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The New Guard
South Africa, Kenya, South Sudan

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

South AfricaSolly Malatsi, opponent turned minister for digital technology

KenyaErica Njuguna, a connected climate activist

South SudanDaniel Anyang offers support to people with disabilities affected by flooding

Nigeria
Abuja awaits revised version of Shell's $1.3bn deal with Renaissance

No new plan for the takeover of Shell's onshore assets in the Niger Delta by a consortium has been submitted to the Nigerian regulator, which rejected the first one. The main issue is the number of blocks involved in the sale.

Ivory Coast
Turkey's Otokar sells more military vehicles to Abidjan

Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer Otokar was in early September finalising two contracts to provide equipment to the Ivorian military and gendarmerie.

Guinea
Former PM Lansana Kouyaté looks to Washington for support

A potential candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in the country, the former head of the Guinean government Lansana Kouyaté has enlisted the services of US lobbyist Hank Sheinkopf.

Uganda
Investors jockey for contract to build waste-to-power plant in Kampala

Several firms are competing to build a waste-fuelled power plant, but local political divisions are complicating the process. Meanwhile, the accumulation of rubbish is causing disasters, such as the one at the Kiteezi landfill site on 10 August.

Ethiopia
Foreign mining companies keen to extend their time in Tigray

With their business stalled by two years of conflict in Tigray, mining companies Newmont, Sun Peak and ANS Exploration are seeking to extend their exploration licences, without however resuming their activities. This is fuelling tension in a region whose economy is struggling to recover from a two-year civil war.

Mozambique
ExxonMobil advances stealthily on Rovuma LNG restart

US major ExxonMobil is set to restart work on its giant gas liquefaction project in northern Mozambique. Renovation of the site's 'pioneer camp' is about to get under way.

Madagascar
President Rajoelina hires French PR firm 35°Nord

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has since last month been using Paris-based 35°Nord, which was founded and is run by Philippe Perdrix and Romain Grandjean, to handle his international communications.

Mauritania, Morocco
Canadian mining magnate Rick Clark's goals for Mx2

The businessman will gradually take over Aya Gold & Silver's gold projects in Morocco and Mauritania as Benoît La Salle shifts his focus to the kingdom's silver reserves.