Cairo intensified preparations for a reopened Rafah corridor and Gaza reconstruction. Morocco’s foreign minister met Russia’s top diplomat to discuss Sahara and energy issues. Nigeria confirmed a new elections chief and announced a digital audit of its voting systems. Ghana’s small-scale gold exports surpassed $8 billion year-to-date. The DRC enforced cobalt export quotas while also […] The post Africa Intelligence Brief — October 16, 2025 appeared first on The Rio Times .