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Sudan
EU states at odds over Sudan sanctions

Brussels is set to decide sanctions against the two Sudanese belligerents. But member states don't see eye to eye on who to target.

Sudan
EU to penalise Hemeti and Burhan's entourage

The EU is preparing to slap sanctions on some in the entourage of the two belligerents in Sudan's conflict. The European External Action Service is finalising a list of people and companies linked to the country's two strongmen.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Egypt, Nigeria

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

Ivory Coast Régis Bamba, the e-banking whizzkid with big plans

Tanzania Bravious Kahyoza, outspoken rising economist star

Egypt Ahmed Tantawi's bold but implausible presidential bid

Nigeria Rabiu Olowo, finance guru

Algeria
Rebrab clan focuses on real estate to bide time during downturn

Faced with the economic downturn, the heirs of Cevital founder Issad Rebrab have been busy investing in real estate. Last month, Omar Rebrab took over the general management of Cevid subsidiary Immobis, which he already presides.

Morocco
Local and foreign pharma labs clash over plans to digitise marketing authorisations

The Ministry of Health has teamed up with international pharmaceutical giants to prepare its new paperless market authorisation process, provoking a furious reaction from their Moroccan rivals.

Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland
Relations sour between Mohamed Said Guedi and Musa Bihi Abdi

Having lost the support of Ismail Omar Guelleh following American [...]

Djibouti
Yacin Aouled Farah takes liberties on attorney general Djama Souleiman's patch

An altercation between the golden boy Yacin Aouled Farah and the attorney general Djama Souleiman recently broke out at the [...]

Djibouti
Has BCIMR come clean in its dealings with Ahmed Osman Guelleh?

In a statement released on 2 April, the managing director [...]

Djibouti
IOG's youngest daughter moves into hospitality

The Emirati businessman of Indian origin Shahvir Fardoon Sidhwa may not have had much choice. He recently relinquished his 75% [...]

Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland
How Hargeisa intends to strengthen its banking system

According to information obtained exclusively by the Indian Ocean Newsletter, the Somaliland authorities are seeking to overhaul their banking system [...]

Djibouti
Who profits from unpacking the containers?

The new procedure imposed on freight forwarders is good business for certain firms.

Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland
New accusations of trafficking against Mohamed Said Guedi

According to our sources in Djibouti, the boss of the telecoms company Somcable, Mohamed Said Guedi, is once again at [...]

Africa
Who are Erdogan's energy men on the continent?

The Turkish president's African calendar is being handled by a circle of energy-savvy entrepreneurs close to the AKP.