About us
For more than 40 years, African Intelligence has released in-depth investigations on the political, diplomatic and economic forces shaping the African continent.
From government officials and industry leaders to multinationals, executive boards and journalists, our readers turn to us every day for strategic information.
To contact our journalists, use our secure messaging system at secure.indigo.fr.
From government officials and industry leaders to multinationals, executive boards and journalists, our readers turn to us every day for strategic information.
To contact our journalists, use our secure messaging system at secure.indigo.fr.
Our editorial line
Africa Intelligence has been a presence in the media landscape for over 40 years.
It has evolved to become the touchstone publication on strategic affairs on the continent.
Our journalists investigate the ongoing shifts in every strategic domain on the continent; our expertise on the oil and mining sector is widely recognised. We pay a particular attention to major sectors experiencing rapid growth such as infrastructure, finance, commodity trading, defence and security. Our articles also cover the next generation of figures set to shape the political and economic landscape on both a local and international level.
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Our editorial team
Join our teamClotilde Ravel
Deputy head of investigative reports, section editor
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Southern Africa
Africa Intelligence's story
Africa Intelligence has been a presence in the media landscape for over 40 years. It has evolved to become the touchstone publication on strategic affairs on the continent.
1981
Maurice Botbol launched the The Indian Ocean Newsletter, a weekly newsletter published in both French and English. It was distributed solely to its subscribers without relying on advertisement revenues. It rapidly became a key source of strategic information on the region.
1983
La Lettre Afrique Energies and its English version, Africa Energy and Mining, were launched with backing from Antoine Glaser, a journalist specialised in investigating the African continent.
1996
Africa Intelligence launched its website, bringing together its five emblematic publications: West Africa Newsletter, The Indian Ocean Newsletter, Maghreb Confidential, Africa Energy Intelligence and Africa Mining Intelligence.
2013
Africa Intelligence released its final printed edition. This strategic shift marked the transition to full-digital editions, adapting its format to reflect the changing reading habits of its subscribers.
2020
Africa Intelligence underwent a major structural change: its five distinct newsletters merged to become one consolidated source of exclusive information. This same year, Africa Intelligence became a daily publication. This move allowed our journalists to respond with even greater speed and attention to the complexity of the changes underway on the continent.
Indigo Publications
At Indigo Publications, we believe in the value of independent investigative journalism and in its strategic impact.
Quentin Botbol
Chief Executive Officer
With an engineering background, Quentin has been leading the company as CEO since January 2021. As publication director, he monitors editorial quality and independence and assumes legal responsibility for Africa Intelligence's content.
[email protected]Maurice Botbol
Chairman and Founder
Maurice is a professional journalist. He founded Indigo Publications and served as chief executive officer for forty years. He now acts as editorial and development advisor.
[email protected]Hard-hitting investigation
Our publications cover industries in which information tends to be hard to come by. Our aim is to gain access to networks of power and influence, whether that be in economic or political spheres. Our strategic information is exclusive, rigorous, impartial and designed for a discerning readership.
Total independence
Our total financial independence ensures our editorial independence. Indigo Publications is entirely owned by its management and staff, refuses all advertising and takes part in neither consulting nor events. Our readers are our only clients.
Indigo Publications, founded in 1981 by Maurice Botbol and currently run by Quentin Botbol, draws on a foundation of significant investments and growth to continue its development. To ensure economic transparency, we publish our financial statements every year. In 2024, due to a boom in our number of readers, our revenues rose by 10% to €10.2 million.
Indigo's Publications
In addition to Africa Intelligence, we publish three other publications in French and English. Each is an authority in its field:
