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Kenya
Ruto keen to revive fortunes of state's debt-laden textile firm

The Kenyan president has made a priority of ensuring Rivatex, a company based in his political heartland, emerges from its deep financial woes.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 14.11.2023

Kenya
Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy

A new regulatory framework for space activities is under consideration, as Nairobi and Rome prepare for fresh cooperation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.11.2023

Kenyan defence minister Aden Duale in Nairobi on 25 September 2023.

Inner circles | Ethiopia
Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch

To attract investor support for the new Ethiopian Securities Exchange, which he sees as a key reform measure, the Ethiopian prime minister has brought in professionals from the Ethiopian diaspora, who have been trained by the leading international finance groups.

Subscribers only Finance 10.11.2023

Spotlight | Africa
Palestinian diplomats strive to drum up African support

The Palestinian Authority is drawing on its extensive diplomatic network on the continent in a bid to mobilise African countries over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It is counting on its longstanding allies, but a severe lack of resources is hampering its efforts.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.11.2023

The Palestinian Authority's ambassador to South Africa, Hannan Jarrar.

The New Guard
Senegal, Nigeria, Tanzania

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

SenegalOudjah Simpa Fetter thinks gold should be "made in Senegal"

NigeriaRinu Oduala, leading figure in the fight against police violence

TanzaniaInnocent Grant, standard-bearer for reproductive rights

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 08.11.2023

Ivory Coast
Ouattara takes back control of country's strategic supervisory bodies

Alassane Ouattara is set to return a number of key public organisations that were previously part of the prime minister's office into the hands of the presidency. These include the influential Ivory Coast development consultancy BNETD.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 07.11.2023

Alassane Ouattara shakes hands with the new prime minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, at the new government's first Council of Ministers meeting on 18 October 2023.

Southern Africa
Claudia da Conceicao, the woman behind IFC's Southern Africa goals

The International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private sector arm, wants to build its presence in Southern Africa to counter Chinese influence and win new projects in the region. To that end, it has called on banking sector veteran, Claudia da Conceicao.

Free access Finance 07.11.2023

In Focus | Chad
The 1001 lives of Abakar Manany

An intriguing fixture of the Chadian political landscape for over two decades, businessman Abakar Manany was one of Idriss Déby's closest advisers, and then one of his fiercest opponents. Living between Dubai, Paris and Washington, he made a comeback with Mahamat Idriss Déby, before being abruptly dismissed in July.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 06.11.2023

Abakar Manany, the millionaire aviator at the heart of Chadian power.

Nigeria, South Africa
Lagos and Gauteng rapprochement signals growing power of governors

Two of Africa's richest provinces are once again discussing a partnership. This budding parallel diplomacy reflects the increasingly high profile of state governors abroad.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.11.2023

Spotlight | Angola
Russian private hire operator Yango finds new opportunities in Africa

Russian private hire platform operator Yango has been increasingly investing in Africa in recent months, particularly in Angola. This follows its fall from favour in Europe as a result of Moscow's war on Ukraine and controversy over Russia's handling of its customers' data.

Subscribers only Business 31.10.2023

A 'Yandex Taxi' is seen in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on 24 March 2020.

Inner circles | Africa, Angola
Lisbon's Africa networks flourish under Rebelo de Sousa

Since coming to power in 2016, the Portuguese president has been instrumental in developing Portugal's influence in Africa. The friendships and personal contacts he has forged there give him real weight on the chessboard of Luso-African relations.

Subscribers only Politics 27.10.2023

Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at the Belem National Palace in Lisbon on 2 August 2023.

The New Guard
Morocco, Angola, Kenya

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

MoroccoManar Belfqih, flag-bearer of Rabat's economic and digital sovereignty

AngolaIrene Carindi, robotics champion

KenyaAgricultural entrepreneur Talash Huijbers weaves her web in the sub-region

Subscribers only Business 25.10.2023

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

President Salva Kiir is counting on his second vice president to help quell the insecurity and a rebellion barely under control in Central Equatoria. The third-highest ranking member of government hails from that region and is one of the few South Sudanese politicians to enjoy a good reputation.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2023

From left, South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, Second Vice President James Wani Igga and Third Vice President Taban Deng Ga, attend their swearing in ceremony in Juba, South Sudan on 22 February 2020.

Rwanda
Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Kigali has issued a call for tenders to improve electricity coverage in the east of the country. The European Investment Bank is financing the €80m package.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 24.10.2023

Senegal
Ex-PM Mahammed Dionne's presidential campaign team swings into action

With just months to go before Senegal's presidential election in February, Macky Sall's former prime minister is getting into gear. His newly appointed campaign staff are working on an economic platform while the candidate himself is planning an international tour.

Subscribers only Politics 23.10.2023

Former prime minister Mahammed Dionne on 25 February 2019 in Dakar.

