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Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Ali Bongo, Mamadi Doumbouya, Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

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Legal battle deepens over ruling in Union Togolaise de Banque case

The Togolese judiciary is refusing to enforce the ruling handed down by the CCJA in Abidjan against UTB in its dispute with Tele Mobil International, on the grounds that the bank has not been incorporated into the registers of the Togolese revenue office.

Union Togolaise de Banque loses final legal battle in Abidjan

The Togolese bank, which had racked up financial difficulties before being bailed out by the state in 2024, is now required to pay the amount ordered by the judgment in TMI’s favour — more than the CFA 537m (€818,651) that was allegedly embezzled.

Cyber Africa Forum returns to Cotonou for 2026 edition

The sixth edition of the event dedicated to cybersecurity and digital stakeholders in Africa is set to take place at the Sofitel hotel in Cotonou on 16 and 17 November.

BCEAO's Jean-Claude Brou eyes mining firms' gold

During a recent visit to Abidjan, the governer of the Central Bank of West African States met with several gold sector representatives to present his plan to purchase a share of their gold production.

Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego builds roadmap for Abidjan-Lagos highway

The newly elected board chair of the ALCoMA transport body has been tasked with getting one of the region's most ambitious infrastructure projets rolling. He will need to convince investors and lenders to contribute $15bn in funds to the corridor.

German trader SET Select Energy seeks new outlets

Based in Hamburg, Germany, the company led by York Dohna has been seeking to break into new markets for several months. Its fuel trading subsidiary, based in Switzerland, is exploring opportunities in West Africa.

Armed forces supplier Marck & Balsan recruits four-star general

The French company, which specialises in military uniforms and personal safety equipment, has just appointed a high-ranking officer with experience at the French Foreign Ministry and in Operation Barkhane in Chad to expand its business in West Africa, particularly in Guinea.

Sierra Leone president Maada Bio sets pace ahead of ECOWAS summit

The current chair of the Economic Community of West African States has secured a slight postponement of the bloc's annual summit, originally scheduled for June in Freetown. The meeting is expected to focus on the appointment of a new commission, as well as the bloc's new chair.

Michel Bagnah's roadmap as head of Togo Oil Co

Named CEO of the state-owned oil company in mid-April, this ally of President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbé has been tasked with a strategic mission: to strengthen the country's position, and that of Lomé port, within the sub-region's oil industry and amongst AES members.