Defence

The New Guard
Morocco, DRC, Kenya

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

MoroccoAnas Chanaa, aiming to be king of cybersecurity

DRCTiakola champions African artistic creators' fight for digital revenue

KenyaCedrick Mike Otieno backs Ruto in Raila Odinga's stronghold

Algeria
Air force moves to refresh training fleet

Military commanders are picking over the options for modernising the country's fleet of aircraft used to train future pilots. German group Grob has caught on and made an offer of several dozen units.

West Africa
Armed forces supplier Marck & Balsan recruits four-star general

The French company, which specialises in military uniforms and personal safety equipment, has just appointed a high-ranking officer with experience at the French Foreign Ministry and in Operation Barkhane in Chad to expand its business in West Africa, particularly in Guinea.

Central African Republic
Touadéra's security apparatus comes under pressure in Bangui

Central African authorities have reinforced security services, and several key posts are expected to be reshuffled. In this context, Wagner is strengthening its influence.

Nigeria
Beijing fumes over unpaid Air Force drone bills

Chinese-made Wing Loong II attack drones operated by the Nigerian Air Force have become the focus of increasingly acrimonious negotiations between state-owned aerospace group AVIC and military officials struggling to cover their operating costs.

Guinea
Special forces load up on new Turkish assault rifles

The country's authorities have signed a contract with the small arms manufacturer Sarsilmaz to strengthen the army and gendarmerie elite units, troops particularly favoured by the regime.

Kenya
Security services on alert over volatile social climate

Public anger is mounting for a number of reasons and people are expected to take to the streets by the end of June. Police and intelligence agencies have stepped up surveillance and advised that the army be kept on standby in case protests spiral.

Ivory Coast
Aircraft manufacturer Grob trains Ivorian Air Force pilots in France

The French branch of the German group is currently teaching Ivory Coast military personnel in western France. The aim is to get them ready for Chinese aircraft that are due to be delivered.

Morocco
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer in talks on two fronts

The firm has been in talks with the Moroccan military on the installation of a command centre capable of centralising all military operations.