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Rwanda

Kigali poised to receive €20m from EU to fund its military intervention in Cabo Delgado

The EU, through the European Peace Facility, could delay by a few weeks the release of its €20m aid package to finance Kigali's military intervention in the Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - Cabo Delgado 18.11.2022

Somali NGO Elman expands in Central Africa

The Somali NGO Elman Peace and Human Rights Center is continuing to expand beyond its borders. Backed by the United Nations Development Programme, it is setting up a coordination hub for a network of civil society organisations named "Peace by Africa".

Subscribers only Business 17.11.2022

Chevron set to stay in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

Although initially Chevron had no interest in the African blocks it acquired as a result of its takeover of Noble Energy, these assets are proving more profitable than expected. Russia's war against Ukraine has made them even more attractive.

Subscribers only Energy 16.11.2022

In Focus
From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Axelcium, a discreet key intermediary for public-private partnerships in Africa. © Claire Seichepine/Studio Pachamama/Shutterstock

Subscribers only Infrastructure, West Africa, Business 14.11.2022

Finance central to Ruto-Kagame rapprochement

Kenyan President William Ruto (left) and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame. © Daniel Irungu/EPA/MaxPPP - Laurent Gillieron/EPA/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 14.11.2022

Yaoundé convinces CEMAC to postpone its timber export ban

A ministerial meeting of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa on 28 October decided to postpone indefinitely the introduction of a ban on log exports - a decision demanded particularly by Cameroon.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 08.11.2022

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Paris and Kigali discreetly strengthen intelligence ties

The head of French military intelligence, Jacques Langlade de Montgros, is due in Kigali in the near future to further promote intelligence cooperation between the two countries. Underway since 2021, this rapprochement has encountered a certain degree of resistance on the French side.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2022

Regional diplomatic efforts focus on former M23 leader

A delegation led by a senior Tanzanian officer recently met in Rwanda with Jean-Marie Runiga, the leader of a dissident branch of the M23, on behalf of International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2022

Vogueroc spearheads Rwanda's CAR mining adventure

The Central African cabinet has green-lighted a request by Vogueroc, a Rwandan mining firm founded in 2021, to prospect at five sites in the country. The company is run by a former Crystal Ventures executive.

Subscribers only Mining 21.10.2022

Magistrate Serge Tournaire takes on 'ill-gotten gains' African files

The examining magistrate that the presidents of Brazzaville and Libreville least wanted to see take over the African hearings of the 'ill-gotten cases', Serge Tournaire, is now handling the investigation.

Subscribers only Politics 17.10.2022

Simplice Mathieu Sarandji clings on as speaker of parliament

The brunt of criticism for resisting President Touadéra's efforts to reform the constitution, "SMS" has managed to hold on to his post as speaker so far, thanks in part to his defiant speech during the opening of parliament.

Subscribers only Politics 07.10.2022

Rwanda standoff divides Tshisekedi's inner circle

The DRC president's confrontational stance towards Rwanda in his address to the UN General Assembly was in line with that of several of his government colleagues. Other advisers are trying to soften his tone in the hope of conciliation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.10.2022

EAC still looking for funding for regional force in eastern DR Congo

East African Community (EAC) member countries are looking for new contributors to a special fund set up to finance a regional force intended to pacify eastern DR Congo. The amounts raised so far have been relatively small.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.10.2022

Elections 2023: INEC's financing still a bone of contention

Doubts remain over whether the timetable for elections scheduled in the DRC at the end of 2023 will be respected. Denis Kadima, head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), regularly rants in private about the pace of the Ministry of Finance's disbursements.

