Diplomacy

Algeria
Macron extends hand to Sétif in memorial gesture

While Paris and Algiers have had no contact for several weeks, parliamentary diplomacy is allowing the two countries to avoid completely cutting ties.

Senegal
Leading aide to PM Sonko makes low-key trip to Paris

In mid-May, Cheikh Bara Ndiaye, a Senegalese MP close to the prime minister, travelled to Paris where he met with his French counterpart Bruno Fuchs.

Kenya
Paris Mayor Hidalgo expected in Nairobi, eyeing UN role

End of May, the Parisian mayor will attend the UN-Habitat General Assembly, organised at its Nairobi headquarters.

Somalia
Somaliland president on visit to Kenya for diplomatic mission opening

Taking up office last December, Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi will kick off a week-long trip to Kenya on 25 May.

Morocco
The rising stars of France and Morocco's improved relations

France and Morocco are seeking to build on their recent rapprochement by renewing the personalities who will shape relations between the two countries. The UM6P university in Rabat and France's grandes écoles are providing a breeding ground for this new generation.

Tunisia
USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

The cessation of the US development agency's activities in the country signals the end for many support programs for the Tunisian government and businesses.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Tidjane Thiam, Alassane Ouattara

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

CongoIsabel Dos Santos, low-key guest at Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

Central African RepublicValentine Rugwabiza's not-so-discreet absence in Bangui

Ivory CoastTidjane Thiam's secret meeting with French Justice Minister