Samuel Mvondo Ayolo

Cameroon
Upstart channel vies with veteran state broadcaster to lead Paul Biya's PR

Last month's presidential election shone a brigher light on the escalating turf war between the decades-old CRTV and the newborn PRC TV. The duel is another sign of the rivalry among those determined to control official messaging.

Palace Intrigues
Paul Biya, William Ruto, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Donald Trump

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

CameroonBrenda Biya back home for dad's inauguration

TanzaniaRuto's remark goes down badly with Hassan and co

BeninBah humbug! Donald Trump cancels Christmas market

Cameroon
Late delivery of CPDM's campaign gear rocks electoral communication

The ruling party has faced an unprecedented setback: the late delivery of its campaign paraphernalia, ordered from China. Between late payments and logistical problems, the CPDM must urgently adapt, just days before the presidential election.

Cameroon
Low-key media magnate takes charge of Paul Biya's campaign comms

Full Circle Advertising is the company behind Paul Biya's campaign video that has just been put online. The consulting agency belongs to tycoon Bony Dashaco, who is at the head of a group active across multiple sectors.

Cameroon
Paul Biya's phantom presidential campaign

The head of state is standing for re-election on 12 October but his supporters are struggling to ascertain whether or not he will campaign in person.

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

Palace Intrigues
Paul Biya, Lucy Tamlyn, Laurent Esso, Jean-Louis Billon

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

DRCUS ambassador Lucy Tamlyn's luxury refuge

CameroonLaurent Esso's absence quells reshuffle rumours

Ivory CoastBillon clan to stage classy Miami wedding

Cameroon
Yaoundé throws in the towel for AfDB presidency

Cameroon has decided not to put forward a candidate for the presidency of the AfDB, despite two profiles emerging in recent months. This means that President Paul Biya will not find himself at odds with his Chadian counterpart.

Cameroon
Minister of justice's absence during Biya's New Year message explained

On 10 January, the minister of justice, Laurent Esso, did not attend President Paul Biya's New Year's address to the constituted bodies. The presidency had permitted this absence so that he could undergo medical treatment in Paris.