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The New Guard
Guinea, Cameroon, Egypt and Zimbabwe

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

GuineaMoussa Moise Sylla, the former journalist who earned Doumbouya's trust

CameroonGuy Gweth, catalyst of Francophone economic intelligence

EgyptRami El-Dokany, from the Arab Federation of Capital Markets to the Egyptian Exchange.

ZimbabweJoana Mamombe, a youthful asset for Nelson Chamisa's presidential ambitions.

United States
US diplomat Dana Banks to run US-Africa summit

The Biden administration's main adviser on Africa, US diplomat Dana Banks, will be in charge of the second US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, scheduled for mid-December.

Chad, France
Opponent Masra taps into French networks

The Chadian opponent Succes Masra, who was targeted by the transition authorities on 9 September, can count on a host of individuals in France, from generals to lobbyists and diplomats, many of whom have ties to the French government.

DRC
Congolese lieutenant-general Philémon Yav accused of colluding with Kigali

Rumours are swirling within the Congolese army over the reasons behind Lieutenant-General Philemon Yav's arrest on Tuesday, 20 September. According to several sources within the general staff, it comes in the wake of an investigation conducted to detect possible collusion with Kigali.

Africa, France
French defence committee head Gassilloud sets sights on Africa

The new leader of the French parliament's defence committee is set to put Africa at the heart of his mission. He has several trips planned to the continent where he travelled widely under the previous government.

France, Ivory Coast
French interior minister Gérald Darmanin due to visit Abidjan

French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin is due to conduct his first official visit to Ivory Coast on 25 September. He'll meet his Ivorian counterpart, Vagondo Diomandé, in Abidjan and later on 26 September he's expected to meet President Alassane Ouattara

Kenya
Employers call on Ruto to address immigration to Gulf countries

The harsh living conditions of some Kenyan nationals in the Arabian Peninsula are causing outrage back home. Faced with a decline in the number of immigrants moving to the region, the private sector is calling for reforms.

Mozambique
After security and gas, Rwanda sees graphite opportunities in Cabo Delgado

With Rwandan troops still helping to secure the far northern Mozambican province, investors close to Kigali now have their sights set on graphite, a mineral which is increasingly in demand for manufacturing electric batteries.

Angola
Two unknown players keen to operate block 33/21

The Angolan oil regulatory authority may award the role of operating block 33/21 to two companies that have no experience to their name and whose very existence is in doubt. The ANPG has said that no decision has been made.

Algeria
Three subcontractors bid for polypropylene Arzew plant deal

TotalEnergies and Sonatrach have received offers from three international subcontractors for work on the polypropylene facility project. The plant, so crucial to the Algerian state, is running behind schedule.

Egypt
Palestinian entrepreneurs struggle as Sisi's promised Gaza reconstruction drags on

Promised by Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the $500m aid package for several construction sites in the Palestinian enclave is experiencing numerous delays.

Tunisia
Pentagon strengthens ties with the army despite the diplomatic crisis

The diplomatic stand-off between Joe Biden's administration and President Kais Saied has not prevented the US army from strengthening ties with the Tunisian military. #Tunisia