The New Guard
Africa, Morocco, Kenya

Africa
Doha's head of African affairs to be sent to Syria

The Africa director of Doha's foreign ministry, who was appointed just a few months ago, has been posted to Syria on an urgent mission to reopen the Qatari embassy.

The New Guard
Kenya, DRC, Nigeria

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

KenyaPeter Naituli at the summit of his game

DRCNathalie Kienga, queen of cybersecurity

NigeriaAbiola Sunmonu, Commonwealth linchpin

The New Guard
South Africa, Kenya, South Sudan

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

South AfricaSolly Malatsi, opponent turned minister for digital technology

KenyaErica Njuguna, a connected climate activist

South SudanDaniel Anyang offers support to people with disabilities affected by flooding

Zimbabwe
Harare hires consultant to improve donor relations

Eager to normalise his country's relationship with financial institutions, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube hired a communications consultant to promote the government's efforts to reduce public debt, currently almost 100% of Zimbabwe's GDP.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco

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

NigeriaFolawiyo Olajoku's rapid rise through homeland security

RwandaJuliana Kangeli Muganza steps into senior development role

MoroccoZineb Khayatei champions venture capital start-ups