Congo
French PR agencies compete for Congo presidential contracts

Congo
From France to Mauritius, the legal woes of businessman Alexis Ndinga

A political figure in Pointe-Noire and supporter of President Denis Sassou Nguesso has seen his pharmaceutical group investigated by the French tax authorities.

Congo
Fragmented campaign set-up for presidential elections

Weakened by internal divisions and palace infighting, President Denis Sassou-Nguesso's campaign is being prepared without, for the time being, calling on major international communications agencies.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Joseph Kabila, Paul Biya, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

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

DRCNeutralising Kabila's networks in South Africa

CameroonTwo of Paul Biya's collaborators bicker it out over protocol

CongoPublishing house Ipanema organises gala for Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Congo
Presidential adviser Françoise Joly boosts her standing in Brazzaville

Sassou's confidant has managed to have one of her allies promoted to head of presidential protocol, much to the dismay of intelligence chief Jean-Dominique Okemba. Joly may be ruffling a few feathers, but she still enjoys the confidence of the head of state.

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.

Congo
French PR specialist Patricia Goldman approaches Denis Sassou-Nguesso

In early April, the Paris-based communications expert Patricia Goldman discreetly offered her firm Patricia Goldman International's services to the Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso.

Congo
Deloitte and EY to help run Three Basins summit

To ensure the Three Basins Summit, which opens on October 27, runs smoothly, Congo's minister for the environment and sustainable development, Arlette Soudan-Nonault, has enlisted the support of Deloitte and EY.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Brice Oligui Nguema, Tidjane Thiam

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

Republic of Congo French media boss visits Denis Sassou-Nguesso at home

GabonCharles Mba behind Tidjane Thiam's visit to Libreville

GabonGeneral Oligui Nguema's on a mission to woo region's leaders

Congo
Sassou's packed Parisian schedule

On the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris, Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso is due to meet a number of French business leaders on 23 June.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Faure Gnassingbé, Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small... Every Tuesday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRC Tshisekedi's mysteriously large salary

Congo Sassou keeps his memoirs to himself a while longer

France/Togo General Germanos' death leaves hole in team

Ivory Coast Cocody Bay's foul smells get under Ouattara's nose