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South Africa: President Ramaphosa receives second interim report of Madlanga Commission

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President Cyril Ramaphosa received, on Friday, 29 May 2026, the second interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System.

President Ramaphosa established the Commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, in July 2025.

President Ramaphosa will study the latest report while the Commission continues its proceedings.

President Ramaphosa has expressed his appreciation for the interim report as well as his expectation that the Commission will, as part of its terms of reference, refer actions thought to be criminal acts for prosecution.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.

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Asmara Marathon 2026 to be held

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Col. Solomon Seium, head of follow-up of national federations and the Olympic and Paralympic committees at the Commission of Culture and Sports, announced that Asmara Marathon 2026 will be held on 7 June on the streets of Asmara.

Col. Solomon said that the Asmara Marathon will be held for the seventh time and that athletes from five countries, namely Eritrea, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Uganda, are expected to take part.

Indicating that a 21 km race for female athletes will be organized for the first time, Col. Solomon said that competitions for disabled citizens and a three-kilometer mass sport event will also be part of Asmara Marathon 2026.

Col. Solomon also said that the East African half marathon, which Eritrea is organizing, is officially recognized by the International Athletics Federation, marking a new stage in the development of athletics in the country.

Mr. Efrem Tekeste, President of the Athletics Federation of Eritrea, said that the racing route has been measured by the International Athletics Federation and that records will be documented starting from this competition.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Powerful call for dialogue and compromise to secure peace in South Sudan issued on International Peacekeepers Day

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“Peace doesn’t happen by chance. It is a shared responsibility.”

This is the simple but powerful message on the importance of investing in peace issued by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.

Speaking at an official commemorative ceremony in Juba, Anita Kiki Gbeho, stressed the immense harm caused by persistent conflict in South Sudan, with many lives lost and millions of people displaced from their homes.

“Peace requires commitment, collective action, and continuous investment. It means choosing dialogue over division, cooperation over competition, and cohesion over conflict,” she stated.

“That is why it is so important that South Sudan’s leaders resolve differences through inclusive dialogue and political compromise and cease all hostilities to deliver the peace their people so richly deserve.”

In a demonstration of partnership and solidarity, the Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akol Atak emphasized the Government’s commitment to working closely with UNMISS to ensure that peacekeepers are accorded the necessary cooperation, protection and operational support to carry out their mandate.

He also reiterated the Government’s commitment to securing sustainable peace.

“The Government of the Republic of South Sudan remains committed to the implementation of the peace agreement, national reconciliation, political dialogue, democratic transition, and the creation of conditions necessary for peace and prosperity in our country,” he said.

“We believe that investing in peace today is an investment in the future of our children and generations to come.”

Tribute was paid to the 50,000 peacekeepers serving with courage and commitment in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous environments, and the 4,500 personnel who have given their lives while serving under the UN flag since peacekeeping began.

The 13 UNMISS personnel who passed away in the past year were also remembered, including the late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom.

At a ceremony in New York, the late Sergii Prykhodko, who served as an aviation contractor will be awarded the Captain Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage after he was killed during an attack on an UNMISS helicopter in Nasir in March 2025.

To honor these colleagues, the UN and South Sudan flags were lowered to half-mast as the Last Post was played at the ceremony.

The efforts of peacekeepers to save and change lives for the better in South Sudan were also highlighted.

Examples included peacekeepers providing sanctuary to more than 2,300 civilians under live gunfire; securing airdrop zones for humanitarian actors and providing escorts to convoys carrying vital supplies to the most vulnerable people in conflict-affected Jonglei; rolling out mobile courts across the country to give victims of crime the justice they deserve; and working alongside partners to progress the country’s transition towards sustainable peace.

UNMISS is facing mounting challenges in carrying out this important work, including the impact of the UN-wide financial crisis which has required a significant reduction in peacekeepers and the closure of bases.

While these financial constraints are likely to continue, Ms. Gbeho said the guiding principle remains clear: “people must come first in all that we do”.

“We pay tribute to the people of South Sudan, who we serve, and who inspire us with their resilience and persistence in the pursuit of peace,” she said.

“Rest assured that we remain committed to helping South Sudan realize its shared vision of a peaceful, stable and prosperous nation where no one is left behind.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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Over 1,000 Participants Join Rwenzori Marathon Activation Run in Mombasa

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More than 1,000 runners and fitness enthusiasts turned up for the Rwenzori Marathon Activation Run in Mombasa, underscoring the growing popularity of the annual marathon and strengthening ties between Uganda and Kenya through sports and tourism.

The event was graced by Ambassador Charles Ssentongo from Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was warmly welcomed by the Consul General, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli. The activation run forms part of a series of promotional activities aimed at mobilizing participants ahead of the 2026 Rwenzori Marathon, scheduled to take place in Uganda this August.

Addressing participants, Amb. Ssentongo encouraged the Mombasa community and the wider Kenyan public to take part in the Rwenzori Marathon as a means of promoting regional integration, exploring the beauty and diversity of East Africa, and fostering cultural exchange between Uganda and Kenya.

