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Macron mulls France's future in Sahel

French president Emmanuel Macron visits the troops of France's Barkhane counter-terrorism operation in Africa's Sahel region in Gao, northern Mali, 19 May 2017.
French president Emmanuel Macron visits the troops of France's Barkhane counter-terrorism operation in Africa's Sahel region in Gao, northern Mali, 19 May 2017. © Christophe Petit Tesson/ POOL/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Ever since the demise of Operation Barkhane was announced, French diplomats and military brass have been pondering their country's next steps in the region. A strategy paper is being prepared for Emmanuel Macron.

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The Continent

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Central Africa

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

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Ruto campaign in damage control mode after running mate's gaffes

Presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua (on left).
Presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua (on left). © Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

Deputy President William Ruto's campaign team is exasperated by the failure of his running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, to toe the official line. Communications advisers in the Kenya Kwanza coalition have had to deal with a string of polemics sparked by Gachagua's speeches and by comments on social media by some of Ruto's more vocal allies.

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Southern Africa and islands

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Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

African National Congress (ANC) supporters at an election rally on 29 October 2021.
African National Congress (ANC) supporters at an election rally on 29 October 2021. © Kim Ludbrook/EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

Undermined by the scandal over Cyril Ramaphosa's farm, the African National Congress fears losing its majority at the next general election in two years' time. One wing of the party close to the president is pushing for a post-electoral alliance with its traditional opponent, the Democratic Alliance.

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North Africa

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