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Ivory Coast
Abidjan increases Africa Energy Bank stake to gain more sway in its governance

Now a leading hydrocarbons producer, Ivory Coast is seeking to influence the oversight of the financial institution, whose aim is to finance oil and gas development on the continent.

Morocco
Garrett Ventry, the lobbyist forging ties between Rabat and MAGA congress members

Through his access to the White House and his financial contributions to the election campaigns of several Republican members of Congress, Garrett Ventry has succeeded in strengthening Rabat's voice on Capitol Hill.

Egypt
New UNESCO chief El-Enany strapped for cash

At issue is the confirmed departure of the United States from UNESCO, announced by the Trump administration in July 2025, against which the UN institution's director-general has proven powerless.

Namibia
The challenges facing the new US ambassador in Windhoek

The staunch Trump supporter John Giordano was appointed six months ago and intends to develop Washington's trade ties with Namibia. There are already many US players in the oil sector, but the Americans lag far behind their Chinese rivals in mining.

The New Guard
Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Togo, DRC

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

CameroonAbdoulaye Mouchili, the new face of KPMG in Central Africa

Sierra LeoneDavid Sengeh, Julius Maada Bio's right-hand man aiming for the presidency

Togo, DRCManuel Ntumba, the data governance expert

Uganda
On bad terms with Washington, Museveni enlists the help of a US lobbyist

A well-established lobbying firm with influence in African capitals has been hired to promote Uganda's interests in the United States. This comes at a time when senior officials in the Trump administration are calling for a review of its partnership with Kampala.

Morocco
Rabat turns to Obama and Biden communications gurus to lobby Brussels

The kingdom has been feeling its way within European institutions for several years in search of a lobbyist capable of defending its interests, particularly in the agri-food sector.