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The New Guard
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

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

NigeriaFinancier Farouk Gumel lends his services to Botswana

KenyaRosemary Nyawira Muchangi promotes youth in mining

South AfricaFaith Sebopela, regional leader of an ANC youth league under reconstruction

Chad
Environment minister sends vitriolic letter to African Parks

Earlier this week, for the first time in its history, the nature conservation NGO was unilaterally dismissed by a government. To justify his decision, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, in a confidential letter seen by Africa Intelligence, has highlighted numerous failings and made serious accusations.

Cameroon
Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

The partial distribution of electricity produced by the Nachtigal power station and delays in network modernisation are putting the state under financial pressure. Backers and investors are watching the state of hydroelectric projects with concern.

Ivory Coast
Sidi Mohamed Kagnassi wins another major state contract

The Swiss-Malian businessman, owner of SIMDCI, has secured a substantial contract for the renovation and expansion of public universities in Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast, Mali
Jihadist attacks impact cross-border distribution of petroleum products

The Société de Gestion des Stocks Pétroliers de Côte d'Ivoire (GESTOCI), an Ivorian public company responsible for the storage and distribution of petroleum products, is suffering the direct consequences of an outbreak of jihadist attacks in Mali.

Equatorial Guinea, Uganda
Rosa Malango, Museveni's well-connected Equatoguinean diplomat

The former UN coordinator in Kampala has risen through the ranks of the administration, where the president has appointed her as special envoy. Despite some criticism in diplomatic circles and civil society, the Ugandan head of state is counting on her to facilitate his relationship with Malabo.

Kenya
US giant Del Monte trims sails in pineapple production

Del Monte, the country's leading fruit producer, is losing ground due to the end of a lease and the sale of arable land.

Algeria, Morocco
Western Sahara: final diplomatic exchanges ahead of decisive UN vote

The keenly-awaited 30 October meeting on the renewal of the United Nations mission in the disputed territory has sparked numerous, under-the-radar negotiations in the run-up to the event.

Morocco
To gear up for its return, Uber is counting on its long-standing lobbyist

The American transport giant has once again turned to the Public Affairs and Services agency and its director, Hatim Benjelloun, to set up in Morocco once more.