Ivory Coast
VP Koné's entourage makes move towards presidency

Ivory Coast
Alassane Ouattara's security apparatus undergoing reorganisation

From the Ministry of Defence to the general staffs of the army and the gendarmerie, discussions are underway to appoint the key figures in the president's security apparatus.

Ivory Coast
Ouattara's party takes presidential campaign to London

The ministers for youth promotion and communication are to meet representatives of the Chatham House think tank.

Ivory Coast
Interior minister selects expat ID card manufacturer

The identity document contract covering 1.3m Ivorians living abroad has been awarded to the holding company Mayelia Participations, headed by businessman David Fofana.

Ivory Coast
Alassane Ouattara delays announcing his candidacy for the presidential election

Although the RHDP congress is due to be held on 21 and 22 June, President Alassane Ouattara is not expected to announce his candidacy for a fourth term during the event.

Ivory Coast
From Paris to Brussels, the presidential election moves to Europe

A handful of Alassane Ouattara's ministers are currently in France, where they are holding a series of discreet consultations. Meanwhile, opposition leader Laurent Gbagbo is scheduled to travel to Brussels, where he could meet with Tidjane Thiam.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

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

Ivory CoastDidi B, the rapper courted by presidency for the youth vote

NamibiaVictoria Sibeya, bringing Orange Basin experience to Namcor

AlgeriaKahina Melchane, the stylist to the stars striking a pose in Paris

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Africa, Gabon

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

Ivory CoastHimra, a rapper courted by Ivorian elite

AfricaSandra Kassab, the new AFD head who's hit the ground running

GabonRose Ougoumeboué, discreet face of Nguema's election campaign