Juliana Amato Lumumba

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

CongoSassou Nguesso to skip Francophonie summit

GabonPresident Oligui Nguema and Gagan Gupta meet in Camp Nou VIP box

CameroonBrenda Biya's new favourite bar

Tunisia
Kaïs Saïed distances himself yet further from La Francophonie

The president settled with appointing his ambassador to Paris, Dhia Khaled, to represent Tunisia at the forthcoming summit in Phnom Penh.

Madagascar
Randrianirina takes a pass on Francophonie summit

Former foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa, who was recently appointed sherpa to the International Organisation of La Francophonie, will attend the summit scheduled for 14-16 November in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Morocco
Nasser Bourita to represent Mohammed VI at Francophonie summit

The Moroccan foreign minister will lead the kingdom's delegation at the event, which is being held from 14 to 16 November in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

DRC
Kinshasa's Francophonie candidate steps up bid in tour of Arab countries

Juliana Amato Lumumba plans to visit the capitals of Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt in hopes of convincing the three International Organisation of La Francophonie members of the opportunity for change in the body's leadership.

Madagascar
Ex-foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa eyes diplomatic return

With strong ties to Western partners, the minister, replaced by Alice N'Diaye at the last reshuffle, is poised to re-emerge on the international stage.