Africa

Morocco
Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

While the campaign to find Chakib Alj's successor has just officially kicked off, uncertainty remains around who will stand as a candidate for CGEM's presidency.

DRC
The multi-million-dollar holes in state payroll

Following repeated red flags, President Tshisekedi launched an audit of public sector pay in February. In 2023, the finance watchdog produced a detailed report on the same subject that identified serious irregularities but which apparently led to no action.

Nigeria
ENI readies investment plan for former OPL 245 fields

The signing of a settlement agreement with Abuja over the offshore block that was the subject of an ICSID arbitration is expected to allow the Italian major to speed up its production timetable. A development plan and its financing are already on the table.

Egypt, Sudan
Cairo increasingly drawn into the Sudan conflict

Egypt has intensified its support for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's regular army since its defeat in El Fasher in October. The war in Iran offers the Sudanese Armed Forces commander a decisive opportunity to launch an offensive in western Sudan, with the strategic support of his allies.

South Sudan
Opposition to Salva Kiir builds united front

Riek Machar is establishing a formal partnership between his movement and the United People's Alliance, a coalition of anti-government forces.

Mozambique
Former Credit Suisse employees escape sanction in hidden debt affair

Sentenced in June 2025 to repay several million dollars each to the Russian bank VTBC, two former Credit Suisse colleagues will ultimately avoid this obligation. The two remaining co-defendants, including former finance minister Manuel Chang, will now shoulder the bill.

Kenya
Ruto's right-hand man calls ministers to order

Energy ministry officials are coordinating their activities more closely with the president's chief of staff, Felix Koskei, who was annoyed to see them touring their constituencies rather than attending important meetings.

Algeria
Major security delegation expected in France

Algiers and Paris have confirmed the resumption of institutional dialogue, for now focused on security cooperation. Although the atmosphere has warmed, there has not yet been a full return to normal.

Ivory Coast
Military academy seeks regional partners

More than four years after its inauguration, the institution dedicated to combating terrorism is seeking to expand its influence on the African continent. However, it faces several challenges.

Palace Intrigues
"Siteny", Wagner, Faure Gnassingbé

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

MadagascarNational Assembly speaker worms way into Colonel Randrianirina's Paris delegation

Central AfricaRussia tests propaganda machine on French aid worker's arrest

West AfricaFaure Gnassingbé hosts ECOWAS 50th anniversary

Togo
Army on high alert following suspected terrorist infiltration in Centrale region

Since 25 February, Togo's armed forces (FAT) have stepped up patrols and checks in the country's Centrale region, after water and forestry agents came under fire near the Malfakassa mountains.

Cameroon
Lenders vie to finance Kribi's industrial zone

With a total estimated cost of €795m, the development project for the port of Kribi's industrial zone has already attracted several multilateral institutions in addition to the African Development Bank.