National Assembly

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.

Madagascar
Speaker of the National Assembly takes trip to Paris

After the Russia-Africa summit, from which he was conspiculously absent, Siteny Randrianasoloniako – often portrayed in the media as a conduit for Moscow’s influence in Madagascar – enjoyed a visit to the French capital.

The New Guard
DRC, Equatorial Guinea, South Sudan

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

DRCTisya Mukuna, the ambitious founder of coffee brand La Kinoise

Equatorial GuineaÓscar Andrés Nchaso Bekari, a bridgehead for Iberian fintech in Central Africa

South SudanMeen Mabior Meen, from the world of music to politics

Cameroon
Biya set to trigger parliamentary vote

The head of state is ruling out another postponement of the parliamentary and municipal elections, which had long been considered because of cash-flow pressures and the RDPC’s fears of losing its majority in the National Assembly.

Mauritania, Senegal
BP floating plant at Grand Tortue set for new shareholder

Following the sale of Keppel's 30% stake, the FLNG Gimi vessel, which came into production in 2025, will need to bring on board a new investor.

Mozambique
French catering firm CIS poised as frontrunner to win mega contract on Mozambique LNG

A number of leading catering companies are competing to provide meals for thousands of workers involved in the construction of liquefaction trains for French major TotalEnergies.

The New Guard
Uganda, Morocco, Egypt

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

UgandaChalla Elma Kapel, the ruling party's new voice in the east

MoroccoMohamed Birouaine, a student betting on French-Moroccan networks

EgyptBasma Mohamed, Brussels' bridge on migration

Gabon
Oligui Nguema faces risk of rebellion within PDG

Meeting for a seminar in Libreville, the Parti Démocratique Gabonais came close to openly opposing the head of state's government, but ultimately backed down. Divisions within the former ruling party point to a possible resurgence in the influence of ousted president Ali Bongo.

The New Guard
Rwanda, Senegal, Cameroon

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

RwandaZhan Beleniuk, key figure of Kyiv's parliamentary diplomacy in Africa

SenegalFatou Kiné Diakhaté, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's trusted right-hand woman

CameroonDalami Mahaman, bringing North French politics to Moungo Nord