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With the political and business elite captivated by the formation of the new government, key figures in the administration have been parading through Marthe Kasalu Jibikilayi’s living room. The general view within the circles of power in Kinshasa is that President Félix Tshisekedi’s mother, known affectionately as Maman Marthe, can influence political appointments and careers. […]

President Biden welcomed President William Ruto of Kenya and said he intended to designate his country as a “major non-NATO ally.” ​President Biden welcomed President William Ruto of Kenya and said he intended to designate his country as a “major non-NATO ally.” Read More

The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need. ​The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need. Read More

The FTF has been given a last chance to elect a new chairman. ​The FTF has been given a last chance to elect a new chairman. Read More

The Russian foreign minister is due in town on 3 June. ​The Russian foreign minister is due in town on 3 June. Read More

On 18 May, the 33rd anniversary of the day it unilaterally declared its independence from Somalia, Somaliland sent its transport ​On 18 May, the 33rd anniversary of the day it unilaterally declared its independence from Somalia, Somaliland sent its transport Read More

Senegalese firm West African Energy is planning to launch production this July. ​Senegalese firm West African Energy is planning to launch production this July. Read More

On 20 May, the US ambassador in Tunis, Joey Hood, went to the Tunisian foreign ministry to meet Riadh Dridi, ​On 20 May, the US ambassador in Tunis, Joey Hood, went to the Tunisian foreign ministry to meet Riadh Dridi, Read More

Benin – Strauss-Kahn on a mission in CotonouDominique Strauss-Kahn has just spent a couple of days in Cotonou, where he ​Benin – Strauss-Kahn on a mission in CotonouDominique Strauss-Kahn has just spent a couple of days in Cotonou, where he Read More

London’s renewed interest in Angola has come as something of a surprise. After arranging a €415m loan in late 2023 ​London’s renewed interest in Angola has come as something of a surprise. After arranging a €415m loan in late 2023 Read More