Communication

Libya
Boss of state oil company NOC quietly closes strategic communications department

In July, Masoud Suleiman relieved Essa Rashwan of his duties and transferred him to Taknia Libya Engineering Co, a subsidiary of the National Oil Corp, where he is now deputy director.

Nigeria
Paris again seeks help of billionaire Mike Adenuga to back its cultural diplomacy

As President Emmanuel Macron is due to lay the foundation stone for the future Institut Français in Abuja during his forthcoming visit to West Africa, his team is negotiating the financing of its construction with one of the continent's wealthiest figures.

Palace Intrigues
Omar-Denis Junior Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Félix Tshisekedi

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

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's children scope out Libreville ahead of Omar-Denis Junior Bongo wedding

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Emmanuel Macron dine with figures from football, business and culture

DRCKinshasa elite gather for exclusive reception

DRC
Public-private partnership agency APCSC boosts presence in Washington

The APCSC agency, managed since its inception by Freddy Yodi Shembo, has enlisted a PR firm run by a specialist in US-Africa economic relations.

Sudan
Cancelled food aid contract exposes clash between ministers

The termination of a humanitarian contract conceals a longer-running power struggle over control of public spending between the Sudanese finance minister and his counterpart in information.

Ethiopia
Allied Gold launches last-ditch influence campaign to secure Zijin Gold asset sale

The sale of the Canadian miner's gold assets hinges on approval from China's top economic regulator. With the Ethiopian government yet to publicly endorse the transaction, Allied Gold has launched a media campaign aimed at removing the final obstacles before the 29 July deadline.

Algeria
Tebboune considers abolishing Ministry of Communications

While the full scale of the cabinet shuffle expected in the wake of the Algerian general election of 2 July is yet to be determined, the Ministry of Communications is already on the chopping block.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya

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

NigeriaWale Gbadamosi-Oyekanmi, architect of new Paris-Lagos cultural link

EthiopiaAklilu Tadesse, a state minister with continental ambitions

KenyaKrysteen Savane, a champion of the arts between Nairobi and the French capital

West Africa
Cyber Africa Forum returns to Cotonou for 2026 edition

The sixth edition of the event dedicated to cybersecurity and digital stakeholders in Africa is set to take place at the Sofitel hotel in Cotonou on 16 and 17 November.

Guinea
Much work lies ahead for Simandou Mining Summit organisers

Less than six months from the conference planned on the island of Kassa and in Conakry from 11 to 14 November, the mining ministry and its belatedly chosen British, Chinese and French contractors face a momentous task to have facilities and the event ready on time.

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