en-gbhttps://www.africa-confidential.comAfrica Confidential's latest newsletter from Africa Confidentialhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/content/images/logo_small.gifhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15073/Ruto_struggles_to_regain_controlFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTWeeks of protests sparked by punitive tax hikes have morphed into a wider revolt, pushing the President on the defensiveKenya6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15073/Ruto_struggles_to_regain_controlhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15074/The_markets_bet_on_Ramaphosa%27s_grand_coalitionFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe key test for the Government of National Unity is whether it can mobilise the billions needed to revive growth and cut unemploymentSouth Africa6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15074/The_markets_bet_on_Ramaphosa%27s_grand_coalitionhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15075/Concerns_multiply_over_Mnangagwa%27s_secretive_wealth_fundFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTClaims that the Mutapa Investment Fund paid US$1.6bn to presidential ally Tagwirei highlight risks of grand corruptionZimbabwe6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15075/Concerns_multiply_over_Mnangagwa%27s_secretive_wealth_fundhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15076/Coming_soon_%e2%80%93_a_month_of_rageFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe government announces a $1 billion anti-poverty programme and monitors activists as its tries to pre-empt Kenya-style protestsNigeria6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15076/Coming_soon_%e2%80%93_a_month_of_ragehttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15072/Kinshasa_urges_sanctions_on_Kigali_citing_damning_UN_reportFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTUN Security Council mulls crisis after experts say 3,000-4,000 Rwandan troops are fighting alongside M23 militia in CongoRwanda, Congo-KinshasaUnited Nations6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15072/Kinshasa_urges_sanctions_on_Kigali_citing_damning_UN_reporthttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15068/Tigray_war_accord_isn%e2%80%99t_ending_the_fighting_over_Amhara_borderFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe Pretoria deal stopped large-scale combat but didn’t resolve the disputes over territory and resourcesEthiopia6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15068/Tigray_war_accord_isn%e2%80%99t_ending_the_fighting_over_Amhara_borderhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15067/Burhan%e2%80%99s_forces_falter_as_Hemeti_takes_more_groundFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe Rapid Support Forces have the upper hand but neither side has a prospect of final victory, and the food emergency is intensifyingSudan6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15067/Burhan%e2%80%99s_forces_falter_as_Hemeti_takes_more_groundhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15066/As_the_civil_war_threatens_the_region%2c_the_UAE_boosts_Hemeti%e2%80%99s_militiaFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTNeighbouring states are staking out their positions after serial peace efforts have failed to rein in Sudan’s rival military factionsSudan6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15066/As_the_civil_war_threatens_the_region%2c_the_UAE_boosts_Hemeti%e2%80%99s_militiahttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15065/The_influence_brokers_take_a_pay_cutFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTGovernments and activists in Africa are driving harder bargains with Washington DC’s lobby shopsUnited StatesAfrica6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15065/The_influence_brokers_take_a_pay_cuthttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15061/Against_the_odds%2c_can_the_new_ZiG_currency_tame_inflationFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTWith 80% of business still priced in US dollars, many are sceptical of the latest monetary planZimbabwe6515https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15061/Against_the_odds%2c_can_the_new_ZiG_currency_tame_inflationhttps://www.africa-confidential.comhttps://www.africa-confidential.com