He emphasized that sports have the power to strengthen people-to-people connections, enhance mutual understanding, and contribute to deeper cooperation among East African nations.

Speaking on behalf of the Mombasa County Government, the County Executive Committee Member for Tourism, Trade and Culture, Mr. Mohamed Osman Ali, called on the gathering to embrace East African tourism and cultural integration as a driver of economic growth and development.

He noted that countries within the region should view one another as partners rather than competitors, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to promote East Africa as a single tourism destination. According to Mr. Ali, increased cultural and tourism exchanges between Uganda and Kenya can create new economic opportunities, strengthen regional unity, and improve livelihoods across the region.

The activation run highlighted the growing enthusiasm for the Rwenzori Marathon and reinforced its role as a platform for promoting sports tourism, healthy lifestyles, and regional cooperation. Participants expressed excitement about the upcoming marathon, which continues to attract runners from across East Africa and beyond.

Organizers hope the Mombasa activation will inspire more athletes, adventure seekers, and tourists to travel to Uganda in August to experience the unique marathon route set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.

As preparations for the marathon gather momentum, the event continues to serve as a powerful symbol of East African integration, friendship, and shared prosperity through sports, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Republic of Uganda – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Keynote Address by the Deputy President Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the occasion of the South Africa-India Technology, Trade and Investment Roundtable.

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Programme Director;
Chairperson of the Global Trade and TechnologyCouncil of India, Dr. Rashmi Saluja;
Ministers and Deputy Minister;
Government Representatives from South Africa and India; 
High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Prof Anil Sooklai;
Leadership of GTTCI;
Business leaders and captains of the industries;
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a privilege to join you at this South Africa–India Technology, Trade and Investment Collaboration. I am joined by ministers, deputy minister and senior officials from our government and state agencies. 

Since our arrival yesterday, we have been received with great warmth. Truly, the people of India embody the timeless saying, “Atithi Devo Bhavah — the guest is equivalent to God,” for your hospitality and generosity are unmatched. This gesture reflects the spirit of fraternity that binds our nations, and it strengthens our resolve to walk together in partnership and mutual respect.

South Africa and India share a historical and cultural relationship, unified by their commitment to non-alignment and the development of the Global South through South-South partnerships. Both nations are active in multilateral organizations such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), BRICS, IBSA, and IORA, reflecting their dedication to these principles and democratic values.

The story of India and South Africa is one of moral courage, scientific discovery, and economic partnership. It is a relationship that began with the struggles of Gandhi, was carried forward by Mandela, and today finds expression in shared innovation and prosperity.

The first pillar of our bond is the Gandhi–Mandela legacy, rooted in Mohandas Gandhi’s evolution into Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa, where he pioneered non-violent resistance. Nelson Mandela later affirmed India’s solidarity, highlighting that “the soul of India lies in South Africa.” India actively opposed apartheid from 1946, cutting trade ties and supporting the African National Congress. Following South Africa’s freedom, India was quick to re-establish relations, exemplified by the Red Fort Declaration of 1997, underscoring the moral foundation of our friendship.

The second pillar of our partnership is in science and technology, established by a 1995 agreement. This collaboration has included fields such as astronomy, agriculture, health sciences, and indigenous knowledge. 

A significant project is the Square Kilometre Array, the world’s largest radio telescope, led by South Africa with India as a key partner. This endeavor symbolizes the progress of two nations, transforming past struggles into a joint aspiration for discovery, embodying the spirits of Gandhi and Mandela.

The third pillar is our expanding economic partnership, with trade between the nations increasing from $4 billion in 2005 to nearly $20billion in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. 

India consistently ranks as one of South Africa’s top overall trading partners, as well as South Africa’s largest export market on the Asian continent.Initiatives like the India–South Africa CEOs Forum and the Joint Ministerial Commission are fostering opportunities for hMSMEs and entrepreneurs. 

This growth showcases solidarity and shared prosperity, reaffirming South Africa’s commitment to collaborate on significant development agendas.
As we approach the future, we face significant challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, highlighting the limits of our planet. 

Additionally, rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, are transforming economies and governance. There is also concern about the rise of unipolar forces that may prioritize their self-interest over international law and the needs of smaller nations.

Our collective task is therefore to transform these shared challenges into opportunities, to turn climate action into renewal, technology into empowerment, and global governance into a voice for all. 

This is the call of our time to face the limits of our planet with courage, to harness the power of innovation with wisdom, and to defend the dignity of nations with unity.

Recent engagements between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including during South Africa’s G20 Presidency, have reaffirmed our shared commitment to unity, deeper cooperation in technology, skills, infrastructure and critical minerals. 

Through BRICS, IBSA and the G20, our two countries continue to champion a more inclusive global economic order.

The question before us today is therefore not whether South Africa and India should work together. The question is how decisively we move from dialogue to delivery. 

I wish to outline a focused collaboration agenda built around four strategic priorities, supported by three concrete flagship outcomes.

