Louise Mushikiwabo

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.

The New Guard
Rwanda, Morocco, Zambia

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

RwandaNelly Mukazayire, Paul Kagame's multi-tasking minister

MoroccoAmine Kandil, the kingdom's new ‘data centre guru'

ZambiaJosiah Kalala, the constitutional expert with an influential network

Rwanda
Delegations from French companies prepare a visit to Kigali

The first mission, led by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is scheduled for March. MEDEF International, for its part, is planning a mission in May.

DRC
Kinshasa considers candidate against Kigali at Francophonie organisation

Félix Tshisekedi's administration is seeking to counter the candidacy of Rwanda's Louise Mushikiwabo for a third term as Secretary General of the Paris-based body.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Alassane Ouattara

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

GabonMassad Boulos, a discreet guest at Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's gala

CongoPrime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso in Dubai for "Kiki's" wedding

Ivory CoastProtocol spats between Adama Bictogo and Kandia Kamissoko Camara in Brazzaville

Africa
Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

The arrival of new African and Latin American members has bolstered the OIF club of French-speaking nations, which has become an attractive proposition for non-francophone states. Ghana and Angola in particular will be in the spotlight at an OIF summit next month in France.

Morocco
Marrakech pampers Quebec business delegation

Eager to attract investors, the Marrakech region hosted a delegation from Canada for the first time, on the fringes of a meeting of French-speaking entrepreneurs last month.

Africa
African states increase contributions to OIF to make up for Canada cuts

Canada's unsuccessful attempt early this year to convince the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) to reappoint Geoffroi Montpetit as the organisation's Canadian administrator has had a knock-on effect.