Narendra Modi

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema sends half-brother to New Delhi

CARPortuguese president's Bangui visit takes a turn for the worse

DRCFélix Tshisekedi's former private adviser gets stuck in Dubai

Kenya
William Ruto looks to India to boost exports

The president, who is expected to visit New Delhi later this year, wants to rebalance trade with India, from which he also expects investment in Kenya. A draft medical agreement is also under consideration.

Kenya, Madagascar
Dilemma over sending Africa-France summit invite to Malagasy junta

Suspended from the African Union following Colonel Michael Randrianirina's seizure of power, Madagascar remains excluded from the organisation's bodies until the next elections. As such, the Kenyan government is hesitant to invite the junta to the talks, despite Paris's more favourable position.

Ethiopia
French Development Agency calls for the National Palace to be fully opened to visitors

A year after its inauguration, Emperor Haïlé Sélassié's former residence has only been partially opened, due to a growing number of official visits. The AFD, which financed its restoration, is in negotiations with the prime minister's office.

Tunisia
Tunis and New Delhi strengthen economic ties

With the agrifood, cinema and car manufacturing sectors, the country is putting its best foot forward to attract Indian investors, who still have a limited presence in the country.

Palace Intrigues
Felix Tshisekedi, Faustin-Archange Touadera, Narendra Modi

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

DRCFélix Tshisekedi's low-key Brussels trip

Central African RepublicTouadéra on the starting blocks of his presidential campaign

South AfricaRussian embassy and Indian high commission censor writer critical of Narendra Modi

Morocco
Due to Trump tariffs, US giant Target sets sights on sourcing supplies in the kingdom

A casualty of the trade standoff between the US administration and India, the American retail giant is now making plans for Morocco.

Morocco
The duo reviving ties between New Delhi and Rabat

New Delhi has launched an economic offensive to curb Beijing's growing influence on the continent. Narendra Modi's government is relying on its ambassador to Morocco, as well as a North American businessman from India.

Nigeria
Sandesara brothers' Sterling Oil boosts holdings in Nigerian onshore

One of Nigeria's largest independent oil companies is about to acquire the OML 26 oil field, taking advantage of the withdrawal of First Hydrocarbon Nigeria.

Angola
Agribusiness at heart of new Indian ambassador's mission

In order to strengthen agricultural cooperation between Angola and India and to take on already established players, New Delhi has appointed a former vet to head its Luanda embassy.

Senegal
Macky Sall to represent AU at G20?

There is much speculation as to the future of Macky Sall when he steps down as president after the February 2024 election. One option could be an African Union role at the G20.

Central African Republic
Gupta brothers play honorary consul for Touadera

The Gupta brothers, Atul and Rajesh who wants to demonstrate the range of their connections to President Faustin-Archange Touade, organised a meeting for him with an Indian investor presenting himself as a vice president of India's Bharatiya Janata Party.

Kenya
Kenya seeks to join US-China semiconductor race

Kenya has mining resources and an industrial set-up conducive to producing semiconductors, the electronic components that are in ever greater demand. One company has already started making them in the country, but most investment in the sector is still concentrated in Asia and Western states.