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The Trump administration is floating a reorganisation of the US state department, including cutting the US Bureau of African Affairs and closing many embassies on the continent, per a draft executive order seen by the FT. on.ft.com/4jfDjUR

Obituary: Pope Francis, 1936-2025. on.ft.com/42H3ehp

In an interview with the Financial Times, Tidjane Thiam vowed to use “every legal means” to fight his electoral ban, accusing the ruling party of President Alassane Ouattara of orchestrating his ordeal. on.ft.com/4jo3vN5

A wave of rural violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt states that has killed hundreds is piling pressure on President Bola Tinubu and attracting the attention of US conservatives calling for Trump to censure the country. on.ft.com/4jq5eBv

Despite what he describes as "exciting days" for gold miners amid Trump's tariff threats, Fortuna boss Jorge Ganoza tells the Financial Times, the sector should remain disciplined with spending to avoid past mistakes. on.ft.com/4iRgXIq

Mark Bristow in Financial Times interview says Barrick has stepped up efforts to find his successor as CEO as he commits to staying at the group until 2028, by Leslie Hook and me: on.ft.com/4d79io8

As foreign majors retreat from Nigeria's onshore industry, who are the local producers stepping in to fill the gap, and what, if anything, can they do differently? on.ft.com/3EOwsTF

French state-owned nuclear fuel company Orano is exploring the sale of its uranium assets in Niger after the breakdown of its relationship with the military rulers there. By Camilla Hodgson, Ian Johnston + me: on.ft.com/4koKE4P

‘The cult of Saint Traoré’: how a Russia-backed junta leader became an icon on.ft.com/3Fl4SNR

Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's millennial leader, is an avatar for African frustration over democratic dysfunction and western meddling. Could he solve Burkina Faso’s problems? His record since taking over is chequered. on.ft.com/3Fp9Yso

Today's FT Energy newsletter's main item comes from Lagos, where I've written about NNPC's new board. Can a board drawn largely from the private sector reform a national oil company whose performance has left much to be desired over the years? on.ft.com/4kbxLLw

Nigeria's EFCC is clamping down on party goers for the cardinal sin of "spraying" cash, to the dismay of Nigerians wondering why this is such a priority. on.ft.com/4mCSHNd

The thing about Geert Wilders quitting the Dutch government today is that it lasted longer than most people would've expected. ft.com/content/5d92c5…

Ken Ofori-Atta has worn many hats in his long career as an investment banker, entrepreneur and until last year Ghana’s Davos-pleasing finance minister. Now he has a new one: a wanted man on Interpol’s red list. on.ft.com/3FN2tM8 Story w/ david pilling:

Thousands protest across US against Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ policies on.ft.com/4n1emPl

In an interview with the Financial Times, Jumia chief, Francis Dufay, admits his company needs to "rebuild credibility" with investors as it pushes to reach profitability amid competition from China. on.ft.com/4jUCVLh

A court in Mali has appointed administrators to reopen the Loulo-Gounkoto mine against Barrick's wishes, escalating a stand-off between the Canadian company and the west African country’s rulers. on.ft.com/4mYXskl