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Libya, Tunisia
Tunisian group Etraph busy building pre-revolutionary projects from Benghazi to Tripoli

The construction of a five-star hotel in the new Al-Andalus marina tourist complex has just been revived in the capital. Its developer will also build the future Libyan European Hospital.

Cameroon
Race against time in Yaoundé to host WTO conference

The Cameroonian authorities are looking for ways to accommodate the delegations taking part in the World Trade Organization's ministerial conference, scheduled to take place in the capital from 26 to 29 March.

Gambia
Sidelined in Dakar, Nigerian junior Oranto falls back on Banjul

Businessman Arthur Eze wants to get his hands on the Gambian offshore. His network in the country seems to be easing his path, especially as he recently paid the price for his lack of engagement in neighbouring Senegal.

Nigeria
TotalEnergies reaches amicable agreement on its two new blocks

French major TotalEnergies and the junior Zebbra Energy, led by Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako, have finally reached an amicable agreement over Nigerian oil block OPL 248.

Cameroon
Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

A tired showcase of power, Yaoundé's only five-star hotel is about to undergo a major renovation. In early December, Cameroon Hotels Corp launched a call for tenders to recruit a project manager to oversee a large-scale refurbishment.

Morocco
Two new South Korean companies covet the Casablanca shipyard tender

While the issue of its concessionaire has been dragging on for several years, it is now the turn of port construction firms Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries to apply to operate the shipyard in the economic capital.

Kenya
Ruto looks to bring onside rising star in west George Natembeya

The by-elections sped up the rise of the governor of Trans-Nzoia county. Seeking out new electors since the death of his ally Raila Odinga, the head of state is keen to secure the support of this opponent and is even willing to offer him a place in the front row for the forthcoming presidential campaign.

Morocco
Troubled sustainable energy agency Masen seeks green shoots

As the sole body representing the country's green hydrogen initiative, the organisation has embarked on a last-chance transition to fix its ongoing problems, under the guidance of CEO Tarik Ameziane Moufaddal.

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

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

NamibiaFanuel Shinedima, young oil sales representative

NigeriaIkechukwu Anoke, health insurance pioneer

MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

The New Guard
Benin, Mozambique, Cameroon

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

BeninMylène Flicka, a rising star of digital strategy

MozambiqueRassina Farassi, leading primatologist

CameroonKimberley Ntsimi, discreet presidential adviser

Kenya
Spy chief Noordin Haji shuts down his radio station

Faced with huge financial problems, Radio Salaam FM has ceased broadcasting. Its frequencies have been reallocated following a process the rapidity of which raises questions. Waiting in the wings is Mines Minister Hassan Joho, also keen to take over the station.