Commonwealth

Cameroon
Brussels finally clears path for budget support release

The €15m pledged by the European Union is set to be unlocked, with the disbursement conditional on Cameroon making progress in the fight against Russia's shadow fleet.

The New Guard
Rwanda, Morocco, Zambia

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

RwandaNelly Mukazayire, Paul Kagame's multi-tasking minister

MoroccoAmine Kandil, the kingdom's new ‘data centre guru'

ZambiaJosiah Kalala, the constitutional expert with an influential network

Africa
Tel Aviv strives to salvage its economic diplomacy

Recognising the difficulties of trading with the continent, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking steps to help private companies secure more business. The new ambassador in charge of these issues will however need to contend with a lack of financial and human resources in carrying out his mission.

Tanzania
BRICS competition and instability put Western backers on alert

The violence that marred the end of October general elections has led some countries to reconsider their support for the country. Faced with the difficulty of withdrawing donations and loans, the IMF, like other organisations, is stalling.

Cameroon
Government makes vain attempts at opening dialogue with Anglophone separatists

After years of playing the security response card, the secretary-general to president Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh has made a timid overture to the leaders of the northwest and southwest regions, namely Sisiku Ayuk Tabe. The aim is to counter Issa Tchiroma Bakary's growing influence in these English-speaking regions.

Nigeria
The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

At the head of one of Nigeria's smallest dioceses, Bishop Matthew Kukah knows how to wield his influence. The founder of a think tank, the religious leader has multiplied initiatives in favour of Catholics with the Nigerian president and international partners.

DRC
Tshisekedi administration makes overtures on mission to London

As Kinshasa finalises its bilateral agreement with Washington, a Congolese delegation has travelled to London to meet with diplomats and investors.

The New Guard
Senegal, Kenya, Congo

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

SenegalSouleymane Gassama, aka Elgas, a multi-talented writer and researcher

KenyaCheptum Toroitich, lawyer pushing for greater democracy

CongoLouis-Raymond Gomes, modernising and diversifying the business scene

West Africa
Appointment of Julius Maada Bio raises concerns within ECOWAS

Involved in various peace and mediation processes in Sierra Leone, the regional organisation has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the country's president as its chair.

Somalia
Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

As the main oil investor in Somaliland, the British-Turkish company is under pressure from its Taiwanese partner to speed up exploration work. Meanwhile, China is keeping a close eye on these preparations.

Senegal
Sahel expert tipped to take over UK embassy in Dakar

Carina Robarts' profile stands out within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as a replacement for Juliette John as head of the British Chancellery in Senegal.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Morocco, Tanzania

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

NigeriaHadiza Bala Usman, Tinubu's indispensable confidant

MoroccoMajda Lakhfif, the kingdom's unofficial ambassador to Paris business school

TanzaniaNeema Mduma, cultivating AI just for farmers' needs