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Somalia, Somaliland
Israel's new ambassador in Hargeisa juggles two roles

Tel Aviv now has its first head of mission in the secessionist state, with Israel the only nation to have taken the risk of granting it recognition.

Madagascar
Ex-foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa eyes diplomatic return

With strong ties to Western partners, the minister, replaced by Alice N'Diaye at the last reshuffle, is poised to re-emerge on the international stage.

Senegal
Brussels introduces support measures for the navy

The European Union is preparing to disburse a new funding package designed to support the Senegalese government in securing its coastline. It is to be financed by the European Peace Facility.

DRC
Kinshasa-M23 talks may move to Switzerland

Qatar, which has been concerned about its security since the start of the war with Iran, wishes, at least for the time being, to move the talks between Félix Tshisekedi's government and the rebels active in eastern DRC to another host country.

Madagascar
SADC tasks Malawi's former president with mission to Antananarivo

Joyce Banda is visiting Madagascar as part of a Southern African Development Community Panel of Elders mission. This visit forms part of a series of consultations aimed at assessing the political situation in Madagascar.

Sudan
Tasis seeks to shape Quintet thinking on national dialogue proposal

The RSF-aligned coalition aims to present itself as a legitimate interlocutor to the international community. It is also seeking to influence the rules of a future Sudanese national dialogue, under the watchful eye of Port Sudan.

West Africa
EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

Brussels is currently equipping West African coastguards with light vessels as part of the SWAIMS assistance programme, which has suffered significant delays in recent years.

Nigeria
EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Funds from the European Peace Facility could soon be used to support the Nigerian army, which is struggling to deal with jihadist groups. Such assistance is already in place in Benin, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

Central Africa
Bank of Central African States ends talks on restoration funds

After six years of negotiations, the BEAC and foreign operators have been unable to reach an agreement on the terms for repatriating funds for the rehabilitation of mining and oil sites in the CFA franc zone.

Palace Intrigues
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Évariste Ndayishimiye, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema

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

LibyaAbdul Hamid Dbeibeh secures future football coach's salary

African UnionÉdouard Bizimana connects to Malabo airport wifi to defend Macky Sall

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema nurtures Libreville-Cotonou axis

Tunisia
Tunisian football boss Nasri spins his web across the continent

The FTF president has found himself the unwitting focus of attention amid the standoff between Morocco and Senegal. With a low profile at home, he cultivates relationships within CAF and amongst his North African counterparts.

Sudan
The Emergency Response Rooms' elusive unity

In Berlin, on the sidelines of the international conference on Sudan, the ERR, one of the country's leading grassroots organisations, is facing a governance crisis. The horizontal model on which it built its reputation is now under attack from within.