Paris 2024

Sudan
Abu Dhabi pulls out of its commitment to provide humanitarian aid

In February, the United Arab Emirates announced a $500m package for a UN humanitarian aid fund for Sudan. The monarchy is now going back on its word, citing budgetary constraints related to the United States and Israel's war against Iran, weakening an already underfunded response plan.

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Aya Nakamura

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

Africa ForwardThe very diplomatic seating plan for heads of state dinner

KenyaRaila Odinga Junior on a fact-finding mission at the Africa-France summit

MaliSinger Aya Nakamura finalises her own documentary ahead of her three Paris shows

Morocco
French venue management giant GL Events eyes major comeback

Building on the key role it played during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French company is looking to stake its claim in the organisation of the 2030 World Cup in Morocco. It is also eyeing the management of exhibition centres in Casablanca and Marrakesh.

Palace Intrigues
Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi

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

CARTouadéra's party raises funds for Independence Day parade

CongoSassou back in Paris for Notre-Dame re-opening

SomaliaMinisterial battle heats up for appointment of Geneva rep

The New Guard
Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan

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

ZimbabweSikhanyisiwe Gumbo, a communications expert on the rise

SudanNisreen Elsaim speaks up for peace and the planet

South SudanMadol Akol, champion of blind football

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Emmanuel Macron, Pascaline Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

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

MadagascarWill Macron attend Rajoelina's Indian Ocean Commission summit?

GabonPascaline Bongo and Oligui Nguema's tête-à-tête

Republic of CongoSassou's daughter sets new wedding date

Morocco
French judo champion Teddy Riner throws himself into hotel sector

Very active in the kingdom, the French judoka has set up a new hotel business. For this investment, he has teamed up with a couple of French entrepreneurs to whom he is close.

Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina to attend OIF summit

Though the president of Madagascar did not make it to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the landing in Provence, France, he will attend the next OIF Summit, which will take place north of Paris on 4-5 October.

Senegal
Diomaye Faye to be special guest at Paris Olympics

The Senegalese president will also take part in a summit on sport co-organised by the Élysée and the IOC the day before.

Mali
Olympics committee on edge ahead of Games

Habib Sissoko, the chairman of Mali's national Olympics and sports committee, will be running to keep his seat on 6 July. But his position has already been contested by several sports federations, and he is also facing a financial investigation.