Emmanuel Macron

Algeria
CMA CGM boss Rodolphe Saadé due in Algiers

The head of the French shipping giant will be taking part in high-level meetings with the Algerian authorities.

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Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

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DRCMaman Marthe in the thick of UDPS crisis

Ivory CoastMacron and Ouattara speak during Eid

Burkina FasoIbrahim Traoré snubs Doha envoy

UgandaTweets by Museveni's son cause uproar within presidential family

Congo
After postponing his Paris trip, Sassou set to visit Abu Dhabi

Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso will head to Abu Dhabi on 6 April to attend the AIM Congress, an investors' forum.

Morocco
France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Emmanuel Macron's special correspondent for France's energy partnership with Morocco Gérard Mestrallet, will head to Ouarzazate on 23 April, accompanied by Industry and Energy Minister Marc Ferracci.

North Africa
Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

After five years marked by successive crises with the Maghreb countries, Karim Amellal is preparing to step down as ambassador and interministerial delegate for the Mediterranean.

Morocco
French delegations to woo Morocco in April

From Francophone regions meeting in Laâyoune to the International Agricultural Show, next month will see a whole host of French officials visiting the kingdom.

Madagascar
Macron visit prompts Entretiens de Royaumont think tank to hold forum in Antananarivo

The liberal discussion forum set up by ex-French MP Jérôme Chartier will hold an event in Antananarivo to coincide with the French president's visit. It is being organised in partnership with businessman Hassanein Hiridjee's Fondation Axian.

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Ousmane Sonko, Tony Elumelu, Alassane Ouattara

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SenegalSonko's wife Anna Diamanka pays incognito visit to Paris

NigeriaUBA boss Tony Elumelu's evening at Palais Garnier cancelled

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara's private trip to France

Senegal
France's Ellipse eyes new construction contracts in Dakar

Ellipse Group, a company specialising in building infrastructure in emerging countries, wants to take advantage of its foothold in Senegal to land further contracts.

Madagascar
Medef International delegation expected in Antananarivo during Macron's trip

As part of the French president's visit to Madagascar on 23 April, a meeting will be held between Medef and the Groupement des Entreprises de Madagascar, the country's main employers' association.