Morocco’s powerful royal adviser | France-Madagascar open dialogue | Tanzania’s internal tug-of-war

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Friday 19 December Read this issue     Spotlight | Madagascar Inner workings of the rapprochement between Paris and the Malagasy junta   Head of diplomacy Christine Razanamahasoa is expected in the French capital at the Foreign Affairs Ministry next month. This visit will officially mark the resumption of dialogue with France, a few months after the overthrow of Andry Rajoelina.   Subscribers only | Diplomacy     Central Africa     Cameroon Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary Almost a year after announcing its intention to exercise its right of first refusal on SGC shares, the Cameroonian government is preparing to sign an agreement with the French group. The authorities, which then intend to sell the entity to a banking operator, are still in talks with two candidates.   Subscribers only | Finance     West Africa     Ghana ENI investment projects revived by Mahama's return to office Since the beginning of the year, the Italian major has once again shown enthusiasm about investing in Ghana. The company's projects in the country had previously spent eight years on hold.   Subscribers only | Energy       Ivory Coast Reckless Ivorian cocoa traders hit by falling prices   Following the economic downturn, several local figures in the cocoa sector who had bet on prices continuing to rise now find themselves in dire straits. In order to mitigate the effect of contract breaches, the Conseil Café-Cacao is attempting to reach an agreement with them.   Subscribers only | Commodity traders     Eastern Africa and the Horn     Tanzania Following the post-election crisis, factional wars threaten presidential party   Samia Suluhu Hassan is walking a tightrope. The president's unpredictable foreign policy is straining her relations with her main backer, Jakaya Kikwete. In addition, the Magufuli clan continues to threaten the cohesion of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party.   Subscribers only | Politics     In brief Sudan EU studies possibility of peacekeeping mission in Darfur   Subscribers only | Diplomacy     Southern Africa and islands     In brief Madagascar Train transport company Madarail appoints new CEO   Subscribers only | Infrastructure     North Africa     Inner circles | Morocco The key lieutenants of royal adviser Fouad Ali el-Himma From lobbying on Western Sahara to organising the 2030 football World Cup, Morocco's "viceroy" ensures the smooth running of the kingdom. King Mohammed VI's best friend can rely on a solid network that spans four continents and covers intelligence, diplomacy, media and sporting events.   Subscribers only | Politics     Morocco, Tunisia Ennahdha party looks to Rabat for support   An adviser to Rached Ghannouchi with excellent connections in Morocco has been travelling extensively for several months to draw attention to the situation of the Islamist party leader.   Subscribers only | Politics, Diplomacy

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