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Africa
Macron to open the new Maison des Mondes Africains before he leaves office

In the presence of the French head of state, the cultural institution will be inaugurated a few weeks before the presidential election, which is due to be held on 18 April and 2 May 2027.

Nigeria
Paris again seeks help of billionaire Mike Adenuga to back its cultural diplomacy

As President Emmanuel Macron is due to lay the foundation stone for the future Institut Français in Abuja during his forthcoming visit to West Africa, his team is negotiating the financing of its construction with one of the continent's wealthiest figures.

Palace Intrigues
Omar-Denis Junior Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Félix Tshisekedi

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

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's children scope out Libreville ahead of Omar-Denis Junior Bongo wedding

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Emmanuel Macron dine with figures from football, business and culture

DRCKinshasa elite gather for exclusive reception

Ethiopia
Macron to stop off in Addis on business

The French head of state plans to stop over in Ethiopia's capital after the Africa Forward summit on 11 and 12 May in Nairobi. He will be escorted by a small number of carefully selected companies on this short visit.

Congo, Madagascar
New boss for Ravinala Airports

A French national will shortly be taking over the helm of Ravinala Airports, which manages Antananarivo's Ivato and Nosy Be Island airport terminals.

Madagascar
Julien Coffinier, head of Ravinala Airports, quits Groupe ADP

The current managing director of the company that runs Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo is leaving to join the competition.

Mauritania
Orascom in the running for Nouadhibou port contract

Egypt's Orascom Construction is in the running to build the deepwater port of Nouadhibou in Mauritania.

Morocco
Veolia at risk of financial sanctions over Lydec sale

Veolia will be unable to meet the 3 November deadline set by the Moroccan Competition Council (CDC) compelling it to sell Lydec to the “new Suez”. Beyond this date, the company could face financial sanctions from the CDC.

Spotlight | Morocco
French giants shiver as Rabat-Paris relations remain icy

French companies such as Veolia, Alstom and BNP Paris are struggling in Morocco against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions and have been forced to cut back their activities.

Gabon
Meridiam, Eramet and Veja among Macron's business delegation in Libreville

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Gabon on 2 March to take part in the One Forest Summit. He will be accompanied by a large business delegation that includes Meridiam, Veja and Eramet

Senegal
Reed Smith and Hogan Lovells level-pegging on bus rapid transit advisory contract

Funders of Dakar's Bus Rapid Transit have approached a handful of British law firms for legal support on the project financing.