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The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Sudan

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

South AfricaJaco-Louis du Plessis, soldier turned business diplomacy consultant

MoroccoAsmaa Chakir Alaoui, queen of the pros on two wheels

SudanHozaifa Elsiddig, art against arms

Cameroon
Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

The army suffered heavy losses on its northern border in March at the hands of Islamic State. The general staff is looking to respond with solutions to combat drones and increase surveillance, as well as improve internal coordination.

Central African Republic
MINUSCA pauses south-east patrols after peacekeeper's murder

After a Kenyan peacekeeper was shot dead by unidentified armed forces on 28 March, the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic has taken the decision to stop patrolling the Haut-Mbomou region.

Nigeria
Abuja set to recover over a thousand Benin bronzes from Germany

Following the conclusion of an agreement between Abuja and the Oba of Benin, the repatriation of artefacts held in Germany will resume. The Nigerian culture minister is due to go to Berlin to take them back.

Madagascar
Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo's trump card in Washington

US attorney Ryberg is one of the Antananarivo emissaries sent to the States to extend the African Growth Opportunity Act and reduce the new customs tariffs.

Egypt
Cairo aims to graft itself on to IMEC economic corridor

The Egyptian President discovered at the beginning of April that his country is on track to link-up with the huge project's economic corridor.

Algeria
New crisis between Paris and Algiers scuppers CMA CGM's plans

Expected yesterday from Algiers, the announcement of a vast investment plan by the French group, negotiated behind the scenes for over a year, will now have to wait.