Unesco

Egypt
New UNESCO chief El-Enany strapped for cash

At issue is the confirmed departure of the United States from UNESCO, announced by the Trump administration in July 2025, against which the UN institution's director-general has proven powerless.

Morocco
Rabat boosts UNESCO funding

In November, the kingdom lost a "friend of Morocco" at the helm of the UN agency for education, science and culture with the departure of Audrey Azoulay as director-general. Since then, Rabat has decided to increase its financial contribution.

Congo
Ex-minister Lee White offers services in Brazzaville

Ali Bongo's former minister of water and forests, who was ousted by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's coup, has been offering his expertise to Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso for several months now.

The New Guard
DRC, Morocco, Kenya

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

DRCJunior Kakese Ekwaki, distinguished diplomat in the First Lady's office

MoroccoAli Benyahia, a well-connected engineer from Rabat to Paris

KenyaMercy Mukulu Mwende, key start-up mentor

Uganda
How Kampala and New Delhi are knitting closer ties

Several events in India and Uganda are aimed at increasing investment and trade between the two countries. The military partnership, while still symbolic, should also reduce Kampala's dependence on Russia.

The New Guard
Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Togo, DRC

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

CameroonAbdoulaye Mouchili, the new face of KPMG in Central Africa

Sierra LeoneDavid Sengeh, Julius Maada Bio's right-hand man aiming for the presidency

Togo, DRCManuel Ntumba, the data governance expert

Madagascar
A former politician resurfaces alongside Randrianirina

The discreet appointment of José Vianey as general coordinator of the Refoundation advisory council on 17 February marks the former diplomat’s return to Madagascar’s political arena.

Senegal
Russian media outlet RT seeks winning formula in Dakar

Although it has widely publicised its entry into Senegal, RT has not yet received authorisation to broadcast content on national television. While the procedure is ongoing with the regulator, it is simultaneously seeking to establish a partnership with the public broadcaster.

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Florentino Pérez, Ibrahim Magassa

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

KenyaWilliam Ruto's two-pronged crusade against alcohol and drugs

Ivory CoastIvorian banker Ibrahim Magassa teams up with Real Madrid's Florentino Pérez

KenyaKikuyu Elders' particularly political New Year's Eve

Tunisia
TuNur's grand projects fail to launch

The solar power plant, the mega renewable energy complex, the Tunisia-Italy submarine transmission line... None of the major green energy development projects undertaken by Nur Energie's subsidiary have yet come to fruition.

Congo
Brazzaville misses out on joining the UNESCO World Heritage Committee

After Firmin Edouard Matoko's defeat for the director-general role at the UN institution, Congo suffers another setback in not being elected to the heritage committee.