Madagascar
President Rajoelina hires French PR firm 35°Nord

Africa
French fund Capza acquires stake in lobbying firm Concerto

The organisation headed by Christophe Karvelis-Senn is making its first foray into Africa with the acquisition of just under 30% of the shares in the comms agency Concerto founded in 2016 by François Hurstel.

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Emmanuel Macron, Pascaline Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

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GabonPascaline Bongo and Oligui Nguema's tête-à-tête

Republic of CongoSassou's daughter sets new wedding date

Madagascar
Rajoelina switches PR agency

J5 Co, an agency specialising in handling communications for governments, is taking over from ESL & Network as Andry Rajoelina's PR adviser in the run-up to Madagascar's presidential election.

Madagascar
Gérard Perceau, the French advisor who has President Rajoelina's ear

In four years, former Bouygues executive Gérard Perceau has become a key figure in negotiations on major infrastructure projects between the state of Madagascar and its technical and foreign financial partners.

Africa, France
Avisa bids for controlling stake in DGM and 35°Nord

Consulting firm Avisa Partners is negotiating the acquisition of two corporate communications companies and has long-term plans to create a division, Avisa Communication, dedicated to this activity.

Madagascar
Presidential hopefuls turn to Paris for their PR

Although no official date has been set for this year's presidential election, the campaign is already under way for the [...]