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The New Guard
Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Tunisia

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

SenegalAmadou Sy, head inspector of Trans-Guinean project

Guinea-BissauPresidential contender João Bernardo Vieira II beefs up his candidacy

TunisiaNadim Jnifen, communications officer rising in the shadows of Richard Attias

Cameroon
French Development Agency loan to Sodecoton paused

The AFD is considering cancelling the €30m loan, which has not been paid out, that it granted to the national cotton producer in 2023. Originally delayed by disputes between shareholders, the issue is now being undermined by several government operations, which are causing concern in Paris.

Central African Republic
Touadéra choses hit squad for third term

The Central African president has once again put his campaign for the presidential elections in the hands of Simplice Mathias Sarandji, with Sani Yalo holding the purse strings. Yet one of the heavyweights in the Mouvement Cœurs Unis is notable by her absence.

Nigeria
The NNPC's new management is readying its first block sale

After suspending all oil block disposals handled under the previous management, Bashir Bayo Ojulari is about to restart the process. Around a dozen blocks have already been put up for sale.

Senegal
Macky Sall becomes latest addition to Richard Attias's firm

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall recently joined the international advisory board of Richard Attias & Associates, a company specialising in the organisation of high-level events and led by its eponymous Moroccan businessman.

Sudan
In Port Sudan, an intense power struggle is underway over Ministry of Foreign Affairs

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's military leadership is reluctant to let the civilian government dictate foreign policy during wartime. The reshuffling continues at the head of the ministry.

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Ruto's opponents remain tight-lipped on Tanzanian and Ugandan comrades' detention

The Kenyan president's main opponents are preferring to keep quiet about the fate of their counterparts imprisoned in neighbouring countries, for fear of creating diplomatic tensions.

Madagascar
Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time

Having maintained a very low profile since the start of the political turmoil, diplomats and financial backers in Antananarivo are closely monitoring the situation. Keen to avoid an economic and social recession post-coup, for now they are not considering a suspension of financial support.

Morocco
Washington advances its pawns in Western Sahara

An American consular delegation is currently in Dakhla to meet with local authorities and take the first steps towards opening a consulate in the city.