On 12 February, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new private chief of staff, Brigadier‑General Cheikhou Mouhamadou Lamine Boucounta Camara. […] On 12 February, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new private chief of staff, Brigadier‑General Cheikhou Mouhamadou Lamine Boucounta Camara. […] Read More
Senegal : Faye chooses polarising figure as new top military adviser Read More »
Signed on 4 February, the US‑Morocco critical minerals framework offers US mining investors a privileged position in Western Sahara. While its headline aims – to secure a reliable supply of critical minerals and to promote mining investment – have been […] Signed on 4 February, the US‑Morocco critical minerals framework offers US mining investors a
Morocco : Rabat throws open Western Sahara’s mineral wealth to Washington Read More »
The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks. The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks. Read More
U.S. Hunts for Militants as the Nigerian Military Is Accused of Inaction Read More »
It had been nine years since such a sale took place on Antwerp’s diamond market. From 23 to 26 February, […] It had been nine years since such a sale took place on Antwerp’s diamond market. From 23 to 26 February, […] Read More
DRC : Sino-Congolese firm SACIM’s Antwerp sale of Kasaï diamonds Read More »
As part of the organisation of the 2026 World Cup, the FBI and the International Police Cooperation Center have asked Abidjan to help ensure security for the competition. As part of the organisation of the 2026 World Cup, the FBI and the International Police Cooperation Center have asked Abidjan to help ensure security for the
Ivory Coast : Washington tightens security cooperation with Abidjan for 2026 World Cup Read More »
The presidential election campaign officially began on 28 February. Running for re-election, Head of State Denis Sassou-Nguesso kicked off his […] The presidential election campaign officially began on 28 February. Running for re-election, Head of State Denis Sassou-Nguesso kicked off his […] Read More
Congo : Sassou-Nguesso faces threat of record abstention Read More »
Behind Uganda and India’s rapprochement on the tourism front, the head of state’s daughter, Diana Museveni, is moving her pawns […] Behind Uganda and India’s rapprochement on the tourism front, the head of state’s daughter, Diana Museveni, is moving her pawns […] Read More
Uganda : How Kampala and New Delhi are knitting closer ties Read More »
Kenya Power and Lighting Co (KPLC) has suspended plans to transfer part of its assets to Kenya Electricity Transmission Company […] Kenya Power and Lighting Co (KPLC) has suspended plans to transfer part of its assets to Kenya Electricity Transmission Company […] Read More
Kenya : Kenya Power halts transfer of $680m of assets Read More »
Egyptian opposition figure Ayman Nour wrapped up a 72-hour European tour on 15 February, taking in London and then Paris, […] Egyptian opposition figure Ayman Nour wrapped up a 72-hour European tour on 15 February, taking in London and then Paris, […] Read More
Egypt : Opposition figure Ayman Nour rallies support in Europe Read More »
North-African tech companies don’t seem to be having much luck in France. After the Algerian ride-hailing start-up Yassir, whose French […] North-African tech companies don’t seem to be having much luck in France. After the Algerian ride-hailing start-up Yassir, whose French […] Read More
Tunisia : Enova Robotics makes its exit from France Read More »
