Ivory Coast
Israeli firms queue up to boost cybersecurity in Abidjan

Ivory Coast
Sonitra says its final farewell

The liquidation of the company Société Nationale Ivoirienne de Travaux (Sonitra) has just been approved. The firm's finances were largely impacted by a dispute between the Ivorian State and the Israeli conglomerate Solel Boneh International.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

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

Ivory CoastSimon Seroussi, Israel's new ambassador

NamibiaFrieda Mukufa, a poet with a clear commitment

AlgeriaSelma Bakhta Mansouri, Tebboune's understudy on the continent

Ivory Coast
New defence and business intel think tank launches in Abidjan

The creation of a new think tank in Ivory Coast called the Institut de Guerre Économique d'Abidjan is due to be announced at an artificial intelligence, defence and space trade show in Abidjan this week.

Ivory Coast
Israel limits military equipment sales to Abidjan

Israel's Ministry of Defence is restricting the export of military equipment to Ivory Coast, fearing the presidential vote later this year could lead to political instability.

Ivory Coast
Entrepreneur Yaya Sylla launches AI and defence fair

At the end of February, Abidjan will host an event devoted to defence, space and cybersecurity. It is spearheaded by Ivorian businessman Yaya Sylla, who has invested in Prométhée Earth Intelligence, a French company that hopes to capitalise on the event.

Ivory Coast
Ouattara set to release final 2024 defence funds

The disbursement comes after multiple delays.

Senegal
Emirati company Calidus prospects for military aircraft orders in Dakar

The Abu Dhabi-based, state-controlled defence company is looking to sell its training or light attack aircraft to the Senegalese Air Force.

Ivory Coast
Security forces buy further drones to patrol northern border and Africa Cup of Nations

The Ivorian gendarmerie has acquired Chinese and Hungarian drones, as well as anti-drone systems from France - and it's all to secure the northern border when Abidjan hosts the Africa Cup of Nations tournament next year.

Ivory Coast
Chinese defence giant Norinco set to land FACI armoured vehicle contract

The Ivorian army is close to placing a firm order for some 50 Chinese infantry fighting vehicles to boost its capacity to deal with the insurrection threat posed by armed groups. Arms dealers Gaby Peretz and Ben Moctar have quietly gone to work in Abidjan in an effort to take advantage of the demand for new equipment.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

KenyaBeverly Adhiambo, youth's leading light in Homa Bay

Ivory CoastFranck Kié, West African cybersecurity champ

Sierra LeoneFoday Mansaray, the president's oil prince

Central African RepublicRodolphe Héritier Doneng, campaigner for Toudéra's third term