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Libya
Battle for seats on CBL's new, more powerful board

The new agreement over the Central Bank of Libya provides its board of directors with more decision-making power. The various political camps are thus vying to get their people included.

DRC
Inside Kinshasa's military operation to decapitate FDLR

The Congolese army has launched an operation, due to last at least six months, to neutralise the leaders of the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda armed group, which is at the forefront of the fight against M23 rebels in eastern DRC.

Libya
Central bank makes progress in management crisis

Libya's various political players are expected to appoint a new interim governor to head the institution on 26 September. For UN representative Stephanie Koury, this represents a breakthrough in the highly complex negotiations.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco

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

NigeriaFolawiyo Olajoku's rapid rise through homeland security

RwandaJuliana Kangeli Muganza steps into senior development role

MoroccoZineb Khayatei champions venture capital start-ups

Morocco
Rabat appoints new UN representative in bid to extend exclusive economic zone

Morocco will appoint Ahmed Erraji as its representative on the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). His mission will include advocating for the extension of Morocco's maritime borders off the coast of Western Sahara.

Senegal
Fisheries deals with EU on Faye's schedule at the UN

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Senegal's president is likely to hold talks with EU representatives. Dakar and Brussels have different takes on the exploitation of fisheries resources, with the existing agreement due to expire soon.

Africa
Brazilian president eager to meet African leaders on UN assembly sidelines

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is currently in New York City to attend the UN General Assembly, which begins on 24 September, and is eager to meet with his African counterparts.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Laurent Gbagbo, Tidjane Thiam

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCFrom NYC to Brussels, Tshisekedi's full-on diplomatic agenda

CongoSassou's two funerals and a wedding

Ivory CoastTensions flare between Gbagbo and Thiam

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.

Nigeria
President Tinubu's delegation expected at UN General Assembly

Expected in Abuja on 10 September, Bola Ahmed Tinubu cancelled his return from London and will fly to New York City to attend the UN general assembly, where where he will be accompanied by a ministerial delegation.