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MOROCCO | A new era dawns for Casablanca icon À ma Bretagne. The legendary fine-dining spot hands over the reins, swapping old-school gastronomy for a younger, livelier vibe.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2…

The Ukrainian president left Pretoria prematurely on 24 April after Russia's new offensive, canceling his tour that was supposed to take him to at least two other countries on the continent.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/20…

SOUTH AFRICA | Former deputy minister of finance and acute connaisseur of the mining sector, South Africa's new special envoy to Washington has a few cards up his sleeves, including some useful connections in the US capital.africaintelligence.com/southern-afric…

SUDAN | North Darfur capital El Fasher, a Sudanese Armed Forces stronghold in the west of the country, is under bombardment by the Rapid Support Forces. Militias allied with the SAF are awaiting reinforcements from Khartoum, which are slow to arrive.africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa…

LIBYA | Embassies abolished, chargés d'affaires and ambassadors indefinitely in post, legal cases, absence of foreign minister... Disorder reigns in the not-so-hushed corridors of Libya's chancelleries.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2…

CAR | MINUSCA is struggling to plan for the future, given that it has to provide security for this year's elections, including the presidential poll. It is plagued by rifts between its director and the head of its electoral division.africaintelligence.com/central-africa…

SAHEL | The Russian Foreign Ministry's newly-created department for partnership with Africa intends to forge closer ties with the continent's main regional organisations, starting with the Alliance of Sahel States.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/20…

MOROCCO | Over the next few weeks, a dozen Boeings will join the 50 or so planes operated by the national airline, which has in particular been negotiating with Qatar Airways.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2…

LIBYA | Dabaiba is trying to extricate himself from the Arkenu Oil contract, under official investigation. Suspicions relate to the amount of the production share negotiated with Agoco, the amount of Arkenu's investment and the agreement with SLB. africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2…

ETHIOPIA-SOMALIA | Launched in February, technical talks to find an amicable settlement to Addis Ababa's maritime ambitions are faltering. Offers made during the first two rounds of negotiations met with little success. africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa…

KENYA | Raila Odinga is feeling the effects of his rapprochement with the head of state as his lieutenants distance themselves. He struggles to maintain a balance between his cooperation with the government and his presidential desires. africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa…

GHANA-NIGERIA | Under pressure from the administration of John Dramani Mahama, Benedict Peters, based in Ghana, appealed to the services of Goodluck Jonathan, his friend and former head of state, himself close to the new Ghanaian president. africaintelligence.com/west-africa/20…

CENTRAL AFRICA | Nearly four months after his arrest in Cameroon, Armel Sayo has been transferred to Bangui where he is now detained at Roux camp. His return is the result of an agreement between Cameroonian and Central African police. africaintelligence.com/central-africa…

CONGO | Armel Silvère Dongou, responsible in the government for raising bond funds on the regional markets, fled the country last month. He is the focus of an investigation by the Brazzaville public prosecutor's office into embezzlement. africaintelligence.com/central-africa…

MOROCCO | Rik de Buyserie, Engie's former Australia manager, has arrived in Casablanca. Although negotiations are underway that are likely to see him appointed as regional director, he has already taken up the reins of its collaboration with OCP Group.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2…

SENEGAL | Plans are taking shape for a Franco-Senegalese seminar. Initially scheduled for June, it is now set to be held in Dakar later in the year, with French PM François Bayrou expected to attend.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/20…

GABON | Appointed to head an expanded economy ministry, Henri-Claude Oyima wants to remain at the helm of BGFI. That bank is due to hold a board meeting on 9 May, while behind the scenes potential successors are being lined up.africaintelligence.com/central-africa…

ANGOLA | Moroccan businessman Karim Bouhout has been negotiating with Sonangol to buy a stake in the Lobito refinery project, and is also interested in two offshore exploration blocks.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2…

TANZANIA | Ahead of October's election, presidential running mate Emmanuel Nchimbi is leveraging his ties within the ruling CCM party to bolster Samia Suhulu's legitimacy and to quell dissent.africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa…

SOMALIA | The AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security is no longer in position to convince Trump's administration to support its future peace mission in Somalia. A sponsors conference will be held in Doha at the end of the month.africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa…