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The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Rwanda

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

Ivory CoastLassina Diarra, leading light among West African security experts

NigeriaNdah Adaba, key oil adviser for the Minister of State for Petroleum

RwandaCrystal Rugege, spearheading artificial intelligence

Gabon
Oligui Nguema puts together a Senate dominated by UDB party members

The Gabonese president was personally involved in the talks between parties leading up to the senatorial elections of 8 and 25 November. He has heavily favoured his own party, the Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs, which, after securing an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, is expected to do the same in the Senate.

Cameroon, Nigeria
Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Since late October, the self-proclaimed winner of the presidential election and opponent of Paul Biya has been staying in Adamawa State, on the Cameroonian border. Nigerian intelligence services are keeping track of him, pending a possible extradition request.

Africa
Expertise France tackles multiple security challenges across the continent

The French cooperation agency oversees a growing number of security-related projects in Africa. With European funding, it helps governments across the continent in the fight against terrorism, maritime security, intelligence and new cyber threats.

Nigeria
Air Force asks Beijing to improve its surveillance capabilities

The Defence Space Administration has just welcomed a delegation from the Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco.

Kenya
Influx of foreign nationals fuels suspicion ahead of polls

The opposition accuses William Ruto of importing potential new voters from neighbouring countries. The president's appointment of a close ally to the immigration portfolio is raising tension in central Kenya.

Madagascar
New PM reveals ambitions to economic stakeholders

At a meeting with the private sector, Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo confirmed the government commitment to the Sahofika and Volobe hydroelectric projects. The construction of the high-voltage power line between Antananarivo and Tamatave was also discussed.

Southern Africa
SADC convenes urgent meeting to discuss situation in Madagascar

The heads of state of member countries will meet virtually on 7 November and are expected to appoint an acting chairperson to replace Andry Rajoelina.

Libya
The bail standing in the way of Hannibal Gaddafi's freedom

The release of Muammar Gaddafi's son, who has been detained for 10 years, is conditional on a large bail payment demanded by the Lebanese courts. However, this sum could soon be reduced or even cancelled altogether.

Morocco
Revolut bank signs up former Mastercard executive

The British neobank has hired Yacine Faqir as country manager.