Ivory Coast
Israeli firms queue up to boost cybersecurity in Abidjan

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