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Ethiopia
Fano armed groups to announce merger in Amhara region

Amhara Fano militia fighters walk in the ransacked terminal at the Lalibela airport in Lalibela, 7 December 2021. © Solan Kolli/AFP

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 27.03.2025

Libya
Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

The Minsk-Benghazi axis has been taking shape for several weeks now, with the exchange of high-level visits and regular flights by the notorious airline to eastern Libya.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 27.03.2025

Ivory Coast
French space company 10 Nord sets up Ivorian subsidiary

French start-up 10 Nord, which specialises in spatial imagery, is preparing to open a subsidiary in Ivory Coast in the hopes of securing a share in the West African market.

Subscribers only Defence 27.03.2025

Somali-born cleric Abdul Qadir Mumin, head of the Islamic State group in East Africa, in 2016. © Simon Maina/AFP

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

As the Islamic State establishes a major cell in northern Somalia, the American, British and Moroccan intelligence services are seeking to step up their cooperation to neutralise members of the organisation.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 26.03.2025

Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Niamey in July 2024. © AFP

Inner circles | Burkina Faso
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

To support the country's war effort against jihadist groups, the head of Burkina Faso's junta relies on a new generation of businessmen whose rise he has encouraged. He is also maintaining relations with a number of old-timers from previous governments.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 21.03.2025

Security forces are dispatched to the scene following a bomb attack launched against the president's convoy in Mogadishu on 18 March 2025. © Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin/Anadolu via AFP

Somalia
Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

The Islamist armed group is taking advantage of feuding clans and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud's isolation to step up its attacks on the capital during Ramadan.

Subscribers only Defence 21.03.2025

Senegal
Faced with attempted coup d'état accusations, General Kandé seeks to clear his name

Nine months after being brutally sacked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of the army has gone to court to denounce comments made by a former corporal suggesting that he was planning a coup.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 26.03.2025

Libya
Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

A Penguin International landing craft was docked between mid-January and mid-March at the capital Cyrenaica's port.

Subscribers only Defence 26.03.2025

Morocco
Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

In recent years, Morocco and Pakistan have stepped up their military cooperation, notably through the sale of optical equipment for the armed forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 24.03.2025

Guinea
Audit casts doubt on quality of UAE army equipment

A technical audit commissioned by Conakry to evaluate the equipment acquired by the army and security forces from the UAE-based Streit Group has revealed numerous shortcomings.

Subscribers only Defence 21.03.2025

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
Air force in major drive to upgrade its underpowered fleet

The Ivorian air force recently procured four Soviet-type helicopters to boost security on the northern border. It is also negotiating a consignment of Chinese aircraft and is counting on closer cooperation with France.

Subscribers only Defence 20.03.2025

An Mi-24 helicopter during celebrations of the 64th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence in Bassam on 7 August 2024.

Libya
General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

The conflict between the head of the 128 Brigade, Hassan al-Zadma, and the Haftar clan is creating hostility among the Toubous and the Ouled Suleiman. This could compromise General Khalifa Haftar's alliances, including with Niger.

Free access Defence, Politics, Diplomacy 20.03.2025

Cameroon
France's DCI in deep water over EU maritime safety contract

An audit looking into the management of the European maritime security project PASSMAR has damaged the reputation of Défense Conseil International. Its Swiss competitor Coginta could take over the contract, which is up for renewal.

Subscribers only Defence 20.03.2025

Djibouti
Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

The port republic, which had negotiated a significant increase in the rent that Paris pays under the new cooperation agreement, has obtained an advance payment for this year.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.03.2025

Egypt
Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

The United States has announced a reduction in its military funding to Egypt. This unprecedented decision could be the first step towards a wider review of their cooperation.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 19.03.2025

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Washington, DC on 14 December 2022.

Mali, Senegal
Behind Dakar and Bamako's military rapprochement

Widely publicised by their governments, increased cooperation between the Senegalese and Malian armies follows confidential guidelines given by President Faye earlier this year.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 19.03.2025

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during the Gambia's 60th Independence Day in Banjul, 18 February 2025.

