Gabon
Ali Bongo prepares blitz of ambassadorial appointments

The New Guard
Nigeria, Senegal, Gabon, Burundi

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

NigeriaAsuquo Ekpenyong, the young, well-connected Cross River senator

SenegalAlbert Diatta, Dakar's low-profile private security expert

GabonDina Koussou, Libreville's new communications specialist

BurundiAppolinaire Nishirimbere takes on the private sector

Spotlight | Africa
Tensions grow between Beijing and Washington over military bases in Gulf of Guinea

China is stepping up its plans for naval bases in the east and west of the continent, much to the displeasure of the Biden administration, which is determined not to let the Chinese navy increase its presence in Africa.

Gabon
Gabonese presidency discreetly employing British adviser Dominic Sudnik

While waiting for the third and final report from the Commonwealth's inspection mission, Gabon is continuing to develop its British tropism.

Gabon
After government reshuffle, Ali Bongo renews PDG with balance between old and new

The Gabonese president, who has just appointed a number of allies in his government, followed up on 9 March with significant changes to the Parti Démocratique Gabonais (PDG) aimed at reaching an equilibrium to cater to all political boards.