DRC
Moïse Katumbi's party faces difficult question of whether to unite opposition

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Alassane Ouattara

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

MadagascarA luxury hotel and an artificial island : Rajoelina's Dubai stops

CongoAnatole Collinet Makosso repents to Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara remains loyal to construction magnate Mahamadou Bonkoungou's jets

DRC
Qatar's low-key adviser in negotiations between Kinshasa and M23

Involved in the DRC peace process, Qatar is drawing on the services of the Dialogue Advisory Group. While this independent organisation has a good track record in other conflicts, the situation in the DRC remains particularly difficult to resolve.

DRC, Ivory Coast
On trial for "treason" in Kinshasa, Joseph Kabila resurfaces in Abidjan for a wedding

The former Congolese president has been staying in the Ivorian economic capital for a few days, where he has attended a family wedding.

DRC
Tshisekedi administration makes overtures on mission to London

As Kinshasa finalises its bilateral agreement with Washington, a Congolese delegation has travelled to London to meet with diplomats and investors.

DRC
Kinshasa about to finalise "deal" with Washington

Several Congolese officials will soon make their way across the Atlantic to continue negotiations on a bilateral agreement. Its signature is slated for the same time as that of the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda at a ceremony at the White House in late August or early September.