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Madagascar
MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Two representatives of the French employers' federation are visiting the country to follow up on the economic round tables held in spring 2025 on the occasion of Emmanuel Macron's state visit. They also intend to establish initial contact with the new authorities.

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
Spy chiefs intervene to get Burundian forces out of DRC

The withdrawal of Burundian forces from Congolese territory was made possible by confidential talks between Burundian and Rwandan spymasters.

Libya
Macron's special envoy hosts rival Libyan politicians in Paris

The French president's adviser met with the speaker of the Libyan parliament and the president of the High Council of State to discuss the UN road map and measures aimed at organising elections.

Algeria
From Berlin to Doha, Tebboune's busy 2026 international diary revealed

The Algerian president is set to head to Germany as invited by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and is also expected to visit the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, after cancelling his visit in November.

Morocco
Abu Dhabi aims to leverage US interest in Western Sahara

After France and the United States, the United Arab Emirates is preparing to launch an economic offensive in the disputed territory.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Egypt

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

Ivory CoastAmadou Diawara, putting cyber security at the service of states

Guinea-BissauFatumata Jau, number one partner of international donors

EgyptMostafa Talaat, a gold prospector with big dreams

South Africa
EU and Pretoria set out next steps in critical minerals deal

A manganese refining project in the northeast has attracted the attention of the European Union. The underlying objective is to diversify its sources of critical minerals in order to build its own electric vehicle battery manufacturing industry.

Libya
Trump's 'art of the deal' sidelines UN

Washington has taken up negotiations between the recognised institutions in the West and the East, without involving the UN mission.

Central African Republic
Academics rally behind Touadéra

The president has maintained close ties with the University of Bangui, where he was rector and taught mathematics. Several professors are preparing to campaign for him, but not without ulterior motives.

Zambia
The IMF loses patience over TAZAMA pipeline open access policy

The International Monetary Fund had made its support conditional on opening access of the key infrastructure to oil distributors connecting the port of Dar es Salaam to Ndola. But the measures taken by the government to create a transparent competitive selection system are inadequate.

Africa
The AfDB reforms its concessional fund weeks from its closure

Faced with a possible drop-off in contributions, the bank is being forced into a root-and-branch reform of the African Development Fund. It is likely to make fewer donations to high-risk countries, instead granting loans under very favourable conditions.

Africa
Five African judges in the running for seat on UN administrative tribunal

Three permanent judge positions and five part-time positions will be filled on 12 November in New York, by secret ballot vote of the organisation's member countries.