Spotlight | Nigeria
AU: Abuja plots to keep control of the Political Affairs, Peace and Security committee

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby lobbies hard for his AU Commission candidate

The president is using all his diplomatic resources to try to secure the post of Commissioner for Economic Development at the African Union for his personal choice: Amine Idriss Adoum. He's aiming to rally the Central African states behind this sole candidate.

The New Guard
Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast

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

KenyaDeraso Dokhole, defender of refugees

MoroccoYoussef Agoumi, leading figure in cybersecurity

Ivory CoastKimany Tayoro, up-and-coming Abidjan influencer

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.

Niger, Nigeria
Abuja cosies up to Niamey to fight illicit financial flows

Nigeria, which hopes to be removed from the FATF's 'grey list' next year, is keen to revive cooperation with other states in the Chad basin to fight against financial crime and the terrorist groups.

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.

Sahel
AU on hunt for new Sahel special envoy

The African Union has been discussing the appointment of a special envoy for the Sahel and Rwanda has expressed an interest in the post.

Niger
Niamey doubly deprived of clout in regional alliance

Niger lost the two key positions it held within the G5 Sahel bloc in July.