Agriculture

Nigeria
Intelligence services keep close eye on fertiliser imports

The Department of State Services is keeping a close eye on fertiliser imports into Nigeria. It is focusing on one type of agricultural input in particular, granular ammonium sulphate (GAS).

Senegal
Fisheries deals with EU on Faye's schedule at the UN

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Senegal's president is likely to hold talks with EU representatives. Dakar and Brussels have different takes on the exploitation of fisheries resources, with the existing agreement due to expire soon.

Guinea
Simandou mega-project: change of communications team

Forward Global's communications arm 35°Nord lost its contract with Winning Consortium Simandou in late September.

Central African Republic
Livestock minister Hassan Bouba hit by travel ban

The minister, who is close to Russia, seems to be falling out of favour with President Touadéra. Earlier this month, he was prevented from leaving the country to receive medical treatment.

Sahel
Budapest wants Sahel on EU agenda

Viktor Orbán is president of the Council until December and would like to see Brussels tighten ties with the countries of the Sahel.

Kenya
Regulator battles to curb Gachagua-friendly Kenya Tea Development Agency

The country's leading tea consortium, which enjoys the support of the deputy president, has come under fire from the Tea Board of Kenya. Meanwhile, William Ruto has launched an investigation into alleged embezzlement at the KTDA.

Kenya
Former Ruto ally's macadamia nut business put up for auction

Once a thriving business, Jungle Nuts, owned by businessman and political figure Patrick Wainaina, is about to be auctioned off. Potential buyers have been invited to submit their bids by 20 September.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Kenya, Central African Republic

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

NigeriaO'tega Ogra, his master's digital voice

KenyaGranville Wafula sets tech to work for music industry

Central African RepublicAmadou Dahirou, from molecular biology to the livestock ministry

Morocco
One year after earthquakes, Rabat maintains firm control over Al Haouz reconstruction

Morocco prefers to use the special fund created in the immediate aftermath of the natural disaster and budget reallocations to rebuild damaged areas. It is limiting its reliance on international aid to local grassroots initiatives and NGOs.

Ivory Coast
The key figures behind Emirati group ASG's cashew nut deal

IVORY COAST | Abu Dhabi-based Al Sayegh Group (ASG) has launched Pan African Agro Commodities, its first cashew nut processing plant in northern Ivory Coast.

Cameroon
Paul Biya sides with British American Tobacco

Under President Biya's high orders, Agriculture Minister Henri Eyebe Ayissi has dropped the decision to expropriate British American Tobacco Cameroon from prime land in Yaoundé, despite having agreed to it only a few months earlier.

Kenya
Ruto government overhaul reshuffles coffee sector deck

Political power struggles are plaguing Kenya's coffee sector, which is struggling to recover despite reforms carried out by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The industry's loss of momentum in its stronghold in the centre of the country could play into the hands of the western counties.

Kenya
Political turmoil delays trade negotiations with Abu Dhabi

Having just returned from talks in the UAE, Prime Minister Mudavadi is keen to kickstart fresh trade negotiations between the two countries.