Central African Republic, Sudan
Touadéra switches allegiance in Sudan civil war

Central African Republic
Armel Sayo avoids extradition to Bangui

The authorities have failed in their appeal to Cameroon to hand over the rebel leader. Having founded an armed group in northern CAR just a few months ago, he has been held in Yaoundé's central prison since January.

Central African Republic
Wagner's astonishing payments to CAR rebels revealed in new book

In the new book "Death Is Our Business", out in March, US journalist John Lechner reveals the behind the scenes of the negotiations between Wagner's Yevgeny Prigozhin and Central African armed groups' leaders.

Palace Intrigues
Joe Biden, Mahamat Idriss Déby, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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

SenegalDakar airport used as rear base for Biden's Angola visit

ChadMahamat Idriss Déby and select few announce end of military pact with Paris

Central African RepublicTouadéra pays final tribute to ex-minister Duchemin

Central African Republic
Diamond embargo to be raised in decisive Dubai meeting

The country's diamond industry is hoping that a decade-long embargo on its stones will be partially or fully lifted as a result of the Kimberley Process plenary meeting being held this week in the UAE.

Central African Republic
Sant'Egidio movement sets up talks between armed group MPC and Bangui

A member of the MPC and a close associate of President Touadéra met in Rome this month at the invitation of the Sant'Egidio peace organisation. It is hoped these talks will result in the return of imprisoned rebel leader Mahamat Al-Khatim.