Africa
French foreign ministry finalises diplomatic reshuffle

France's diplomatic body has put the finishing touches on its list of appointees to chancelleries in Dakar, Maputo and Dodoma. Still, a handful of key posts have yet to be filled.

Central African Republic
Discreet reintroduction of fuel subsidies strains public finances

The quiet return of fuel subsidies in the CAR is placing fresh strain on the country's public funds, shielding its sole fuel importer while squeezing corporate margins and further complicating talks with the IMF.

DRC
Lawyers for jailed arms broker denounce arbitrary detention

Held by the Congolese security services for more than a year, the head of Turkish defence firm Prince Invest Group has been ordered to deliver on a €31.5m contract.

Central African Republic
Prisca Roseline Mano becomes Bangui mayor with powerful backing

DRC, Rwanda
Kinshasa takes Kigali to the International Court of Justice

Cameroon
Washington sends special forces in Africa chief to Yaoundé

Nigeria
Government faces intense criticism over $5bn Emirati loan

Confronted with growing scrutiny over its recently raised funding package, the Nigerian government is seeking to reassure the public and the markets over its choice to make use of complex mechanisms known as total return swaps.

Africa
Africa Energy Bank wraps up first fundraising round

Senegal
Ivorian cybersecurity expert seeks to launch defence fair in Dakar

Guinea
Much work lies ahead for Simandou Mining Summit organisers

Kenya
Under local pressure, port authority CEO appeals to President Ruto

Officials in coastal areas are calling for more locals to be hired in the Kenya Ports Authority, which is in the midst of a major reform. Vexed by their protests, its head is hoping his good relationship with the president helps to reestablish order.

Kenya
Parliament weighs diplomatic immunity for Ford Foundation

Uganda
Museveni crosses swords with opposition over Buganda land tenure

Kenya
Nairobi seeks out-of-court deal in $85m Zakhem dispute

Mozambique
TotalEnergies tries to calm tensions with Chapo administration

Madagascar
Private sector representatives targeted by the junta

Zambia
Mphepo Power struggles to make up mind over mega wind farm project

Algeria
PwC's former Algerian partners strike out on their own

While the Big Four accounting firm relied on a network of well-established and prestigious clients, its Algerian partners, now independent, plan to expand the firm's operations to other major cities.

Morocco
Italian bidder for Casablanca shipyard revealed

Tunisia
As the World Cup unfolds, Tunis faces mounting pressure over sports journalist Mourad Zeghidi

Morocco
Palace-backed Rabat Gaming City project puts public sector on alert