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Uganda
Business resumes for top tycoons after Museveni's re-election

Close to the head of state, leaders of Uganda's main business empires are putting their services at the government's disposal at a time when the public finances remain fragile. The situation is also a boon for the financial sector, which is stepping in to shore up the executive.

Nigeria
Bola Tinubu due in Nairobi and Kigali

The head of state is expected to participate in the Africa Forward summit, organised by France and held on 11 and 12 May in the Kenyan capital.

Palace Intrigues
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, Aliko Dangote, Macky Sall

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

DRCBehind the scenes of the incident targeting the Congolese first lady in Washington

NigeriaMissed meeting between David Lammy and Aliko Dangote

SenegalMacky Sall changes his Parisian habits

Gabon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema personally promotes development programme

The President of Gabon will present the 2026-2030 national growth and development plan in Malabo on the sidelines of the heads of state summit of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and at the Africa CEO Forum.

The New Guard
Benin, Gabon, Ethiopia

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

BeninJean-Wilfried Kemajou, architect of a national narrative

GabonChristelle Azizet Do Rego, guiding French SMEs into Africa

EthiopiaJodahi Bezabih Petros, a youth voice for the climate

DRC
Report lays bare Congo Airways' mismanagement

President Félix Tshisekedi, who announced a new recovery plan for Congo Airways is relying on the findings of an investigative audit into the management of the national carrier. The report highlights "imprudent" financial commitments, as well as a series of breaches of the regulatory framework.

Morocco
Attijariwafa Bank eyes French start-up Mistral AI

The Moroccan bank is considering investing in the company, which launched an artificial intelligence model for financial firms in early March.

South Africa
Ex-MultiChoice executives voice frustration over centralised decision-making at Canal+

Some Canal+ Africa executives say they feel excluded from strategic decisions, which are largely taken in Paris.

Mauritania
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's itinerary for Paris state visit

The Mauritanian president will travel to France from 15 to 17 April. In addition to formal events and a diplomatic and business programme, he is scheduled to travel to Brest.

Zambia
British fund Gemcorp explores opportunities in Lusaka

The Brazilian Marcus Weyll, CEO of Imbono – a Dubai-based subsidiary of the British investment fund Gemcorp specialising in African infrastructure – will be visiting Lusaka from 23 to 24 April 2026 to explore potential projects.

Madagascar, Mauritius
Mamy Ravatomanga case threatens Mauritius financial rating

The case involving the billionaire detained in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering could affect the country's next assessment by the Financial Action Task Force, set to take place in 2027.

Kenya
Former tax chief Anthony Mwaura's questionable business contracts

Although head of a state agency, this senior figure in the president's party has not given up his business activities in either the construction or financial sectors. Yet the awarding of major public contracts to a company owned by this influential government official raises a number of questions.

Egypt
Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi lines up Asian tour

The Egyptian president will visit his Singaporean counterpart during 2026, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two states. He may also travel to China, with which such relations stretch back ten years further.

South Africa
Post office administrators give up on rescue plan

Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons wrote to their line minister on 13 March, warning that they were ending efforts to save the institution. The consequences for its employees, customers and its subsidiary, Postbank, will be severe.

Angola
Norwegian major Equinor sells off part of non-core assets

Equinor wants to refocus on high-yielding, low-cost blocks. Developments elsewhere abroad are forcing the company to make decisions.

Ivory Coast
Alassane Ouattara on personal visit to France

The president is expected to spend several days in his second home in Mougins, in the south of France.