Politics

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, João Lourenço, Burna Boy, William Ruto

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

DRCFélix Tshisekedi ruffles João Lourenço's feathers

NigeriaAfropop star Burna Boy struggles to fill Stade de France

KenyaMusalia Mudavadi's rough time at State House

Congo
Fecofoot president banned from leaving country amid clashes with sports minister

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas was denied access to his plane at Pointe-Noire's Agostinho-Neto International Airport. He was due to fly to Cameroon.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastSimon Seroussi, Israel's new ambassador

NamibiaFrieda Mukufa, a poet with a clear commitment

AlgeriaSelma Bakhta Mansouri, Tebboune's understudy on the continent

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.

Uganda
The ICC rejigs judges in Joseph Kony case

Ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing against the Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, the ICC is shuffling the composition of the tribunal in charge of handling the defence appeal.

Central African Republic
Central African Freemasons secede from the Grande Loge du Congo

Up until now a "provincial" cell of the Grande Loge du Congo, the Central African Freemasons have met the conditions to become completely autonomous.

DRC
Dan Gertler's lawyer arrested by the National Cyber Defence Council

The National Cyber Defence Council, attached to Félix Tshisekedi's presidency and led by Jean-Claude Bukasa, has arrested lawyer Médard Palankoy Lakwas, longterm adviser of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler.

Tunisia
Judges investigate Makram Jelassi, ex-Justice Minister adviser

Longtime confidant of Leïla Jaffel, the magistrate is suspected of setting up an extortion scheme to help prominent figures flee the country.

Kenya
Elections face postponement due to electoral commission delays

President William Ruto has finally approved the panel responsible for selecting the future commissioners for the 2027 elections. The opposition is keeping a close eye on the situation.

Madagascar
Rajoelina's education minister creates her own party

Madagascar's Education Minister Marie-Michelle Sahondrarimalala has launched her political movement in the Hauts-Plateaux region, where she was elected.

DRC
Joseph Kabila's curious excursion to Kampala

At Yoweri Museveni's invitation, Kabila made a discreet stopover in Kampala in mid-March. The trip coincided with a visit there by Corneille Nangaa, head of the Congo River Alliance. For several weeks, Kinshasa has been concerned about the links between these two men.