National Assembly

Africa
MP Bruno Fuchs wins battle for Francophonie assembly

After several months of negotiations within France's presidential majority, the Modem party MP Bruno Fuchs is to be appointed on 22 March as secretary general of the parliamentary assembly of the Francophonie, the club of French-speaking nations.

Kenya
Nairobi power struggle leaves major state agencies rudderless

Four of Kenya's most important state agencies are still without a boss, as President Ruto and his deputy squabble over who to appoint. They are struggling to dish out the jobs in a way that respects regional interests.

France, Niger
Bruno Fuchs and French MPs pay visit to Niamey

Bruno Fuchs, a member of the French Presidential party majority, has been in Niamey since 20 February and will remain there until the 23rd for a working visit,

Niger
Legal uncertainty surrounding diaspora MPs' election

More than two years after the legislative elections, the five MPs for Nigeriens abroad have still not been elected. The case is expected to be referred to the Constitutional Court.

Kenya
Ruto plans diplomatic reshuffle to reward election allies

The parties in the ruling coalition are negotiating to share out soon-to-be vacant posts in Kenyan embassies and consulates. The president is using the opportunity to promote loyal supporters who did not get a government job.

South Africa
Steenhuisen set for re-election as Democratic Alliance leader

The Democratic Alliance, South Africa's largest opposition party, will hold its national conference in April. Its current leader is expected to be re-elected unopposed. The party's focus is on the 2024 general election in which it hopes to push the ruling ANC into forming a governing coalition.

Guinea
Ismael Bah plays middleman between junta and French senators

Straddling Conakry and Paris, the Franco-Guinean national has persuaded France's Senate to host a symposium on Guinea's transition. Supported by Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya's junta, he is banking on Prime Minister Bernard Goumou making an appearance at the event that is set to take place in March.

The New Guard
Gabon, Morocco, South Africa, DR Congo

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

Gabon Marc Tchango, Ali Bongo's spokesman in Port Gentil

Morocco Mehdi Alj, following in his father's footsteps to head the Sanam empire

South Africa Joy Maimela, head honcho at the ANC's new youth league

DR Congo Eric Tshikuma, journalist, entrepreneur, and now MP

DRC
French MP Carlos Martens Bilongo to make first ever visit to DRC

The French MP Carlos Martens Bilongo (La France Insoumise-Nupes), a member of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee, will be in Kinshasa for work from 22-26 January.