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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.

Tanzania
Dodoma makes last-minute proposal at COP 12 to Nairobi Convention

Tanzania, which held the presidency of the latest conference to the regional treaty governing the protection, management and development of East Africa's marine and coastal environment, sought to highlight maritime security issues in the western Indian Ocean through a joint declaration.

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

Cameroon
Yaoundé looks to postpone yet again its legislative elections

The government is considering delaying the vote as it has become a perilous challenge for Paul Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement. To justify the decision, they are expected to cite a religious constraint.

The New Guard
Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Togo, DRC

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

CameroonAbdoulaye Mouchili, the new face of KPMG in Central Africa

Sierra LeoneDavid Sengeh, Julius Maada Bio's right-hand man aiming for the presidency

Togo, DRCManuel Ntumba, the data governance expert

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Egypt

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

Ivory CoastAmadou Diawara, putting cyber security at the service of states

Guinea-BissauFatumata Jau, number one partner of international donors

EgyptMostafa Talaat, a gold prospector with big dreams

Ethiopia
Backers wary of electoral commission's digital strategy

In line with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's technological ambitions, the electoral commission is seeking to develop digital tools for the 2026 elections. However, a lack of funding is hampering their deployment.

Cameroon
Opposition still weighing up consensus candidate for looming presidential election

While a new political movement, the Union Pour le Changement, is pushing for a united opposition nominee, who exactly that may be remains unclear. The choice has been narrowed down to Issa Tchiroma Bakary or Bello Bouba Maigari, with Maurice Kamto already sidelined.

Central African Republic
Canadian firm set to audit problematic pricing structure for petroleum products

Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund, which has been demanding a review of the pricing structure for petroleum products, the CAR government has commissioned Canadian firm CPCS to audit its pricing system.

Kenya, Somalia
William Ruto and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expected at Tokyo's TICAD summit

The Kenyan president and his Somali counterpart are the first East-African heads of state to confirm their attendance in Japan, which maintains significant bilateral cooperation activities with the two countries.

Tunisia
USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

The cessation of the US development agency's activities in the country signals the end for many support programs for the Tunisian government and businesses.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Tidjane Thiam, Alassane Ouattara

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

CongoIsabel Dos Santos, low-key guest at Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

Central African RepublicValentine Rugwabiza's not-so-discreet absence in Bangui

Ivory CoastTidjane Thiam's secret meeting with French Justice Minister

Cameroon
France's DCI in deep water over EU maritime safety contract

An audit looking into the management of the European maritime security project PASSMAR has damaged the reputation of Défense Conseil International. Its Swiss competitor Coginta could take over the contract, which is up for renewal.

Madagascar
QMM suspends paying out dividend to sovereign wealth fund deemed unfit for purpose

Rio Tinto's Madagascan subsidiary, which mines ilmenite in the south of the island, has had to postpone paying out a $12m dividend for 2023 to the country's new Sovereign Wealth Fund as it does not meet the proper conditions.