Togo
Richard Attias, Faure Gnassingbé's trusted partner turning Togo into summit meetings central

The New Guard
Guinea, Ethiopia, Togo, South Africa

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

Guinea Louis Camara, a miner taking on the oil sector

Ethiopia Brook Taye, Addis's economic eminence grise

Togo Karl Lawson, cyber events guru

South Africa Philani Mthembu, batting for BRICS

North Africa
The discreet presence of Richard Attias & Associates at COP27

A handful of event companies are participating in the organisation of COP27, which opened on 6 November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, including Richard Attias & Associates.

France, Togo
French ambassador in Lomé recalled amid accusations of bullying

In post in Togo since October 2020, Jocelyne Caballero, France's ambassador in Lomé, has been abruptly relieved of her duties by the French foreign ministry.

Africa
Avisa Partners launches new think-tank focusing on peace and security in Africa

Economic intelligence group Avisa Partners is putting the finishing touches to the creation of the think-tank GIPSA, which aims to bring together experts on security issues. After buying 35°Nord agency in 2021, the project should further strengthen its footprint on the African continent.

Senegal
Gérard Askinazi's J5 Co, low-key organiser for Macky Sall's Water Forum

Just as the 9th edition of the Water Forum ended in Dakar, the Senegalese state called on a handful of subcontractors for the occasion. Among them: the J5 Co group, headed by the French PR specialist Gérard Askinazi.

Central African Republic, France
Paris jumps into action after French peacekeepers' arrest

The arrest of four French soldiers on 21 February has raised tensions between Bangui and Paris. The French foreign ministry has sent several messages to the president's office in CAR calling for their release and on 22 February it suspended the delivery of all new visas for France.