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Already CEO, Moussa Diao is seeking to take control of the hydrocarbon giant in Africa, founded by billionaire Jean-Claude Gandur. This major acquisition is taking place in the context of rising fuel prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, a situation the continent is struggling to cope with.
Ruling party candidate for the election on 12 April, the finance minister has surrounded himself with a few close associates and a team under the control of the outgoing president Patrice Talon to lead his campaign. These are figures who would be part of his inner circle if he is elected.
Easily elected in 2018 and 2022, the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie is launching a high-risk campaign for re-election in November. She faces two heavyweight candidates from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Romania.
The South African head of state and the AU's new special envoy for the Horn of Africa are launching an initiative to restore dialogue between the South Sudanese government and its long-standing opponent, Riek Machar. However, the president, who is busy organising his own nationwide forum in the run-up to the elections, remains unresponsive to calls to release his rival.
The Kenyan president has surrounded himself with a close circle of political, military and police officials to address the terrorist threats facing the country. While the army's high command is commendable for its cohesion, the internal security establishment presents a more divided image.
With Paris's backing, the French missile specialist and drone operator have unveiled a project to establish a training centre in Botswana for piloting and countering UAVs. The aim is to attract trainees from across Southern Africa.
The head of state has no desire to purchase a new aircraft to replace his Boeing, which has been grounded in poor condition for over two years. However, with its return to service more uncertain than ever, the president has had to turn to alternative ways to fly around the world.
