Spotlight | Africa
Between Google and Meta, African Union seeks AI strategy

Madagascar
Presidency asks Meta to take action on Gen Z movement

The Malagasy presidency contacted the Californian giant Meta in early October. Antananarivo is demanding targeted measures against a dozen Facebook accounts, which the authorities accuse of calling for insurrection.

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

After announcing the creation of an investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence on the continent, American giant Google is now looking for candidates to benefit from it.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar

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

NigeriaFrancis Sani, promoter of digital start-ups

Guinea-BissauFlávio Baticã Ferreira, the opponent rallying the EU

MadagascarElysa Rakotonirina, Rajoelina's discreet chief of staff

The New Guard
Libya, Nigeria, Cameroon

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

LibyaHala Bugaighis advocates for Libyan women

NigeriaOmoyemi Akerele showcases African fashion

CameroonThierry-Roland Tabi teaches AI to Africa's leaders

The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Guinea

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

South AfricaRyan Smith, the Democratic Alliance's rising star

MoroccoHajar Mousannif, artificial intelligence pioneer

GuineaMouctar Bah, promoting financial ties between Africa and Europe

Kenya
Ruto's administration keen to acquire social media analytics software

As protests continue to shake the country, the government has decided to acquire Brandwatch Consumer Research software, which is widely used in the private sector.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Senegal, Mauritania

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

MadagascarHands-on foreign minister Rasata

SenegalLamine Lo promotes Dakar PPPs

MauritaniaMouhidine Seiv, pioneer of AI for HR

Ivory Coast
French drone firm Alta Ares prospecting broadly from Kyiv to Abidjan

IVORY COAST | After developing its technology for the Ukrainian military, the French drone company Alta Ares, founded in January 2024, is now prospecting in Africa, where it hopes to open an office in Ivory Coast shortly.

Congo, Tunisia
AI: Tunisian firm in talks with Sassou-Nguesso over startup incubator

A delegation from the Tunisian company Phone Control, which specialises in telecoms and IT networks, will meet Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso this week with a view to launching a start-up incubator.

Gabon
Euler boosts Brice Oligui Nguema's intelligence-gathering capacities

Alexandre Taleb's Euler Data Solutions is set to provide Gabon's internal intelligence service with access to its big data analysis platform. The contract marks a third success for the French company in Africa.