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The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Nigeria, DRC

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

Ivory CoastArthur Banga, the security expert whispering in the ears of military staff

NigeriaArabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello, a decisive woman of multiple talents

DRCCorneille Kabanga, the quiet go-between for Chinese giant CNMC

Congo
Sassou-Nguesso secures new lawyer for 'ill-gotten gains' case

The president has hired a new specialist in international law to lead the defence in the proceedings initiated by the financial division of the Paris Judicial Court.

Ivory Coast
Ouattara appoints new executive director to African Development Bank

Leaving his post as executive director for Ivory Coast to the African Development Bank, Adama Koné will be replaced by Massandjé Touré-Litsé, who until recently had been commissioner to ECOWAS.

Ethiopia
Private investors hang on Paris Club decision

The IMF has completed the third review of its $3.4 billion support programme. This could influence negotiations over restructuring Ethiopia's debt.

Somalia
AU solicits Gulf states to fund Somalia peace mission

The chair of the AU Commission took the opportunity at the Arab League summit to call on the Gulf monarchies to support AUSSOM, the AU's new peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

Uganda
Army orders surveillance aircraft from Sino-Austrian firm Diamond

Kampala recently signed a contract with Diamond Aircraft for a batch of four DA62 surveillance planes.

South Africa
Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

While there have been many disagreements within the Government of National Unity, only one issue has been formally resolved by the conflict resolution platform set up in September and chaired by the deputy president, who nevertheless refuses to overhaul it.

Libya
Khalifa Haftar jumps on US uncertainty to strengthen alliance with Moscow

Through his deputy defence minister, Vladimir Putin has intensified military cooperation with the Libyan National Army chief. This has led to new deliveries of military equipment.

Morocco
Minister of Energy Benali expected in Paris to talk electricity

With responsiblity for energy issues, Leila Benali is going to meet French Minister for Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci to speak about the interconnection project between Rabat and Paris.