Africa
In Washington, African diplomats speak out in defence of AGOA

Madagascar
AGOA extension exposes fresh row over Asian inputs

On the margins of the legislative process, debates over modernising the African Growth and Opportunity Act are intensifying.

Palace Intrigues
Teodorin Nguema Obiang, Ronald Chagoury, Emmanuel Macron

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

Equatorial GuineaTeodorin to visit New Work to watch World Cup final

NigeriaBillionaire Ronald Chagoury honoured by Emmanuel Macron

Africa
Driven by Lomé, the African Political Alliance keeps expanding

After devoting the third edition of its Extraordinary Ministerial Conference to relations between Africa and the Middle East, the APA is already preparing its next gathering to be held in Angola in 2027, as it seeks to strengthen its weight in the world's major geopolitical debates.

Madagascar
Prime minister leads mission to Washington

Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison is set to make his first official overseas visit on 16 April when he travels to Washington, with his priority on renewing AGOA. Accompanied by Malagasy officials and private sector representatives, he will attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

Mauritius
Industry minister due in Washington to seek substitute to AGOA

Port Louis is seeking to secure a stable and long-term framework that guarantees sustained preferential access to the US market, which is crucial for its exports, particularly in the textile and agri-food sectors.