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Burkina Faso
Traders threaten to cut Ouagadougou's fuel supply

At the time of the 30 September coup, the Burkinabe Ministry of the Budget owed over €600m to Sonabhy, the entity that manages the country's petroleum supply. The state-owned firm can no longer pay its traders, who are threatening to stop their oil deliveries.

Burkina Faso
Damiba's downfall could disrupt major international arts and crafts conference

A 26-member committee that steers the development of African arts and handicraft is meant to meet in Ouagadougou at the end of this month. Although this sector accounts for a third of Burkina Faso's GDP, the 30 September coup could affect the important gathering.

Morocco
Rabat puts Sahel and CAR top of African Union agenda

Le Maroc, qui a pris la présidence du Conseil paix et sécurité (CPS) de l'Union africaine (UA) pour le mois d'octobre, organisera le 20 une large réunion consacrée à la situation au Sahel.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou Nguesso, Mohamed Bazoum, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Faure Gnassingbé, Moïse Katumbi

Intrigues big and small... Every Tuesday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

Congo Sassou purchases self-promotion in Paris

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DR Congo Moïse Katumbi's discreet lobbying in Paris

Mali
False start for Mopti air terminal

Malian authorities rushed to announce the start of work at Mopti Ambodedjo International Airport in the centre of the country, but have yet to pick the contractor for the build.