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Kenya
Ruto prepares to open a primary school and private university

An educational complex is due to open on the outskirts of Eldoret (West) on the grounds of Koilel Farm, owned by Kenyan President William Ruto.

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Libya, Nigeria, Cameroon

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

LibyaHala Bugaighis advocates for Libyan women

NigeriaOmoyemi Akerele showcases African fashion

CameroonThierry-Roland Tabi teaches AI to Africa's leaders

DRC
Perenco hit with two state-mandated audits

The Congolese hydrocarbon ministry has commissioned two companies to carry out detailed audits of Franco-British energy company Perenco's oil business in the country. These reports should shed light on the firm's actual oil production, as well as its environmental impact.

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Zimbabwe, Kenya, Senegal

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

ZimbabweFaith Mutete advocating for women in mining

KenyaMtamu Kililo uses bold materials to build construction industry

SenegalSerigne Mansour Gaye champions British business in Dakar

Ghana
IMF to meet again on Accra's debt

Two months after agreeing to restructure Ghana's debt, the International Monetary Fund's executive board is about to make an initial progress report. This could give Accra access to around $360m.

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South Africa, Morocco, Guinea

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

South AfricaRyan Smith, the Democratic Alliance's rising star

MoroccoHajar Mousannif, artificial intelligence pioneer

GuineaMouctar Bah, promoting financial ties between Africa and Europe

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Algeria, Kenya, Cameroon

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

AlgeriaHamed Oussama Salhi, spokesman for national grains interests

KenyaBrian Wesaala, football's steadfast champion

CameroonYann Gwet, connecting youth across Africa

Madagascar
Paris's heritage ambassador off to Antananarivo

Former Louvre director Jean-Luc Martinez will travel to Madagascar next month.

Tunisia
French student Victor Dupont released from Tunisian detention

French researcher Victor Dupont has been released by the Tunisian authorities and is due to return to France on 15 November. The 27-year-old PhD student was arrested with a friend on 19 October in Tunis.

Morocco
New Education Minister Mohamed Saâd Berrada under close supervision

When Chakib Benmoussa left to join the high planning commission, he left behind a detailed roadmap and a large part of his team. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch helped make sure of this.