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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko, Chantal Biya, William Ruto

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

SenegalDiomaye Faye and Sonko's hotel marathon

CameroonFrench gong for Chantal Biya

KenyaFirst and second ladies embroiled in turf war

Gabon
Ex-Olam exec linked to carbon credits project

A huge agroforestry project in Haut-Ogooué province is awaiting certification, and the name of Arise boss Gagan Gupta is hovering in the background. The initiative is being closely scrutinised by the junta.

Ivory Coast
Interior minister Diomandé's discreet Parisian meetings

During his stay, the minister has met with a number of senior French officials.

Niger
Bazoum to be allowed visitors?

Under house arrest since 26 July 2023, the former president of Niger has asked to be allowed to see his family.

Kenya
Deputy president changes tack in quest for power in Central Province

Increasingly sidelined in recent years, Rigathi Gachagua is determined to shore up his political standing. After several false starts, he has now set his sights on a new target: supporters of Musalia Mudavadi, the prime minister and a key rival.

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Athletics plays Adidas off against Nike in run-up to Olympics

Ethiopia, the birthplace of many a world-class athlete, wants to review the terms of its deal with Adidas, which has suffered a setback in its native Germany and is competing with Nike to sign up East Africa's best athletes.

Madagascar
French consultants swoop to rescue Madagascar Airlines

With the national airline's future in jeopardy, its management has been hiring consultants, most of them French, according to documents seen by Africa Intelligence.

Libya
Arab League relaunches bid to resolve Libyan deadlock

Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit and his deputy Hossam Zaki are seeking to organise a new meeting between the various Libyan political players at the end of April in Cairo.