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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
US giant Del Monte trims sails in pineapple production

Del Monte, the country's leading fruit producer, is losing ground due to the end of a lease and the sale of arable land.

Subscribers only Business 08.10.2025

East Africa
IGAD's finances in the red

Employees of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development have not been paid since the the end of last year. This is because most of the organisation's member states have not paid their annual dues.

Subscribers only Finance 07.10.2025

Sudan
Future of UN fact-finding mission on the line

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is counting on a coalition of African and Gulf leaders not to renew the human rights probe that has been in place since civil war broke out in 2023. A vote by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva will determine its fate.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.10.2025

Ethiopia
Amhara region blocks return of thousands of Qemant refugees

Ethiopian refugees of the Qemant ethnic group in the village of Basinga in Sudan's eastern Gedaref region, on 10 August 2021. © Ashraf Shazly/AFP

Subscribers only Politics 06.10.2025

Kenya
Nuclear power project gathers steam

Next year Nairobi is due to choose from a growing number of contractors keen to build Kenya's first nuclear power station, even before financing questions have been resolved.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 03.10.2025

Kenya
JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Kenya Pipeline Company's facilities in Mombasa, Kenya, on 7 June 2018. © Joseph Okanga / Reuters

Subscribers only Business 03.10.2025

Sudan
Civil society conference in Addis Ababa postponed

Deploring a lack of consultation compared to previous attempts at dialogue, some of the 50 Sudanese participants expected refused to attend the African Union meeting.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.10.2025

Somalia
Abu Dhabi, Ankara and Washington play out their interests through clan politics in Sanaag

In launching a mortal attack against a traditional leader in the north of Somalia, the US has added further complexity to a multi-faceted crisis. At the heart of the matter is a port, mines and control over a region torn between Somaliland, Puntland and Mogadishu.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 02.10.2025

Egypt, Sudan
Businessman Mohamed El Garhy fronts Egypt's bid for Sudanese gold

Backed by the General Intelligence Service, the El Garhy Steel Group owner has teamed up with Sudanese partners to invest in gold and iron mines, as Cairo moves to bolster central bank reserves.

Subscribers only Mining 02.10.2025

Sudan
Civil society groups try to take back control in Addis Ababa

While the United States is ploughing a lone furrow in its mediation in Sudan, the African Union is setting store by civil society coalitions to bring the country out of crisis.

Subscribers only Politics 01.10.2025

Kenya
Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

The former president of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Richard Ngatia, is not expected to run for his former seat in the next elections of the main employers' organisation in 2026.

Subscribers only Business 01.10.2025

Kenya, South Sudan
Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

South Sudan aims to draw inspiration from best practices in regional countries to diversify the country's economy. The Ministry of Trade seeks to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

Kenya
China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

An increasing number of journalists are being invited on press trips to China, where they receive training on the local political system. At the same time, American influence is waning as a result of the Trump administration's budget cuts.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping receives William Ruto in Beijing on 24 April 2025.

Spotlight | Kenya
Ruto seeks Qatari funds

In search of investors, the Kenyan president is due in Doha early next month. The visit marks a bilateral rapprochement at a time when Nairobi's relations with Abu Dhabi are feeling the chill.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

Kenyan President William Ruto in Addis Ababa on 8 September 2025.

South Sudan
Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

The former South Sudan first vice president aims to use the case brought against him to mobilise support. His allies are however pessimistic as to the prospects of obtaining an acquittal.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba, on 24 September 2025.

Kenya
First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

The leading Kenyan and East African media group is up for sale and the head of state has his eyes on it as a means to build a media empire, mindful of the next presidential election in two years' time.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 26.09.2025

The Nation Media Group printing press on the outskirts of Nairobi, in May 2025.

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Several leaders of the Tigray Peace Forces have been detained by soldiers of the Ethiopian National Defense Force.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 26.09.2025

Spotlight | Somalia
Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Some of the US president's aides are less than enthused by his mooted recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, given the terrorism threat in Somalia. For its part, Hargeisa is tweaking its playbook.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.09.2025

Donald Trump at UN Headquarters in New York City, United States, 23 September 2025.

