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Kenya
Oil scandal showdown looms between Ruto and anti-corruption agency

The sluggish pace of the police investigation into substandard fuel imports has prompted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to launch its own probe. Despite limited powers, the agency appears unafraid of clashing with two cabinet members backed by the president.

Congo
Behind the scenes of Sassou's rocky inauguration

The president's swearing-in ceremony was marked not only by technical glitches but also a resurgence of tension with Gabon and within the head of state's own clan.

Niger
The spin doctors polishing Abdourahamane Tchiani's image

To bolster his reputation tarnished by the deteriorating security situation, the head of state has turned to two experienced journalists. One of them has close links with the Russian community present in Niger.

DRC
Kinshasa spares no expense to back players in 2026 World Cup

Having already lavishly rewarded its national team for qualifying for the World Cup, the Congolese authorities now want to build on that success by mobilising substantial financial resources.

Ivory Coast
OIA producer body sidelined in unsold cocoa stock crisis

The OIA has been edged out by sector regulator Conseil Café-Cacao. The shift follows allegations of a lack of transparency in the allocation of unsold cocoa stocks and rising tensions with producers.

Ethiopia
Business forum with EU sidesteps Bishoftu airport project

Although a central issue, the future of the continent's largest airport will not be addressed at this meeting of investors, diplomats and political leaders. Uncertain financing from the European Investment Bank may partially explain this decision.

Morocco
French venue management giant GL Events eyes major comeback

Building on the key role it played during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French company is looking to stake its claim in the organisation of the 2030 World Cup in Morocco. It is also eyeing the management of exhibition centres in Casablanca and Marrakesh.

Algeria
Sonatrach leadership grounded ahead of Houston energy summit

Noureddine Daoudi, chief executive of the hydrocarbons giant Sonatrach, will ultimately not attend the Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in the United States owing to administrative constraints.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Comoros, Rwanda

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

Ivory CoastBabel Balsomi, an "ethical" hacker promoting cybersecurity

ComorosRafik Ahamada, standard-bearer for the student cause

RwandaRegis Rugemanshuro, the technocrat with big ambitions for social security