The New Guard
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

Palace Intrigues
Jay-Z, Pascaline Bongo, Lionel Talon, Franck Biya, Muhammadu Sanusi II

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

AfricaA host of VIPs at Jay-Z's Parisian concert

CameroonFranck Biya on low-key trip to France

NigeriaThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, visits Paris

South Africa
Turkish defence giant Aselsan to close its Pretoria subsidiary

In recent years, Aselsan South Africa has had to cope with declining business and the departure of a significant number of employees. The subsidiary was left with just a research and development office comprising around 30 staff members.

Africa
Russian defence team heads on Africa tour to explore fresh military opportunities

Four African countries are being targeted by Moscow, which wants to strengthen its military partnerships and explore new openings for Africa Corps. Chad, Congo, Madagascar and Tanzania are on the itinerary of a delegation led by the deputy minister of defence.

Palace Intrigues
Romuald Wadagni, Alassane Ouattara, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Daoussa Déby

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

BeninRomuald Wadagni misses Ivory Coast independence celebrations

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso's security chiefs alarmed by Fabien Singaye's presence in Kinshasa

ChadDaoussa Idriss Déby makes discreet Paris visit