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statementOn 22 October, the Tobruk-based House of Representatives accepted central bank governor Naji Issa's resignation in principle and named board member Fawzi Abukhzam as interim governor.africaintelallegationLibya's rival authorities in Tripoli and Tobruk have escalated a struggle over control of the Central Bank of Libya and billions of dollars in oil revenues.africaintelstatementSuez Canal revenues have fallen sharply as shippers diverted routes during the United States-Israel war on Iran.africaintelstatementEgypt had been earning more than US$9 billion a year from Suez Canal tolls.africaintelstatementCairo is sending 1,000 soldiers to Somalia to join the African Union-led mission against Al Shabaab.africaintelstatementThe Houthis threaten the Bab el Mandeb Strait and Red Sea access.africaintelstatement398 of 596 MPs were needed to approve the deployment.africaintelstatementRussian agricultural exports to Africa rose 35% in value in the first half of 2026 to $2.9bn.africaintelstatementOfficials announced a series of agreements including an action plan with SADC, a bauxite joint venture MOU between Rusal and Ghana, a Rosatom agreement with Togo on nuclear energy cooperation, and plans by PhosAgro to double its annual deliveries to Africa in 2026.africaintelstatementPresident Vladimir Putin used the summit to present Russia as a supporter of a multipolar world order.africaintelstatementThe third Russia-Africa Summit took place in Moscow this week, with delegations from 48 African countries and 22 heads of state attending, up from 17 leaders in 2023 but below the 43 who attended in 2019.africaintelpredictionThe proposed accord could expose divisions within West Africa over how to address regional security.africaintelstatementMoscow is seeking to expand its reach on both sides of the regional divide as Sahel-based Islamist insurgents gain territory and increase pressure on neighbouring states.africaintelstatementTanzania has faced mounting criticism over a crackdown on the opposition and protests despite its past reputation as one of Africa's more stable democracies.africaintelstatementThe judge said Lissu's statements were intended to disrupt elections and instigate violence.africaintelstatementLissu had spent 19 months in jail after being arrested ahead of last year's presidential election.africaintelstatementLissu heads the main opposition party Chadema.africaintelstatementThe court convicted Tundu Lissu of incitement and sentenced him to four years in prison.africaintelstatementA Tanzanian court cleared opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason on 6 November 2026.africaintelstatementA photo released by the Namibian presidency showed Nandi-Ndaitwah shaking hands with Dangote at the Atlantis Hotel in Walvis Bay.africaintel
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