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Palace Intrigues
Erik Prince, Oscar Sudi, Emmanuel Macron

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

MadagascarEmmanuel Macron's growing fears over Russian influence

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Palace Intrigues
Erik Prince, Oscar Sudi, Emmanuel Macron

Madagascar
Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Madagascar
Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

In Focus | Madagascar
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Palace Intrigues
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Palace Intrigues
Paul Biya, William Ruto, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Donald Trump

Burundi, Tanzania
Ndayishimiye and his allies rocked by Tanzanian crisis

Kenya
William Ruto faces reshuffle headache

Spotlight | Libya
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

DRC
Félix Tshisekedi holds low-key meeting with Erik Prince

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