Félix Tshisekedi

DRC
Ex-presidential representative Serge Tshibangu seeks to draw in foreign investors

The head of the US-Europe-Africa Business Council wants to bring together Congolese decision-makers, lenders and industrial groups in Johannesburg in November around major projects in the DRC. The aim is to replicate the model already used with South Africa's Yellowstone Group on a motorway project.

Palace Intrigues
Romuald Wadagni, Alassane Ouattara, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Daoussa Déby

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BeninRomuald Wadagni misses Ivory Coast independence celebrations

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's security chiefs alarmed by Fabien Singaye's presence in Kinshasa

ChadDaoussa Idriss Déby makes discreet Paris visit

DRC
Diamond firm MIBA seeks new sparkle after chief's departure

While a disagreement with the board of directors led to the departure of the chief executive of the state-owned mining company, its chair, Jean-Charles Okoto Lolakombe, wants to cut ties with Asa Resource Group, a minority shareholder.

DRC
The discreet ex-Kabila unit advising Tshisekedi on national dialogue

The president is relying on a team made up of several former senior figures from his predecessor's party to draw up a roadmap to address political tensions and the security crisis.

DRC
AFC-M23 challenges UN sanctions

The rebel movement, which controls a large part of the DRC, wrote to the UN sanctions committee at the end of July to complain about measures targeting several of its leaders. These include the movement's head, Corneille Nangaa.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Omar-Denis Junior Bongo, Brigitte and Tina Touadéra

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GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema expected in Abidjan

GabonOmar-Denis Junior referred to the criminal court whilst at his wedding

Central African RepublicFaustin-Archange Touadéra's wives on a visit to Russia

Central African Republic
Plane shipping ammunition makes curious return trip after Bangui grounding

Held on the tarmac at M'Poko airport with an arms shipment bound for Chad, an Airbus A321 freighter was eventually authorised to leave for Cairo before continuing on to N'Djamena. The episode highlights a cooling in relations between the Central African Republic and its northern neighbour.

Gabon
Negotiations stall around the neverending Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo story

While the French courts are due to rule on the future of the luxurious Parisian property owned by the Gabonese state, a host of intermediaries, lawyers and businessmen are busy behind the scenes, operating independently of Libreville's official legal strategy.

DRC
Sassou-Nguesso's behind-the-scenes push to unlock neighbour's national dialogue

Concerned that an uncontrollable political crisis in the DRC could spill over and destabilise the region, the Congolese president has personally stepped in to try to persuade Félix Tshisekedi to ease political tensions. His quiet mediation intensified during their meeting in Brazzaville in early July.

DRC
Behind MIBA board of directors' move to cut diamond mining CEO loose

The majority of the firm's board members have written to President Félix Tshisekedi calling for the dismissal of André Kabanda Kana, who is at the helm of the state-owned firm. In addition to differences of opinion regarding the company's recovery plan, the letter also highlights allegations of improper expenditure.

Palace Intrigues
Omar-Denis Junior Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Félix Tshisekedi

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CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's children scope out Libreville ahead of Omar-Denis Junior Bongo wedding

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Emmanuel Macron dine with figures from football, business and culture

DRCKinshasa elite gather for exclusive reception

DRC
Public-private partnership agency APCSC boosts presence in Washington

The APCSC agency, managed since its inception by Freddy Yodi Shembo, has enlisted a PR firm run by a specialist in US-Africa economic relations.

DRC
Félix Tshisekedi gives the World Cup final a miss

The Congolese president, who spared no expense in supporting the Leopards at this year's World Cup, was supposed to attend the final match held in New Jersey on 19 July between Argentina and Spain. In the end, he had to cancel his trip.

Uganda
Israeli security firm R&H Global Protection tightens grip in Kampala

Ugandan army chief and president's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba is encouraging the use of elite operatives from the company. Their arrival, following stints in Israeli intelligence and special forces, comes amid mounting political tensions.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, William Ruto

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RDCVital Kamerhe heads to South Africa and France

BurundiÉvariste Ndayishimiye brings together Congolese opposition

KenyaCornered by William Ruto, Gideon Moi seeks Yoweri Museveni's help

DRC
Kinshasa's curious $205m debt to Abu Dhabi

Félix Tshisekedi's government owes over $200m to the United Arab Emirates, with which it has developed close ties. The government has chosen not to include this debt in its public accounts, and it may be linked to the purchase of military equipment.