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The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (left), with Gedion Timothewos, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Addis Ababa, on 14 October 2025.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (left), with Gedion Timothewos, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Addis Ababa, on 14 October 2025. © X/@Presidencysl_

Spotlight | Ethiopia
In Berbera, DP World awaits green light from Addis Ababa to go ahead with expansion plans

After months of waiting, Ethiopia has invited Somaliland President Irro for an official visit. The trip could revive a trade agreement that is essential to making the Dubai operator's investment profitable in this port, which is seen as an alternative to Djibouti.
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The new governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign (left), and the CEO of Ethiopia Investment Holdings, Brook Taye, in London, October 2024.
The new governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign (left), and the CEO of Ethiopia Investment Holdings, Brook Taye, in London, October 2024. © REUTERS

Inner circles | Ethiopia
Inside Abiy Ahmed's circle of new business barons

Mining, infrastructure, banking... The leader of the Prosperity Party has entrusted a team of young financiers with the keys to the country's strategic projects. They have forged close links with a network of businessmen and intermediaries who have become key players on the Ethiopian economic scene.
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Plaque at the entrance of the International Chamber of Commerce, in Paris.
Plaque at the entrance of the International Chamber of Commerce, in Paris. © Xose Bouzas/Hans Lucas via AFP

Spotlight | Congo
Corruption probe into Commisimpex arbitration gathers pace

The French judicial probe over possible corruption in an arbitration that in 2013 validated Commisimpex's claim for more than €1bn against the Republic of Congo, has been expanded to include charges of organised fraud and use of forged documents. This paves the way for the questioning of the arbitrators who were involved.
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Tidjane Thiam, president of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire, in Paris, April 2025.
Tidjane Thiam, president of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire, in Paris, April 2025. © Stéphanie Lecocq/Reuters

Ivory Coast
Tidjane Thiam launches proceedings in London against two of Alassane Ouattara's ministers

Breaking news published on 15 October 2025 at 15:30 GMT - The Ivorian opposition leader has sent a lawyer's letter to the Minister of Communication, Amadou Coulibaly, and to the Minister for Youth, Mamadou Touré, denouncing "defamatory statements" made by the two men at an event in London.
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The railway at the Simfer mining complex in the Simandou mountain range in the Nzerekore region, on 2 September 2025.
The railway at the Simfer mining complex in the Simandou mountain range in the Nzerekore region, on 2 September 2025. © Patrick Meinhardt/AFP

Guinea
With Simandou trains ready to roll, Compagnie du Transguinéen left on the platform

Owned by the Guinean state and two consortiums that will exploit the huge Simandou iron ore deposit, the CGT is far from taking over the management of the mining project's rail and port infrastructure, which is still mainly in the hands of Chinese groups.
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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) meeting with Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L) in Doha, on 7 September, 2023.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) meeting with Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L) in Doha, on 7 September, 2023. © Qatar Amiri Diwan/AFP

Spotlight | Sudan
Doha's discreet military support for Sudanese Armed Forces

Qatar, a low-key General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan political and financial backer, also supplies the Sudanese Armed Forces with weapons. Doha's support for Sudan is yet another facet of its proxy war with the United Arab Emirates.
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President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina in Paris, July 2024.
President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina in Paris, July 2024. © Xose Bouzas / Hans Lucas via AFP

Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

Breaking news published on 13/10/25 at 18:45 GMT: While his whereabouts remain secret, President Andry Rajoelina held a remote meeting with his cabinet on the morning of 13 October, reaffirming his ability to govern. At the same time, he held a series of consultations with several of his counterparts across the continent throughout the weekend to ensure their support.
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Madagascar soldiers join demonstrators calling for the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo, on 11 October 2025.
Madagascar soldiers join demonstrators calling for the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo, on 11 October 2025. © Luis Tato/AFP

Madagascar
President Rajoelina holes up in capital to try to resolve coup crisis

Breaking news published on 11/10/25 at 20:20 GMT: The Madagascan president and his bodyguards barricaded themselves in a building in Antanaravo after army officers mutinied on 11 October. He is attempting from there to organise a response with the support of troops who remain loyal to him.
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