Faure Gnassingbe

Togo
Faure Gnassingbé heads to London to push civil nuclear development

As guest of honour at the World Nuclear Symposium, the president of the Council of Ministers is expected to call for funding for the nuclear sector in Africa, at a time when Lomé is stepping up efforts to develop its own nuclear industry.

Africa
Driven by Lomé, the African Political Alliance keeps expanding

After devoting the third edition of its Extraordinary Ministerial Conference to relations between Africa and the Middle East, the APA is already preparing its next gathering to be held in Angola in 2027, as it seeks to strengthen its weight in the world's major geopolitical debates.

Madagascar
Relations between junta and SADC go south

Colonel Michael Randrianirina's government is under pressure from the Southern African Development Community, which is demanding a clear timetable for a return to constitutional order. Angered by this, the head of state suspects the regional organisation of being under the influence of his opponents.

West Africa
Sierra Leone president Maada Bio sets pace ahead of ECOWAS summit

The current chair of the Economic Community of West African States has secured a slight postponement of the bloc's annual summit, originally scheduled for June in Freetown. The meeting is expected to focus on the appointment of a new commission, as well as the bloc's new chair.

Palace Intrigues
Faure Gnassingbé, Andry Rajoelina, Abdelmadjid Tebboune

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

West AfricaThe 50th anniversary summit of ECOWAS in limbo

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AlgeriaDJ Snake shakes things up with impromptu concert in Algiers

Mali
Azawad Liberation Front to tour priority West African capitals

Two officials of the movement, currently based in Mauritania, plan to meet with representatives of the Ivorian and Togolese authorities, which are considered priority.

Togo
Michel Bagnah's roadmap as head of Togo Oil Co

Named CEO of the state-owned oil company in mid-April, this ally of President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbé has been tasked with a strategic mission: to strengthen the country's position, and that of Lomé port, within the sub-region's oil industry and amongst AES members.