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Eritrea, Ethiopia
Eritreans detained in Ethiopia sue for release amid tense bilateral relations

In the midst of a verbal escalation between Abiy Ahmed and Isaias Afwerki, Eritrean nationals in Ethiopia seem to be targetted by the authorities.

Libya
Battle resumes to recover Libyan assets

Libyan Investment Authority chief Ali Mahmoud Hassan is trying to obtain flexibility on the use of frozen assets, on the sidelines of his talks with the United Nations sanctions committee on Libya.

The New Guard
Libya, Nigeria, Cameroon

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

LibyaHala Bugaighis advocates for Libyan women

NigeriaOmoyemi Akerele showcases African fashion

CameroonThierry-Roland Tabi teaches AI to Africa's leaders

Spotlight | Cameroon
Ex-Boko Haram groups put security services to test in Far North Region

Army officers and political leaders in the Far North Region are worried about the recent increase in attacks by jihadist groups previously linked to Boko Haram. Yaoundé is following the situation closely but is reluctant for the time being to take further containment measures.

Palace Intrigues
Joe Biden, Mahamat Idriss Déby, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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

SenegalDakar airport used as rear base for Biden's Angola visit

ChadMahamat Idriss Déby and select few announce end of military pact with Paris

Central African RepublicTouadéra pays final tribute to ex-minister Duchemin

The New Guard
Togo, South Africa, Benin

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

TogoIleana Santos, public policy ‘champion'

South AfricaCollen Malatji, the ANC's tempestuous youth leader

BeninOlouwafèmi Kidjo, ambassador of ‘Afrofood'

Libya
British Foreign Office hosts international meeting on Libya

Wilton Park, an executive agency of the British Foreign Office, is this week organising a closed-doors meeting to discuss the situation in Libya.

Morocco
VIPs in short supply at Cercle Eugène Delacroix anniversary event

The 10th anniversary of the Cercle Eugène Delacroix, a Franco-Moroccan friendship group for elected politicians, was supposed to mark the resumption of its activities following the recent reconciliation between France and Morocco. But the opportunity was missed.

Kenya
Who will coordinate the Africa-France summit in Nairobi?

The Elysée Palace has just appointed diplomat Jérémie Blin to oversee preparations for the next Africa-France summit, scheduled for 2026. The former ambassador was part of the delegation that just accompanied the secretary of state for francophonie to Kenya.