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South Africa
South African embassy in Kinshasa investigated over trafficking of stolen cars

A senior civil servant in charge of financial affairs at the South African embassy in the DRC is suspected of having favoured a Congolese associate when awarding maintenance contracts.

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North Africa

Algeria
TotalEnergies ditches Arzew polypropylene production project

The French major has abruptly decided to withdraw from the construction of a huge petrochemical plant in which it had been involved for almost five years.

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

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