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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa and Mekele prepare tense end to Tadesse Werede's term

Unless renewed, the term of the president of the temporary administration in Tigray could end on 8 April. The matter is at the heart of an intense political tug-of-war between the federal government and the TPLF.

Sudan
Civil society to take centre stage at Berlin conference on the war

While fighting continues, the meeting in mid-April in the German capital is expected to focus on promoting dialogue between various civilian groups. But the decision to invite or exclude certain parties is causing tensions.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Niger, Central African Republic

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

NigeriaAyo Sopitan, trader turned miner

NigerSalim Gado, Tchiani's ambitious right-hand man

Central African RepublicWilliam Ndjapou, the rising adviser

Guinea
Mining companies grapple with export restrictions on bauxite

The announcement, made by the minister of mines, of strict export controls from April onwards, appears to be aimed primarily at the country's two leading producers, the Société Minière de Boké and Chalco, both of which have links to Beijing.

West Africa
UN considers reform of its West African office

The United Nations' special envoy for West Africa has launched a wide-ranging strategic review of UNOWAS, against a backdrop of regional realignment and tensions with the Alliance of Sahel States.

DRC
Kin of ex-National Assembly speaker reports enforced disappearance to UN

Aubin Minaku, a close associate of former head of state Joseph Kabila, has been held incommunicado for nearly three months. One of his lawyers has brought a case before the UN in order to put pressure on Kinshasa.

Angola
Sale of junior oil company Afentra attracts investors

In under five years, the London-based company, founded in 2021 by former Tullow Oil employees, has succeeded in building up an attractive portfolio thanks to a large number of cost-efficient production assets.

Uganda
Business resumes for top tycoons after Museveni's re-election

Close to the head of state, leaders of Uganda's main business empires are putting their services at the government's disposal at a time when the public finances remain fragile. The situation is also a boon for the financial sector, which is stepping in to shore up the executive.

Ivory Coast
The growing strategic alliance between Patrick Achi and Téné Birahima Ouattara

Although relations between the two have long been strained, the speaker of the National Assembly and the Deputy Prime Minister recently moved towards a reconciliation.

Madagascar
Freemasonry regains its footing after the coup

Shaken by the fall of former president Andry Rajoelina in October 2025, Malagasy freemasonry is gradually finding its feet again.

Sahel
Brussels' Sahel envoy plans West African tour

João Cravinho is due to attend a security conference in Togo on 18 April. He is then expected to visit Senegal and The Gambia.

DRC
Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon builds drone launch base in Kisangani

After the Kinshasa financial centre, Turhan Mildon is moving into the defence sector. His company Milvest has secured a contract with the military apparatus combating Congo River Alliance-M23 rebels.

Ethiopia
'Strategic' leadership in Tigray gears up for potential war

The Tigrayan command is preparing for the official end of the term of its interim president Tadesse Werede Tesfay. Despite regular contact with Eritrea, a circumstantial ally against the federal power in Addis Ababa, differences of opinion remain.

Mauritania
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's itinerary for Paris state visit

The Mauritanian president will travel to France from 15 to 17 April. In addition to formal events and a diplomatic and business programme, he is scheduled to travel to Brest.

Kenya
Former tax chief Anthony Mwaura's questionable business contracts

Although head of a state agency, this senior figure in the president's party has not given up his business activities in either the construction or financial sectors. Yet the awarding of major public contracts to a company owned by this influential government official raises a number of questions.

DRC, Rwanda
The behind‑the‑scenes manoeuvring in talks between Kagame and Tshisekedi envoys in Washington

Gathered in the US federal capital, Kinshasa and Kigali representatives agreed on a precise timetable for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from Congolese soil, as well as for the neutralisation of the FDLR. For its part, the Trump administration brandished the threat of further sanctions in the event of any breaches.