Kenya
Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

A group of local residents is opposing the cultivation of some 4,000 hectares of fields by a company linked to the group owned by businessman Raj Singh.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

Ethiopia
The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the imminent launch of Nigerian giant Dangote's $2.5 billion fertiliser plant. However the supply of gas needed for urea production remains problematic.

Subscribers only Business 24.09.2025

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed at the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, on 9 September 2025.

Eritrea
Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the US President's Special Envoy for Africa, Massad Boulos, is scheduled to meet with the Eritrean foreign minister. Washington is concerned about the spread of conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.09.2025

Kenya
Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

The main French and African employer organisations will come together for the Africa-France Summit, for a day dedicated to business.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.09.2025

William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron at the Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, in Spain, on 30 June 2025.

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

After announcing the creation of an investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence on the continent, American giant Google is now looking for candidates to benefit from it.

Subscribers only Business 23.09.2025

Spotlight | Sudan
Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Weeks after a secret meeting between US envoy Massad Boulos and Sudan army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Washington sanctioned the Al-Baraa Ibn Malik brigade - an Islamist militia closely linked to Burhan's government and now key to the army's fight against the paramilitary RSF.

Subscribers only Politics 22.09.2025

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Port Sudan on 29 April 2025.

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

The World Bank has been working to resume its funding to Uganda for several months. Its programmes there are, however, subject to awareness-raising on discrimination against sexual minorities. In 2023 the Bretton Woods institution suspended its financial support following the passing of an anti-homosexuality law.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 22.09.2025

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

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
US giant Del Monte trims sails in pineapple production

East Africa
IGAD's finances in the red

Sudan
Future of UN fact-finding mission on the line

Ethiopia
Amhara region blocks return of thousands of Qemant refugees

Kenya
Nuclear power project gathers steam

Kenya
JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Sudan
Civil society conference in Addis Ababa postponed

Somalia
Abu Dhabi, Ankara and Washington play out their interests through clan politics in Sanaag

Egypt, Sudan
Businessman Mohamed El Garhy fronts Egypt's bid for Sudanese gold

Sudan
Civil society groups try to take back control in Addis Ababa

Kenya
Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

Kenya, South Sudan
Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Kenya
China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

Spotlight | Kenya
Ruto seeks Qatari funds

South Sudan
Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Kenya
First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Spotlight | Somalia
Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Kenya
Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Ethiopia
The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Eritrea
Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

Kenya
Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

Spotlight | Sudan
Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

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

DRC The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

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

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The Renaissance Dam – a national symbol but a regional quandary

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

Erik Prince

AFRICOM

Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya US giant Del Monte trims sails in pineapple production

East Africa IGAD's finances in the red

Sudan Future of UN fact-finding mission on the line

Ethiopia Amhara region blocks return of thousands of Qemant refugees

Kenya Nuclear power project gathers steam

Kenya JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Sudan Civil society conference in Addis Ababa postponed

Somalia Abu Dhabi, Ankara and Washington play out their interests through clan politics in Sanaag

Egypt, Sudan Businessman Mohamed El Garhy fronts Egypt's bid for Sudanese gold

Sudan Civil society groups try to take back control in Addis Ababa

Kenya Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

Kenya, South Sudan Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Kenya China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

Spotlight | Kenya Ruto seeks Qatari funds

South Sudan Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Kenya First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Spotlight | Somalia Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Kenya Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Ethiopia The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Eritrea Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

Kenya Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Africa In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

Spotlight | Sudan Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Uganda World Bank increases support to Kampala

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Kenya
US giant Del Monte trims sails in pineapple production

East Africa
IGAD's finances in the red

Sudan
Future of UN fact-finding mission on the line

Ethiopia
Amhara region blocks return of thousands of Qemant refugees

Kenya
Nuclear power project gathers steam

Kenya
JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Sudan
Civil society conference in Addis Ababa postponed

Somalia
Abu Dhabi, Ankara and Washington play out their interests through clan politics in Sanaag

Egypt, Sudan
Businessman Mohamed El Garhy fronts Egypt's bid for Sudanese gold

Sudan
Civil society groups try to take back control in Addis Ababa

Kenya
Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

Kenya, South Sudan
Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Kenya
China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

Spotlight | Kenya
Ruto seeks Qatari funds

South Sudan
Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Kenya
First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Spotlight | Somalia
Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Kenya
Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Ethiopia
The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Eritrea
Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

Kenya
Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

Spotlight | Sudan
Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala