Defence

Djibouti
French Ministers Catherine Colonna and Sébastien Lecornu expected in Djibouti

After several years of negotiations, Paris and Djibouti are on the verge of reaching an agreement over the renewal of their ten-year defence cooperation treaty.

Libya
Bitter battle involving head of Expertise Consultancy spills over onto Septimius Security

After winning a year-long legal battle with Peter Deane, Tamim Rashed, head of the Libyan private security firm, may now file a case against Deane's new employer, his competitor Septimius Security.

Burkina Faso, Niger
EU rift precipitates G5 Sahel crisis

The future of the joint G5 Sahel force had created sharp tensions between rival EU bodies over the past few months. The row has resurfaced just as Burkina Faso and Niger have announced they are withdrawing from the organisation, which resulted in its dissolution on 6 December.

Angola
Israel Discount Bank opens line of credit for Mitrelli project

The bank is to finance its first public infrastructure project in Angola, spearheaded by the Israeli conglomerate Mitrelli.

Palace Intrigues
Emmanuel Macron, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Dan Gertler, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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

FranceMacron's new ‘Mr Africa' to start in January

GabonOmer Laviv, Dan Gertler's go-between with Oligui Nguema

Central African RepublicRussian deputy defence minister misses Touadéra on Bangui stopover

LibyaParis embassy diplomat chastised by Quai d'Orsay

West Africa
Macron ponders French military presence in Africa

A gathering of France's top defence officials to discuss pressing issues about Africa that was original scheduled for 14 November will now take place on 12 December.

Libya
Washington renews efforts to demobilise Libyan militias

The US is looking to launch a new scheme to disarm armed groups via the American firm Chemonics International.

Uganda
Killing of businessman Henry Katanga deprives Ugandan army of key supplier

The fatal shooting earlier this month of an influential businessman who was involved in numerous military contracts will reshape the landscape of Uganda's defence sector.

Nigeria
Mines minister Alake puts police and military on mine protection duty

Mines minister Dele Alake has called on the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force to provide security around mining areas, most of which are located in the north-west of the country.

Africa
African securocrats on shopping spree at Milipol

The security equipment trade show Milipol Paris, held in Villepinte on 14-17 November, attracted a number of African delegations hoping to learn more about the latest intelligence technologies available on the market.