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Guinea
Doumbouya strengthens cybersecurity providers to keep closer eye on opponents

Conakry has called on the expertise of specialist firms to strengthen the capabilities of its postal and telecommunications regulatory authority, which monitors calls and internet networks, as the crackdown on the opposition intensifies.

DRC, Rwanda
Swiss diplomacy tries to find footing in Kinshasa-M23 talks

The negotiations organised by the Swiss Confederation are expected to resume in the coming weeks. What remains to be determined are the methods of the various mediators and the sincerity of the parties involved in the conflict.

Morocco
Agreement in sight between Attijariwafa Bank and Euronext

The Moroccan bank is set to sign a cooperation protocol with the main eurozone market at the end of June concerning the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Ethiopia
Kenyans Equity Bank and KCB poised to enter Ethiopian market

The two leading financial institutions intend to acquire stakes in local banks. Key to their going ahead is dealing with the 40% cap imposed by the regulator since the sector was opened up in 2025.

Kenya
Heineken subsidiary fails to block EABL sale to Asahi

Kenya Wine Agencies had filed an appeal with the competition authority to suspend the transaction between East African Breweries and the Japanese beverage giant announced in December 2025, but to no avail.

Morocco
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic appoints new Paris boss

Morocco’s flagship research institution has appointed the new head of its French branch, the first to open abroad in 2024.

Senegal
French firm Thales closes Dakar office, sealing withdrawal from West Africa

After ceasing the operations of its local branches in Nigeria and Ivory Coast, the French flagship firm in the defence electronics sector has decided to quietly close its Senegalese office, which coordinated its activities in the region.

Cameroon
New EU representative appointed in Yaoundé

Jean-Marc Châtaigner is expected to be replaced in the coming weeks, after three years in the role.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kenya

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

Ivory CoastKarine Oulaté, driving social media monetisation

CameroonNassourou Issa, embodiment of the national development strategy

KenyaRuth Oriama, economist with many strings to her bow