<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dateManipulator="urn:dateManipulator" version="2.0"><channel><title>Africa Intelligence</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com]]></link><description><![CDATA[For over 20 years, we have published confidential newsletters which are all authoritative in their sector. Our newsletters cover fields in which it is generaly difficult to get access to reliable information.]]></description><language>en</language><copyright>Copyright 1992-2023 Indigo Publications</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>https://www.africaintelligence.com/rss
      </docs><ttl>240</ttl><item><title>Gabon : The powerful networks of Khalil Rihan, President Nguema's favoured businessman</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/central-africa/2026/04/03/the-powerful-networks-of-khalil-rihan-president-nguema-s-favoured-businessman,110696464-ar2]]></link><description><![CDATA[His name does not appear on any official organisational chart. He is the subject of whispered talk in Libreville's circles of power and among the leaders of foreign firms. This is Khalil Rihan, who shuns the limelight to better spin his web under the protective shadow of the head of state. The businessman has carved out a role for himself as an informal special adviser to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who [...]]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/central-africa/2026/04/03/the-powerful-networks-of-khalil-rihan-president-nguema-s-favoured-businessman,110696464-ar2</guid></item><item><title>Mali : The crucial mining element of Bamako and Washington's reconciliation</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2026/04/03/the-crucial-mining-element-of-bamako-and-washington-s-reconciliation,110696548-eve]]></link><description><![CDATA[A confidential document has been circulating in American diplomatic circles as well as in business networks close to the White House since March. Developed by SOREM, a public company established in 2022 by General Assimi Goïta's junta to promote Mali's mineral [...]]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2026/04/03/the-crucial-mining-element-of-bamako-and-washington-s-reconciliation,110696548-eve</guid></item><item><title>Africa : Bucharest's candidate for Francophonie body set for tour of continent</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2026/04/03/bucharest-s-candidate-for-francophonie-body-set-for-tour-of-continent,110696547-art]]></link><description><![CDATA[As the 15 May deadline for submitting applications for the post of Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie [...]]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2026/04/03/bucharest-s-candidate-for-francophonie-body-set-for-tour-of-continent,110696547-art</guid></item><item><title>Tunisia : Chinese car influx puts family firms in driving seat</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2026/04/03/chinese-car-influx-puts-family-firms-in-driving-seat,110696532-art]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rarely has the opening of a car dealership generated so much comment in Tunisia. When the Chinese state-owned automotive firm Faw [...]]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2026/04/03/chinese-car-influx-puts-family-firms-in-driving-seat,110696532-art</guid></item><item><title>Sudan : Civil society to take centre stage at Berlin conference on the war</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa-and-the-horn/2026/04/03/civil-society-to-take-centre-stage-at-berlin-conference-on-the-war,110696442-art]]></link><description><![CDATA[With less than two weeks to go before the Berlin conference on Sudan, the preliminary talks have the feel of [...]]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/eastern-africa-and-the-horn/2026/04/03/civil-society-to-take-centre-stage-at-berlin-conference-on-the-war,110696442-art</guid></item><item><title>Cameroon : The war over control of palm oil heats up</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/central-africa/2026/04/03/the-war-over-control-of-palm-oil-heats-up,110696533-art]]></link><description><![CDATA[The growing appetite for palm oil of Prometal group's head, Franco-Lebanese businessman Hayssam el-Jammal, is sparking serious concerns in the [...]]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/central-africa/2026/04/03/the-war-over-control-of-palm-oil-heats-up,110696533-art</guid></item><item><title>Ivory Coast : Business magnate joins forces with Turkish firm Summa</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2026/04/03/business-magnate-joins-forces-with-turkish-firm-summa,110696443-bre]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bernard Koné Dossongui, founder of Atlantic Financial Group, has entered into talks with Turkish conglomerate Summa, chaired by Selim Bora.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2026/04/03/business-magnate-joins-forces-with-turkish-firm-summa,110696443-bre</guid></item><item><title>Madagascar : French group Adit scouts out Antananarivo</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.africaintelligence.com/southern-africa-and-islands/2026/04/03/french-group-adit-scouts-out-antananarivo,110696196-bre]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Parisian lobbying and communications agency Next Step Influence, formerly ESL Rivington, sent a delegation to Antananarivo in late March.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.africaintelligence.com/southern-africa-and-islands/2026/04/03/french-group-adit-scouts-out-antananarivo,110696196-bre</guid></item></channel></rss>