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The New Guard
DR Congo, Uganda, South Africa and Ghana

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

DRC Dieudonne Tshibangu, Tshisekedi's PR

Uganda Daniel Obal, Museveni's poster boy

South Africa Siviwe Gwarube, new DA chief whip

Ghana Stephen Yeboah, a toolmaker for sustainable artisanal mining

DRC, Israel
Israel quietly weaving cooperation deals with DR Congo on drones and cybersecurity

The head of Israeli intelligence David Barnea is trying to lay new foundations for a security intelligence partnership with DR Congo, in an attempt to break away from past scandals in which his predecessor and Israeli businessmen were involved regarding the African state.

Senegal
Fortesa, two years after deadly Gadiaga explosion, plans to drill new well

Fortesa, the operator of Gadiaga - Senegal's only producing gas field - is planning costly work on its onshore block. The aim is to increase the yield, which was drastically reduced after a deadly fire in 2020 and the decommissioning of a well.

Ivory Coast
Money laundering investigation rocks Ivorian banking sector

The Ivorian economic and financial criminal division has for several months been investigating suspected money laundering, amounting to nearly 52 billion CFA francs. The case is as spectacular as it is far-reaching, with Société Générale being the most threatened.

France, Turkey
Paris and Ankara to resume strategic dialogue on Africa

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is set to relaunch France and Turkey's strategic dialogue on Africa. Although they are rival powers on the continent, the two countries have been engaged in sustained discussions since early 2022.

African Union
Comoros President Assoumani enters the ring to counter Kenya's 2023 AU presidency bid

Making the most of the current post-election vacuum in Kenya, the leader of the Indian Ocean archipelago nation Azali Assoumani has stepped up his efforts to grab the African Union presidency next year from its great rival.

Kenya, Niger
European Investment Bank prepares Nairobi and Niamey power projects

The European Investment Bank is seeking a lead financial adviser for the development of four energy projects in Niger and Kenya.

South Africa
Ramaphosa under threat from ANC Treasurer Paul Mashatile

Some Cyril Ramaphosa allies fear that the president's chances of re-election in the December ANC conference have been weakened by scandal. The ANC Treasurer General Paul Mashatile, a shrewd tactician, intends to take advantage of this.

Zimbabwe
Harare calls Zambian Kalaluka to testify in Amari Resources arbitration

A major new player entered the US side of the $70m dispute between South Africa's Amari Resources and the state-owned Zimbabwe Mining Development Corp (ZMDC) on 19 August.

Morocco
The four candidates in the running to be French ambassador in Rabat

Emmanuel Macron must appoint in the coming days the future French ambassador to Morocco, against the backdrop of a major bilateral crisis. Four candidates with very different profiles are currently in the running.

Libya
In well-worn technique, health ministry uses up Libyan medical products first before buying abroad

The government has launched five calls for tenders for the local market, before expanding the bids to foreign markets. The powerful Medical Supplies Organisation thus hopes to finish off the country's stock of subsidised medicines first.