The New Guard
DR Congo, Guinea, Ethiopia, Eswatini

Guinea
Bauxite: bitter legal battle between Bel Air Mining and former deputy CEO

Alufer Mining's subsidiary is struggling with financial problems after being fined over the recent sinking of a bauxite barge. It now finds itself embroiled in a legal battle and has appointed a former Alpha Condé minister as its executive director.

The New Guard
Chad, Guinea, Sudan

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

Chad Nair Abakar passes from engineer to football ambassador

Guinea Ex-journalist Kourouma polishes his country's image at the EU

Sudan Mayada Adil, the doctor who speaks for Sudanese women

Ethiopia
Future stock exchange set to take crucial next step with securities platform

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which tasked UK agency FSD Africa with choosing the company that will set up a securities exchange platform, is examining its proposal. This system is essential for the launch of the Ethiopian Stock Exchange, scheduled for next July.

Eswatini
African trio pips Portugal's Conduril to water contract

On 31 July, a consortium consisting of an Eswatinian company and two Malawian firms will launch a drinking water and sanitation project in Manzini in the centre-west, one of the four regions of Eswatini.

Guinea
Government favours using leased aircraft for Air Guinée relaunch

The Guinean authorities plan to set up a new national airline using leased aircraft. Consideration was given at one point to using aeroplanes owned by private-sector operators but this option was finally set aside.

Ethiopia
Deloitte hopes its pro bono IPO training will bear rich fruit

The auditing and consultancy giant will shortly hold another training session for companies planning to list on the upcoming Ethiopian Securities Exchange. It's an opportunity to approach potential clients.

Guinea
Doumbouya swells diplomatic ranks around the globe

Guinea's foreign minister has named several dozen new appointees to join its embassies across Africa, as well as its historic partners outside the continent.