African Union

Sudan
Sudanese factions solicit support at AU summit

The Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and the non-aligned Somoud coalition all used the continental gathering as a lobbying opportunity.

Madagascar
Junta and Rajoelina face off from afar at SADC and AU

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina must submit a detailed roadmap for the transition by the end of February, as demanded by the regional organisation of Southern African states, while the African Union is not currently considering lifting Madagascar's suspension.

African Union
African capitals consider successor to UN's António Guterres

The latest African Union summit provided an opportunity for several African countries to open discussions on the issue.

Kenya, Madagascar
Dilemma over sending Africa-France summit invite to Malagasy junta

Suspended from the African Union following Colonel Michael Randrianirina's seizure of power, Madagascar remains excluded from the organisation's bodies until the next elections. As such, the Kenyan government is hesitant to invite the junta to the talks, despite Paris's more favourable position.

West Africa
ECOWAS military chiefs heading to Freetown to debate future of standby force

The leaders of the region's armed forces will meet in the Sierra Leone capital in the coming weeks to launch the regional anti-terrorist force. The contingents made available to ECOWAS by each army will also be announced.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Mahmoud Abbas, John Dramani Mahama, Emmanuel Macron

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

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara set for private visit to France

African UnionMahmoud Abbas sends replacement to summit

GhanaJohn Dramani Mahama invites Emmanuel Macron to Accra

Sudan
Berlin peace conference aims to avoid London mistakes

For the third year running, a European capital is hosting an international summit to try to push forward peace efforts in Sudan. With one eye on Donald Trump's Africa adviser Massad Boulos, who has promised a ceasefire, the German host is aiming to avoid any pitfalls.

Ethiopia, Kenya
French minister Caroit on tour to promote Africa-France summit

Paris and Nairobi plan to take advantage of the African Union summit to promote the Africa Forward event.

Sudan
Egypt plans Sudan meeting on the sidelines of African Union summit

On the sidelines of the 39th African Union summit, scheduled for 14 and 15 February in Ethiopia, Egypt will use its rotating presidency of the AU’s Peace and Security Council to organise a meeting on the situations in Sudan and Somalia.

Mauritania
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected on state visit to Paris

The Mauritanian president is set to travel in early April for a visit carrying strong symbolic weight, against a Sahelian backdrop marked by the erosion of French influence and Nouakchott's continued role as a key partner to France.

The New Guard
Ghana, Mozambique, Morocco

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

GhanaBarbara Glover, striving to get the best out of AI for the continent

MozambiqueRaul Chomela puts molecular biology at the service of farmers

MoroccoHassan Fassi-Fihri makes family affair out of business consulting

Palace Intrigues
Mohammed VI, Vincent Biruta, Félix Tshisekedi

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

MoroccoRabat scrutinises release in France of book on Mohammed VI

RwandaMinister Vincent Biruta due in Paris to share Great Lakes views

DRCFélix Tshisekedi invited to DC's National Prayer Breakfast