Emmanuel Macron

Kenya
President Ruto to navigate BRICS and G7 in New York

The Kenyan president is expecting to hold a series of bilateral meetings during his visit to the United States, with Western partners and BRICS associates.

Morocco
France to send local officials to observe kingdom's legislative elections

More than a dozen French elected officials will accompany Franco-Moroccan Khadija Gamraoui on an observation mission of the 23 September Moroccan parliamentary elections.

Nigeria
Tinubu dispatches Vice President Shettima to New York for UN General Assembly

Unless there's a last-minute change of plan, Kashim Shettima will deliver an address to the UN General Assembly in New York at the 81st session, accompanied by a large delegation.

Morocco
OCP Group and Engie downsize partnership plans

The two companies have not abandoned hopes of setting up a joint venture in the coming months, but their shared ambitions have been dramatically scaled back from the €15bn to €18bn investment programme initially targeted.

Palace Intrigues
Romuald Wadagni, Alassane Ouattara, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Daoussa Déby

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

BeninRomuald Wadagni misses Ivory Coast independence celebrations

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's security chiefs alarmed by Fabien Singaye's presence in Kinshasa

ChadDaoussa Idriss Déby makes discreet Paris visit

Morocco
Mohammed VI's state visit to Paris postponed again

January 2027 is now emerging as the favoured window for an official visit by the Moroccan king to France. But with the French presidential election only months away, the latest target could prove no more durable than the previous ones.

Nigeria
Bola Tinubu due in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron

The Nigerian president, who has just been on a personal visit to London, will soon be travelling to Paris.

Congo
Denis Sassou Nguesso due to attend Emmanuel Macron's space summit

The Congolese president is expected in Paris on 8 September for a visit lasting several days. He will take part in the International Space Summit on 9 and 10 September, organised by the French head of state.

Madagascar
French firm Artelia oversees studies for Diego-Suarez port expansion

The consultancy agency headed by Benoît Clocheret was among the French companies that accompanied Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Madagascar in April 2025, when Andry Rajoelina was still in power.

Chad
Defence firm Arquus secures deal as military ties with Paris improve

The French defence firm has just won a contract worth more than €50m to renew the Chadian army's logistics vehicles. This commercial success reflects the revival of a security cooperation between the two countries.

Kenya
Pan-African insurer ATIDI strengthens financing capacity to meet project demand

The Nairobi-based group will now be able to reinvest its dividends directly into future credit lines. The move follows major capital injections from international players, including African ones.

Gabon
Khalil Rihan helps position Israeli arms broker Gaby Peretz in Libreville

The influential Lebanese businessman has helped introduce the head of military brokerage firm AD Con to Gabon's security establishment. The company is now working to finalise a major contract to equip the armed forces.