Between tensions over key legislation and internal power struggles within the ANC, the stability of South Africa's government of national unity will be put to the test in the coming months.
Last December, a small Congolese delegation visited Washington, where it held a series of meetings with US officials close to the incoming president.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has promised MPs he will look into their claims that mining activities conducted by France's Eramet are harming the environment. It's an issue that divides the ruling party.
Ivory Coast's armed forces recently terminated their lease on three Airbus H125 helicopters, returning them to their respective owners.
The Ivorian president will head to France on 15 January for personal reasons on a visit that coincides with his Angolan counterpart João Lourenço's state visit to Paris.
The media group, which has reported dismal financial results, is floundering. Kenyan President William Ruto was initially interested in acquiring shares from those close to ex-head of state Daniel arap Moi, but is now wary of involving his entourage.
Moulay Idriss Filali, whose mother is King Mohammed VI's elder sister, is gradually expanding his economic empire. With help from the Anglo-Israeli Schimmel family, he now plans to strengthen his shared workspace rental interests.
