Spotlight | Somalia, Sudan
Khartoum, Mogadishu: crises in the Horn the focus of tense UN negotiations

South Sudan, Uganda
Ugandan army tightens grip on border areas

Deployed on their northern frontier, Ugandan soldiers are pursuing a strategy of gradually encroaching on South Sudanese territory, part of which – rich in gold – has long been claimed by Kampala.

Somalia
AUSSOM turns to Gulf states for financial lifeline

Despite Washington's apparent reprieve regarding the withdrawal of its financial contributions to the peacekeeping mission, the lack of a fallback plan threatens its continued operation. Mogadishu is doing its best to convince Saudi Arabia.

Sudan
Berlin peace conference aims to avoid London mistakes

For the third year running, a European capital is hosting an international summit to try to push forward peace efforts in Sudan. With one eye on Donald Trump's Africa adviser Massad Boulos, who has promised a ceasefire, the German host is aiming to avoid any pitfalls.

The New Guard
Libya, Sudan, Congo

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

LibyaNajwa Naji, from weightlifting rooms to minefields

SudanMohamed Fathelrahman, humanitarian all-rounder

CongoPhilippe Bouiti-Viaudo, business angel spins web

Sudan
Somoud coalition plans to put pressure on African Union

Between now and October, an international campaign by the Sudanese civil movement aims to win over countries on the continent that play an important role in the AU.

Africa
Africa on agenda at upcoming UN peacekeeping conference

Next May, Berlin will host a major conference devoted to United Nations peacekeeping missions.

African Union
AU security bigwigs to meet in Abidjan this week

Senior officials from the UN, EU, and OIC have also been invited to attend the retreat organised by the AU's Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

The New Guard
Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

ZimbabweSikhanyisiwe Gumbo, a communications expert on the rise

SudanNisreen Elsaim speaks up for peace and the planet

South SudanMadol Akol, champion of blind football

Kenya, Nigeria
Nairobi appoints its first defence attaché in Abuja

The Kenyan embassy in Nigeria is preparing to welcome its first military defence attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Damaris Agnetta Apondi.

Eritrea
Khartoum's relocated ambassadors struggle to cope

Several embassies that covered Eritrea from the Sudanese capital have had to take refuge in Ethiopia since the start of the civil war more than a year ago. But the historical rivalry and growing tensions between Addis Ababa and Asmara are complicating their task.

Africa
AU-EU partnerships to hold follow-up meeting in Brussels

Following up on commitments made in 2022, the gathering is due to take place this Friday in Brussels.

Kenya
Brussels, Nairobi strengthen security ties

The European Union, which has pledged €20m to the Kenyan army under the European Peace Facility, wants to increase exchanges with Nairobi, and talks on security cooperation are due to take place next month.

Somalia, Somaliland
Trump camp ponders Somaliland strategy

Former diplomats in charge of Donald Trump's Africa policy want him to include recognition of Somaliland's independence in his programme. But regional tensions mean not everyone is convinced.

Sudan
Future of UNITAMS up in air

The Security Council is pondering the future of the UN mission in Sudan, which has been on hold since fighting broke out in April. Its mandate may be extended for a few months but its long-term fate is uncertain.