The New Guard
Guinea, Ethiopia, Togo, South Africa

Senegal
Macky Sall becomes latest addition to Richard Attias's firm

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall recently joined the international advisory board of Richard Attias & Associates, a company specialising in the organisation of high-level events and led by its eponymous Moroccan businessman.

The New Guard
Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia

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

Morocco Brahim Yacoubi Soussane, at helm of naval industry

Kenya Dorcas Owinoh, hard-wired into tech ecosystem

Ethiopia Berhan Taye, from Mozilla to Algorithmic Justice League

Ethiopia
ECMA finalises IPO rules

An Ethiopian delegation travelled to London this week to present the country's upcoming new stock exchange to potential investors. A directive governing initial public offerings is soon to be put to a public consultation.

Ethiopia
Future stock exchange set to take crucial next step with securities platform

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which tasked UK agency FSD Africa with choosing the company that will set up a securities exchange platform, is examining its proposal. This system is essential for the launch of the Ethiopian Stock Exchange, scheduled for next July.

Ethiopia
Deloitte hopes its pro bono IPO training will bear rich fruit

The auditing and consultancy giant will shortly hold another training session for companies planning to list on the upcoming Ethiopian Securities Exchange. It's an opportunity to approach potential clients.

Ethiopia
Addis lays groundwork for new stock exchange

Addis Ababa wants its stock exchange: The Ethiopian administration is seeking external consultants to assist the newly established Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, tasked with creating a regulatory framework for the country's future stock market.

Ethiopia
Donor conference on reconstruction in the works

After two years of civil war, Ethiopia's economy is on the verge of collapse, and the country needs nearly $20bn for its reconstruction. The signing of a ceasefire has raised hopes that financial aid might be unfrozen.

South Africa, South Sudan
ACCORD, Pretoria's mediator of choice

The conflict management organisation ACCORD, led by South African Vasu Gounden, is helping to facilitate negotiations in the South Sudanese peace process. Close to the ANC, it is also active in Lesotho and Eswatini.

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines' management team flies ahead of new turbulence

Busera Awel, currently vice-president of Ethiopian Airlines (EAL), in charge of strategic planning and partnerships, is due to retire in July, Africa Intelligence has learnt. The company has reportedly identified a replacement.