Nigeria
President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

Nigeria
Lobbying by Biafran independence activists behind Ted Cruz's genocide accusations

Accusations from American Republicans against the Nigerian government relating to the genocide of Christians have increased in recent days. Behind the scenes, a lobbying firm is promoting this narrative.

Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima cancels Berlin trip

After representing Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the UN in New York, the Nigerian vice president flew to Germany where he was meant to have talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Nigeria
Abuja courted by Western light weapons suppliers

Eager to turn their backs on imports of Russian military equipment, the Nigerian authorities are in the process of creating a market that could particularly benefit US arms manufacturers.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar

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

NigeriaFrancis Sani, promoter of digital start-ups

Guinea-BissauFlávio Baticã Ferreira, the opponent rallying the EU

MadagascarElysa Rakotonirina, Rajoelina's discreet chief of staff

Spotlight | Cameroon
Ex-Boko Haram groups put security services to test in Far North Region

Army officers and political leaders in the Far North Region are worried about the recent increase in attacks by jihadist groups previously linked to Boko Haram. Yaoundé is following the situation closely but is reluctant for the time being to take further containment measures.

West Africa
YARIS marine surveillance platform delivery delayed

The Gulf of Guinea GoGIN II project is running behind schedule.

Ivory Coast
EU to step up anti-terrorism training in northern Ivory Coast

After pledging to finance military equipment for the country's army and training 300 of its gendarmes, the European Union may provide training for forest rangers in the Comoé National Park who face incursions by armed groups.