Inner circles | Africa
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba deploys Africa task force ahead of TICAD extravaganza

Spotlight | Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria
Nigerian billionaire Eze out of favour with Obiangs

CEO of Oranto, Arthur Eze, has enjoyed notable power over the past two decades but is now seeing his influence wane in Malabo. The authorities are asking him to pay a $10m bonus if he wants to recover his oil blocks.

Inner circles | DRC
The family closes ranks around Tshisekedi

Challenged on several fronts, Félix Tshisekedi has narrowed his close circle. From his brother Jacques, the linchpin for security arrangements, to his son Anthony, with his fingers in mining affairs, not to forget "Maman Marthe", the presidential clan is playing a decisive role behind the scenes.

Inner circles | Burkina Faso
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles

To support the country's war effort against jihadist groups, the head of Burkina Faso's junta relies on a new generation of businessmen whose rise he has encouraged. He is also maintaining relations with a number of old-timers from previous governments.

Inner circles | South Sudan
Fearful Salva Kiir purges allies to reshape his inner circle

Spotlight | Kenya
How Ruto administration imposed a Kenyan buyer on Tullow Oil

Tullow Oil shareholders wanted rid of its assets in Kenya as quickly as possible, as they have been costing the firm millions of dollars every year for the past 15 years. The British junior can now explore new acquisitions in Africa.

Inner circles | South Africa
Dan Marokane and his backers seek to reenergise Eskom

Spotlight | Mozambique
Washington argues for return of $640m to sanctioned Russian bank VTB

After convicting former Mozambican Finance Minister Manuel Chang in the "hidden debt" affair, the United States has assessed the loss at $640 million. This sum is claimed by the subsidiary of a Russian bank under US sanctions.

Spotlight | South Africa
Deputy President Mashatile capitalises on budget crisis

South Africa's coalition government has been on the verge of implosion since the Democratic Alliance refused to vote for the budget presented this month by the ANC. The government's number two is playing a murky role in this debacle.

Inner circles | Libya
Kikli, the powerful Tripoli militia chief with a foot in the business world

Spotlight | Libya
American advisory firm K2 Integrity to inspect Central Bank of Libya's payments

Under pressure from Washington, the CBL has enlisted the services of K2 Integrity to supervise its money transfers and help combat corruption.