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Morocco
Brussels assesses sanitary authorities in Western Sahara amid trade tensions

Despite mounting opposition in the European Parliament, a Commission delegation recently carried out a low-key audit mission in Dakhla. The aim was to evaluate Morocco's ability to gain greater autonomy in the export process for fruit and vegetables grown in the disputed territory.

Kenya
Ruto set for sweeping coastal land seizures ahead of campaign season

Several of the country's largest landowners have been ordered to surrender undeveloped plots they hold along the coast. The president intends to redistribute these lands to people who have occupied them for decades without formal title – a move that is not without electoral calculation.

Guinea
Mamadi Doumbouya readies new ambassadorial team

In the coming weeks, the president plans to recall several ambassadors, after already dismissing a dozen in early March. This move is aimed at renewing the diplomatic corps.

Cameroon
Government tries to retain control of opposition figure Ekane's funeral

As the ceremonies commemorating the activist who died in prison draw nearer, the Cameroonian authorities fear that the gatherings, which will be held on 8 and 9 May, could turn into a political forum.

Tunisia
Conflicting narratives and legal matters threaten Tunis-Paris harmony

Officially, diplomatic relations between Paris and Tunis are in fine fettle. But several issues – particularly legal ones – have cooled relations between the presidents of the two countries.

DRC
Singer Gims arrested upon arrival in Paris

According to Africa Intelligence's information, the singer, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was arrested while passing through customs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport on 25 March. He is implicated in an investigation being led by the French authorities involving a network of financial criminals specialising in the laundering of illicit funds.

Madagascar
Freemasonry regains its footing after the coup

Shaken by the fall of former president Andry Rajoelina in October 2025, Malagasy freemasonry is gradually finding its feet again.

Gabon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema personally promotes development programme

The President of Gabon will present the 2026-2030 national growth and development plan in Malabo on the sidelines of the heads of state summit of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and at the Africa CEO Forum.

Palace Intrigues
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, Aliko Dangote, Macky Sall

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCBehind the scenes of the incident targeting the Congolese first lady in Washington

NigeriaMissed meeting between David Lammy and Aliko Dangote

SenegalMacky Sall changes his Parisian habits