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Niger
Dismissed former chief of staff General Barmou put under surveillance

Although he is not regarded as one of the instigators of August's attempted coup, the general has been placed under house arrest in Niamey.

Ethiopia
Local banks reluctant to lend to Tigrayan businesses

Although the threat of renewed war is looming, five financial institutions have signed on to a programme to support the recovery of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in northern Ethiopia. The EU and German funded initiative is trying to adapt to a deteriorating security environment.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Morocco, Uganda

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

NigeriaNere Emiko has ambitions for the Nigerian gold market

MoroccoMeyssane Alj Hakim, a cosmopolitan engineer

UgandaPatience Poni Ayikoru, a guardian of gender equality

Tanzania
Hassan bets on Swahili to counter diplomatic isolation

The Tanzanian government is deploying the country's official language as a tool of international influence as it reshapes its foreign policy priorities.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya

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

NigeriaWale Gbadamosi-Oyekanmi, architect of new Paris-Lagos cultural link

EthiopiaAklilu Tadesse, a state minister with continental ambitions

KenyaKrysteen Savane, a champion of the arts between Nairobi and the French capital

The New Guard
Senegal, Egypt, Morocco

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

SenegalAbdoul Ahad Ndiaye, the president's new transport tsar

EgyptTamim Khallaf, a key diplomat sent to Beirut

MoroccoMunicipal Councillor Azelarab Hilmi becomes voice for youth

Morocco
Palace-backed Rabat Gaming City project puts public sector on alert

The Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, backed by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, has begun work as it tries to deliver an ambitious video games industry technology hub prized by the king and his son.

Morocco
Britain's Chariot Energy lobbies for African green hydrogen funding in Brussels

Britain's Chariot Energy is hoping to secure European Union funding for its green hydrogen projects in Africa, including in Morocco, where it has signed a pilot project with Mohammed VI Polytechnique University.

The New Guard
Morocco, DRC, Kenya

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

MoroccoAnas Chanaa, aiming to be king of cybersecurity

DRCTiakola champions African artistic creators' fight for digital revenue

KenyaCedrick Mike Otieno backs Ruto in Raila Odinga's stronghold

Eritrea
Asmara sends top diplomat to Geneva to oppose special rapporteur's mandate

Having historically opposed international missions scrutinising its human rights record, Eritrea has adapted its strategy. In Geneva, several countries echoed its talking points during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

The New Guard
Benin, Zambia, Cameroon

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

BeninMahuna Akplogan, Romuald Wadagni's ‘data scientist'

ZambiaSolomon Ngoma, a well-connected figure and Washington's champion

CameroonCédric Ketchanga, from minerals to the oil trade