Rwanda
Businessman loses case against Rwandan state over decades-old military sales

A 30-year legal saga has ended after the East African Court of Justice rejected an appeal by François-Xavier Mironko against the Rwandan state over alleged unpaid bills for military gear he supplied.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 17.03.2025

Inner circles | South Africa
Who's who on Armscor's new board

At the end of last year, Defence Minister Angie Motshekga appointed a new board to oversee South Africa's arms procurement agency. While all the new members are well versed in how administration works, very few have a grasp of the realities of the military-industrial complex.

Subscribers only Defence 14.03.2025

South African Defense Minister Angie Motshekga in Cape Town, South Africa, July 2024.

Ivory Coast
DCI military firm subsidiaries to train army's drone operators

Atechsys and LVCim, subsidiaries of French military services company Défense Conseil International, have been tasked with training Ivory Coast soldiers in the use of drones as part of the EU’s €15m military assistance mission for the country.

Subscribers only Defence 14.03.2025

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra turns once again to Russia

With nine months to go until the Central African Republic's presidential election, Faustin-Archange Touadéra is negotiating with Moscow on more cooperation in military, mining and political matters. This new shift further distances Bangui's Western partners.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics, Diplomacy 11.03.2025

Faustin-Archange Touadéra and Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, 16 January 2025.

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Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

Defence

Ethiopia
Fano armed groups to announce merger in Amhara region

Libya
Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

Ivory Coast
French space company 10 Nord sets up Ivorian subsidiary

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Inner circles | Burkina Faso
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

Somalia
Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

Senegal
Faced with attempted coup d'état accusations, General Kandé seeks to clear his name

Libya
Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

Morocco
Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Guinea
Audit casts doubt on quality of UAE army equipment

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
Air force in major drive to upgrade its underpowered fleet

Libya
General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

Cameroon
France's DCI in deep water over EU maritime safety contract

Djibouti
Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

Egypt
Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

Mali, Senegal
Behind Dakar and Bamako's military rapprochement

Rwanda
Businessman loses case against Rwandan state over decades-old military sales

Inner circles | South Africa
Who's who on Armscor's new board

Ivory Coast
DCI military firm subsidiaries to train army's drone operators

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra turns once again to Russia

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Cameroon, Central African Republic Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

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West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

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Defence

Ethiopia Fano armed groups to announce merger in Amhara region

Libya Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

Ivory Coast French space company 10 Nord sets up Ivorian subsidiary

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Inner circles | Burkina Faso Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

Somalia Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

Senegal Faced with attempted coup d'état accusations, General Kandé seeks to clear his name

Libya Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

Morocco Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Guinea Audit casts doubt on quality of UAE army equipment

Spotlight | Ivory Coast Air force in major drive to upgrade its underpowered fleet

Libya General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

Cameroon France's DCI in deep water over EU maritime safety contract

Djibouti Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

Egypt Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

Mali, Senegal Behind Dakar and Bamako's military rapprochement

Rwanda Businessman loses case against Rwandan state over decades-old military sales

Inner circles | South Africa Who's who on Armscor's new board

Ivory Coast DCI military firm subsidiaries to train army's drone operators

Spotlight | Central African Republic President Touadéra turns once again to Russia

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

Ethiopia
Fano armed groups to announce merger in Amhara region

Libya
Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

Ivory Coast
French space company 10 Nord sets up Ivorian subsidiary

Spotlight | Morocco, Somalia
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Inner circles | Burkina Faso
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

Somalia
Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

Senegal
Faced with attempted coup d'état accusations, General Kandé seeks to clear his name

Libya
Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

Morocco
Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Guinea
Audit casts doubt on quality of UAE army equipment

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
Air force in major drive to upgrade its underpowered fleet

Libya
General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

Cameroon
France's DCI in deep water over EU maritime safety contract

Djibouti
Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

Egypt
Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

Mali, Senegal
Behind Dakar and Bamako's military rapprochement

Rwanda
Businessman loses case against Rwandan state over decades-old military sales

Inner circles | South Africa
Who's who on Armscor's new board

Ivory Coast
DCI military firm subsidiaries to train army's drone operators

Spotlight | Central African Republic
President Touadéra turns once again to Russia