Inner circles | Niger
New intelligence chief Souleymane Balla-Arabé faces steep learning curve

An increasingly paranoid Nigerian junta has appointed the little-known cybersecurity expert as head of the external intelligence service. In his new role, he will have to contend with jihadist threats and possible foreign attempts to destabilise the regime.

Subscribers only Defence 20.10.2023

Abdourahmane Tchiani and other army commanders in Niamey, Niger, on 28 July 2023.

The New Guard
Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, Central African Republic

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

DRC Anzuluni, the disruptor running against Tshisekedi

Morocco Youssef Ahizoune, the would-be king of recycling

CAR Paul-Crescent Beninga, a committed academic

Subscribers only Politics, Business 18.10.2023

DRC
Jean-Luc Mélenchon plans to visit Kinshasa

The French opposition leader is set to spend a week in the DRC in late October. He will speak about the conflict in North Kivu.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 17.10.2023

Inner circles | Egypt
Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

Osama Askar is about to be either reappointed or replaced as commander of the Egyptian army. He was already a member of the powerful Supreme Council of the Armed Forces before the election of Sisi and has support among the army top brass as well as the country's powerful construction conglomerates.

Subscribers only Defence 13.10.2023

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Osama Askar, in Nicosia (Cyprus) on 29 March 2022.

Gabon The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

Simandou, Nimba and Zogota: the long and difficult road to the start of iron ore production

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The Renaissance Dam – a national symbol but a regional quandary

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

Erik Prince

AFRICOM

Kenya Ruto keen to revive fortunes of state's debt-laden textile firm

Kenya Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy

Inner circles | Ethiopia Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch

Spotlight | Africa Palestinian diplomats strive to drum up African support

The New Guard Senegal, Nigeria, Tanzania

SenegalOudjah Simpa Fetter thinks gold should be "made in Senegal"

NigeriaRinu Oduala, leading figure in the fight against police violence

TanzaniaInnocent Grant, standard-bearer for reproductive rights

Ivory Coast Ouattara takes back control of country's strategic supervisory bodies

Southern Africa Claudia da Conceicao, the woman behind IFC's Southern Africa goals

In Focus | Chad The 1001 lives of Abakar Manany

Nigeria, South Africa Lagos and Gauteng rapprochement signals growing power of governors

Spotlight | Angola Russian private hire operator Yango finds new opportunities in Africa

Inner circles | Africa, Angola Lisbon's Africa networks flourish under Rebelo de Sousa

The New Guard Morocco, Angola, Kenya

MoroccoManar Belfqih, flag-bearer of Rabat's economic and digital sovereignty

AngolaIrene Carindi, robotics champion

KenyaAgricultural entrepreneur Talash Huijbers weaves her web in the sub-region

South Sudan VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Rwanda Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Senegal Ex-PM Mahammed Dionne's presidential campaign team swings into action

Inner circles | Niger New intelligence chief Souleymane Balla-Arabé faces steep learning curve

The New Guard Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, Central African Republic

DRC Anzuluni, the disruptor running against Tshisekedi

Morocco Youssef Ahizoune, the would-be king of recycling

CAR Paul-Crescent Beninga, a committed academic

DRC Jean-Luc Mélenchon plans to visit Kinshasa

Inner circles | Egypt Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

The New Guard Nigeria, Zambia, Morocco

NigeriaAderonke Alex-Adedipe, a business lawyer at the top of her game

ZambiaFaith Mukutu, agribusiness pro

MoroccoAmine Belhaj Soulami, chief promoter of ‘Made in Morocco' brand

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Gabon
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

Kenya
Ruto keen to revive fortunes of state's debt-laden textile firm

Kenya
Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy

Inner circles | Ethiopia
Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch

Spotlight | Africa
Palestinian diplomats strive to drum up African support

The New Guard
Senegal, Nigeria, Tanzania

Ivory Coast
Ouattara takes back control of country's strategic supervisory bodies

Southern Africa
Claudia da Conceicao, the woman behind IFC's Southern Africa goals

In Focus | Chad
The 1001 lives of Abakar Manany

Nigeria, South Africa
Lagos and Gauteng rapprochement signals growing power of governors

Spotlight | Angola
Russian private hire operator Yango finds new opportunities in Africa

Inner circles | Africa, Angola
Lisbon's Africa networks flourish under Rebelo de Sousa

The New Guard
Morocco, Angola, Kenya

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Rwanda
Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Senegal
Ex-PM Mahammed Dionne's presidential campaign team swings into action

Inner circles | Niger
New intelligence chief Souleymane Balla-Arabé faces steep learning curve

The New Guard
Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, Central African Republic

DRC
Jean-Luc Mélenchon plans to visit Kinshasa

Inner circles | Egypt
Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

The New Guard
Nigeria, Zambia, Morocco