Subscribers only Politics 03.10.2022

Rwanda firms up its plans for military support

Revealed by Africa Intelligence, the new military accord between Kigali and Cotonou that is in the process of being finalised should see Rwandan soldiers being deployed to Benin in the near future, with a particular focus on supporting Benin's special forces in the north of the country.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.09.2022

EU to send €20m to support Rwandan war effort in Cabo Delgado

The European Union (EU) has just approved a €20m support plan for Kigali.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 22.09.2022

After first-round KO, Ayabatwa hopes to beat Kagame in court again

Having convinced the East African Court of Justice that Rwanda had erred in seizing his shopping mall, exiled businessman Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa is hoping the same jurisdiction will rule in his favour over the expropriation of one of his agricultural estates.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 20.09.2022

Two French MPs compete for key post in Francophonie parliament

The position of secretary-general of the Assemblée parlementaire de la francophonie, traditionally held by a French MP, is being contested by Bruno Fuchs, Modem MP for Haut-Rhin who has strong networks in Africa, and Amélia Lakrafi, LREM MP for the 10th constituency of the French abroad.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 15.09.2022

Amélia Lakrafi, MP for the 10th constituency of French nationals living overseas and Bruno Fuchs, the MP for Haut-Rhin.

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Gabon
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

Rwanda

Kigali poised to receive €20m from EU to fund its military intervention in Cabo Delgado

Somali NGO Elman expands in Central Africa

Chevron set to stay in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

In Focus
From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Finance central to Ruto-Kagame rapprochement

Yaoundé convinces CEMAC to postpone its timber export ban

Spotlight
Paris and Kigali discreetly strengthen intelligence ties

Regional diplomatic efforts focus on former M23 leader

Vogueroc spearheads Rwanda's CAR mining adventure

Magistrate Serge Tournaire takes on 'ill-gotten gains' African files

Simplice Mathieu Sarandji clings on as speaker of parliament

Rwanda standoff divides Tshisekedi's inner circle

EAC still looking for funding for regional force in eastern DR Congo

Elections 2023: INEC's financing still a bone of contention

Rwanda firms up its plans for military support

EU to send €20m to support Rwandan war effort in Cabo Delgado

After first-round KO, Ayabatwa hopes to beat Kagame in court again

Two French MPs compete for key post in Francophonie parliament

Spotlight
Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

Last minute discussions impact UCC and CCC's bid for Kigali airport deal

Spotlight
Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

EU hopes to advance Kagame, Suluhu rapprochement

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

Spotlight
Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet

Kagame dispatches his spy masters to Kinshasa

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Gabon The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Simandou, Nimba and Zogota: the long and difficult road to the start of iron ore production

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

Erik Prince

AFRICOM

Rwanda

Kigali poised to receive €20m from EU to fund its military intervention in Cabo Delgado

Somali NGO Elman expands in Central Africa

Chevron set to stay in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

In Focus From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Finance central to Ruto-Kagame rapprochement

Yaoundé convinces CEMAC to postpone its timber export ban

Spotlight Paris and Kigali discreetly strengthen intelligence ties

Regional diplomatic efforts focus on former M23 leader

Vogueroc spearheads Rwanda's CAR mining adventure

Magistrate Serge Tournaire takes on 'ill-gotten gains' African files

Simplice Mathieu Sarandji clings on as speaker of parliament

Rwanda standoff divides Tshisekedi's inner circle

EAC still looking for funding for regional force in eastern DR Congo

Elections 2023: INEC's financing still a bone of contention

Rwanda firms up its plans for military support

EU to send €20m to support Rwandan war effort in Cabo Delgado

After first-round KO, Ayabatwa hopes to beat Kagame in court again

Two French MPs compete for key post in Francophonie parliament

Spotlight Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

Last minute discussions impact UCC and CCC's bid for Kigali airport deal

Spotlight Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

EU hopes to advance Kagame, Suluhu rapprochement

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

Spotlight Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet

Kagame dispatches his spy masters to Kinshasa

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Gabon
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

In Focus
From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Spotlight
Paris and Kigali discreetly strengthen intelligence ties

Spotlight
Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

Spotlight
Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

Spotlight
Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet