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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.

Africa
Macron's African cultural centre gets permanent home in French capital

A Paris-based African cultural institution created after being announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2021 will relocate to the west of the capital.

Morocco
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic appoints new Paris boss

Morocco’s flagship research institution has appointed the new head of its French branch, the first to open abroad in 2024.

Africa
French foreign ministry finalises diplomatic reshuffle

France's diplomatic body has put the finishing touches on its list of appointees to chancelleries in Dakar, Maputo and Dodoma. Still, a handful of key posts have yet to be filled.

DRC
New census project scraps ‘joint effort' with CENI and ONIP

The population identification and census process commissioned by the government will be overseen solely by Deputy Prime Minister and Planning Minister Guylain Nyembo along with the Institut National de la Statistique (INS).

Congo
Arabian Construction Co lands deal for future governmental city

ACC is set to sign a contract with the government for the construction of a modern complex to house ministries and the president's offices. The Lebanese conglomerate has just completed a similar project in Cotonou.

Algeria
Cultural events promote detente between Algiers and Paris

The new president of the Institut du Monde Arabe, Anne-Claire Legendre, will take part in the first edition of the African-Mediterranean Symposium of Thought, to be held on 29 and 30 April in Algiers, alongside Ségolène Royal.

The New Guard
Benin, Gabon, Ethiopia

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

BeninJean-Wilfried Kemajou, architect of a national narrative

GabonChristelle Azizet Do Rego, guiding French SMEs into Africa

EthiopiaJodahi Bezabih Petros, a youth voice for the climate

The New Guard
DRC, Morocco, Kenya

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

DRCJunior Kakese Ekwaki, distinguished diplomat in the First Lady's office

MoroccoAli Benyahia, a well-connected engineer from Rabat to Paris

KenyaMercy Mukulu Mwende, key start-up mentor

Morocco
Intelligence-economy giant Adit poised to gain access to Choiseul Associates's contacts

Represented in Morocco since 2024 by its director Doha Lkasmi, Next Step Influence, French firm Adit's strategic influence agency, is expected shortly to be able to draw on Choiseul's well‑established networks in the country.

Morocco
Azura revises its influence strategy in France

The exporter of cherry tomatoes grown in Western Sahara is joining forces with other heavyweights in the agri-food sector to better promote its image with the French authorities.

Morocco
UM6P eyes Spain for next European branch

The flagship of Moroccan scientific research could soon set up its next European branch in Madrid.

The New Guard
Benin, Mozambique, Cameroon

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

BeninMylène Flicka, a rising star of digital strategy

MozambiqueRassina Farassi, leading primatologist

CameroonKimberley Ntsimi, discreet presidential adviser

Cameroon
Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi's low key visit to Yaoundé

The chairman of the Oriental Energy Resources oil group made a trip to the capital this summer, lining up a series of high-level meetings.

The New Guard
Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya

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

CongoOumar Semega, the ambitious oil trader

EthiopiaKal Kassa, the bitcoin prophet

KenyaAlamin Siwa Somo, the aspiring senator

Chad
Environment minister sends vitriolic letter to African Parks

Earlier this week, for the first time in its history, the nature conservation NGO was unilaterally dismissed by a government. To justify his decision, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, in a confidential letter seen by Africa Intelligence, has highlighted numerous failings and made serious accusations.

Madagascar
Masonic trio splits off to form new lodge

Three Freemasons have resigned from the Grand Loge Traditionnelle et Symbolique de Madagascar federation to establish a new lodge in Antananarivo.