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The New Guard
Libya, Sudan, Congo

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

LibyaNajwa Naji, from weightlifting rooms to minefields

SudanMohamed Fathelrahman, humanitarian all-rounder

CongoPhilippe Bouiti-Viaudo, business angel spins web

DRC
M23 military leader sanctions officers responsible for looting and embezzlement

General Sultani Makenga has been punishing his senior men involved in offences committed in areas under the movement's control. High-ranking officers and even his own brother have already been thrown into prison for short sentences.

Benin, Togo
Société Générale's Africa exit falters yet again as Togo makes counterbid for local branch

The French lender's plan to sell its Togo subsidiary to pan-African group Sunu has been thrown into limbo after Lomé made its own knock-down offer, sparking fears of regulatory delays and jeopardising a linked divestment in Benin.

Liberia, Senegal
It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia

Nigerian oil junior Oranto has suffered a setback in its Senegalese ambitions, but is making up for lost time with the acquisition of new, well-positioned permits in Liberia.

Sudan
Civil society groups try to take back control in Addis Ababa

While the United States is ploughing a lone furrow in its mediation in Sudan, the African Union is setting store by civil society coalitions to bring the country out of crisis.

Kenya
Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

The former president of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Richard Ngatia, is not expected to run for his former seat in the next elections of the main employers' organisation in 2026.

South Africa
Sports and critical minerals mingle at Washington dinner in honour of golfer Gary Player

A reception will be held this evening in the American capital for the 90th birthday of South African golfer Gary Player. Several figures from the mining industry have been invited, raising concerns among South African authorities.

Morocco
Russian 'shadow fleet' moors off coast

Following the Ukrainian attacks on two Russian oil ports in recent weeks, two tankers linked to Moscow decided to head for calmer waters off Mohammedia.

Morocco
Uber will have to wait patiently to return to the kingdom

The US transportation services giant had hoped to gradually build up its business on its return to Morocco, particularly ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. But, the latest talks between the group and national and local authorities suggest that this may be put off until March 2026.