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Spotlight | Mali
From north to west, Assimi Goita under pressure from an evolving Jihad

Junta leader Assimi Goïta during his state visit to Moscow on 23 June 2025. © Pavel Bednyakov / EPA / MaxPPP

Faced with declining Russian aid, the junta finds itself increasingly isolated as it faces the advance of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims and its allies. Hoping to bring down the government, the terrorist group is seeking to refine its political agenda.

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Central Africa

Congo
Sassou-Nguesso's last chance saloon campaign for UNESCO leadership

The head of state is personally involved in Firmin Edouard Matoko's candidacy for the head of UNESCO. Brazzaville has hired an American communications agency to help him in his mission.

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DRC
Serge Tshibangu at work to promote American investments

The former high representative of the Congolese head of state has organised an event in mid-October in Washington to present the different sectors of the Congolese economy to American businessmen.

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West Africa

Senegal
The VIP guest list of the Invest in Senegal Forum

The fair will bring together influential politicians and businessmen from 7 to 8 October.

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Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima cancels Berlin trip

After representing Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the UN in New York, the Nigerian vice president flew to Germany where he was meant to have talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya, South Sudan
Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

South Sudan aims to draw inspiration from best practices in regional countries to diversify the country's economy. The Ministry of Trade seeks to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

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Kenya
China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

Chinese President Xi Jinping receives William Ruto in Beijing on 24 April 2025. © Yue Yuewei / Xinhua News / Newscom / MaxPPP

An increasing number of journalists are being invited on press trips to China, where they receive training on the local political system. At the same time, American influence is waning as a result of the Trump administration's budget cuts.

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North Africa

Morocco
EU looks for safeguards against Beijing's rise in automobile sector

A low-key meeting was held in Rabat between European decision-makers and the vehicle manufacturer Stellantis. On the agenda was the approach to take against Beijing's growing influence in the Moroccan automotive industry.

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Tunisia
Croatian national arrested following Gaza flotilla attack

Tunisian coastguards patrol near Global Sumud vessels in the port of Bizerte, Tunisia, on 13 September 2025. © Mohamed Messara / EPA / MaxPPP

As it makes its way to the Palestinian territories, the Global Sumud humanitarian mobilisation has accused Israel of attempting to damage several vessels during the Tunisian leg of the journey. An individual carrying Croatian ID has been arrested by security forces.

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