Emmanuel Macron

Ivory Coast
Alassane Ouattara to take private trip to France

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is due to visit France in early November on a private trip. A meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron is not currently on the agenda.

Morocco
Paris farming show may showcase Rabat in 2025

For the first time in its history, the Paris International Agricultural Show may showcase another country next year. The organisers, who are close to France's leading farming union FNSEA, hope Emmanuel Macron will make an announcement in Morocco's favour during his forthcoming trip to Rabat.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Nicolas Sarkozy, Mohammed VI, William Ruto

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

Ivory CoastSarkozy pays weekend visit to Ouattara

MoroccoMohammed VI keeps ambassadors on tenterhooks

KenyaFirst lady turns deaf ear to second lady's appeals

Nigeria
Nigerian billionaires prepare for Paris meeting with French President

The France-Nigeria Business Council met on 15 October at the French embassy in Abuja and is now preparing its next trip to Paris, which will take place in parallel with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Paris before the end of November.

Congo
After Francophonie snub, Sassou-Nguesso expected in Russia for BRICS summit

Denis Sassou-Nguesso is to head to Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS summit on 22 to 24 October.

Morocco
Agriculture at top of agenda for Macron's visit

The Moroccans and French are currently coordinating the announcements that will be made when the French president visits the kingdom. Paris will be the guest of honour at the next International Agricultural Show in Morocco.

Palace Intrigues
Vladimir Putin, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Félix Tshisekedi

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CongoLimited attendance at Julienne Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

RussiaPutin's Africa man in tête-à-tête with Ahoua Don Mello

DRCAn unhappy Francophonie summit

The New Guard
Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan

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

ZimbabweSikhanyisiwe Gumbo, a communications expert on the rise

SudanNisreen Elsaim speaks up for peace and the planet

South SudanMadol Akol, champion of blind football

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Emmanuel Macron, Pascaline Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

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

MadagascarWill Macron attend Rajoelina's Indian Ocean Commission summit?

GabonPascaline Bongo and Oligui Nguema's tête-à-tête

Republic of CongoSassou's daughter sets new wedding date

Senegal
Senegal industry minister to visit Paris for trade fair

Senegal's Trade and Industry Minister Serigne Gueye Diop is scheduled to visit Paris this week to take part in the Bpifrance Inno Generation trade fair organised by the French state investment bank.