Spotlight | Africa
BioNTech and Moderna go head-to-head to produce mRNA vaccines in Africa

Senegal
French consulate in Dakar suspends tourist visas

French consular services in the Senegalese capital have suspended the processing of family and tourist visa applications for the summer period due to a severe lack of staff. They have been told to prioritise student visas.

Kenya
Ruto to meet Von der Leyen and Michel during high-stakes European tour

Breaking news published on 23/03/23 at 13:15 (GMT+1) - The Kenyan president will spend a busy four days in Europe next week. Several high-level meetings and signatures are expected.

Africa
Rwanda pips Algeria to host HQ of new African Medicines Agency

Paul Kagame and his teams had to battle right up to the line to ensure that Kigali will serve as the headquarters for the new African Union body. The support of Morocco was key to Rwanda's victory.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Chad, South Africa and Somaliland

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastKen Kakena, Congolese fintech expert of Abidjan.

ChadMamadou Djimtebaye, N'Djamena's go-to spin doctor.

South AfricaNobuhle Pamela Nkabane, the energy ministry's bright young spark.

SomalilandMohamed Ahmed's charm offensive in Addis Ababa.

Madagascar
Country's elite turn their backs on president's potion in favour of vaccines

Until recently, President Andry Rajoelina had long advocated using the "national remedy" of an Artemisia-based infusion to protect against and cure Covid-19. Madagascar's bigwigs, meanwhile, are doing all they can to vaccinate their families.

Africa
Shell, ExxonMobil, Sasol step up for Covid vaccines and spy opportunity

Oil companies, convinced that the hydrocarbon sector's recovery, particularly in Africa, will go hand in hand with vaccination, are helping out with inoculation programmes. Some are investing in the lucrative market for storing vaccines.