First: Industrial and SMME CoCreation

Small, medium and micro enterprises are central to inclusive growth. India’s globally competitive MSME ecosystem and South Africa’s industrial and entrepreneurial base offer powerful complementarities.

We will therefore work with GTTCI, the DTIC and SEDA to establish an SA–India SMME Industrial Linkage Programme, focused on supplychain integration, coproduction and joint market access.This partnership will prioritise sectors where our strengths are complementary, agroprocessing, mining beneficiation, renewable energy components, pharmaceuticals and digital services and will move beyond trade facilitation toward true industrial cooperation.

Critically, this collaboration must be digital by design. India’s experience in technologyenabled MSMEs, including AI and automation, offers valuable lessons as South Africa strengthens the competitiveness of its own small business sector.

Second: Technology Joint Ventures and Digital Infrastructure

South Africa is Africa’s leading digital gateway. India is one of the world’s foremost technology ecosystems. 

Together, we must shift from technology transfer to technology cocreation. We see immediate opportunity in fintech and digital payments, health technology and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and agricultural technology, including precision farming and coldchain logistics.

South Africa welcomes Indian investment into data centres, cloud infrastructure and fibre connectivity, strengthening Africa’s digital economy and enabling scale under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Artificial intelligence will shape competitiveness across mining, logistics, retail and public administration. South Africa and India must be active architects of this transformation, while deepening cooperation on AI ethics, governance and public trust.

Third: Investment for Beneficiation and Industrial Capacity
Trade and investment today are measured not only by volumes, but by their contribution to productive capacity and jobs. India already has a strong investment footprint in South Africa. We now seek to deepen this through beneficiationled and manufacturingfocused investment, particularly in critical minerals such as platinumgroup metals, manganese and vanadium, as well as pharmaceuticals and renewable energy technologies.

South Africa’s Special Economic Zones fromCoega and East London to Richards Bay and Dube TradePort provide globally competitive platforms for exportoriented production. Through InvestSA and our One Stop Shop, government stands ready to support investors seeking longterm, valueadding partnerships. 

We invite GTTCI and Indian investors to engage actively in South Africa’s upcoming Investment Conferences as we build a stronger bilateral pipeline.
Fourth: Skills, Talent and Innovation Ecosystems

Industrialisation cannot succeed without people.India’s strength in higher education, technical training and industrial skilling aligns closely with South Africa’s priority to expand capability in software engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and green technologies.

We will therefore pursue an SA–India Skills and Innovation Exchange, anchored in university partnerships, youth technology programmes and vocational training aligned to industry demand.

At the same time, we see strong potential to connect our innovation hubs, from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Bengaluru and Hyderabad creating an Africa–Asia Innovation Bridge that supports startups, coinvestment and global scaling.Indiaaffiliated Global Capability Centres in South Africa present a particularly exciting opportunity, leveraging our skilled talent base and continental reach.

To focus our collective effort, we propose three flagship outcomes from this collaboration: First, the launch of the SA–India SMME Industrial Linkage Programme within the next year. Second, the establishment of at least two joint technology or pharmaceutical manufacturing projects serving African markets. Third, the rollout of an SA–India Youth Technology Skills Programme, targeting AI, digital services and advanced manufacturing.

These initiatives will provide tangible platforms for partnership, investment and job creation.

Ladies and Gentlemen, technology and automation must become tools of inclusion, not exclusion. Renewable energy, business process outsourcing, ITenabled services and agroprocessing all present powerful opportunities to create work, particularly for young people.

Let us therefore act with ambition and urgency. Let us build industries that create jobs. 

We are here to forge a partnership worthy of the extraordinary history that binds South Africa and India together.

In conclusion, in one of the African languages we say, “Kule Ndi Husina Wa Hau”. 

Simply translated it means there is no place too far as long as you have a family, and India is our family.

I thank you

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Digitalisation, mobilité et performance : L’IMF COMUBA bénéficie d’un important appui matériel du FNDA

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Le Fonds National de Développement Agricole (FNDA), avec l’appui financier de LuxDev, a doté l’Institution de Microfinance COMUBA d’importants équipements dans le cadre de sa politique de mise en place d’un système financier agricole plus inclusif, plus digitalisé, plus résilient et davantage orienté vers les besoins réels du monde rural. La cérémonie de remise des équipements a eu lieu le vendredi 29 mai 2026 au siège de COMUBA à Cocotomey. 

Le FNDA accompagne ses partenaires financiers à l’aider à mettre des crédits à la disposition des producteurs agricoles. Les équipements dont COMUBA est doté à l’occasion sont constitués de tablettes numériques destinées aux collectes plus rapides, plus fiables et plus efficaces des données des producteurs agricoles ; d’ordinateurs portatifs destinés à l’opérationnalisation des nouvelles agences rurales prévues dans les communes de N’Dali, Bassila et Guéné ; de motos de terrain pour renforcer la proximité entre les agents de crédit et les producteurs agricoles, notamment dans les zones difficiles d’accès, de routeurs, switchs Cisco et leurs serveurs pour une meilleure interconnexion des agences ainsi qu’une sécurisation renforcée des données et enfin, de mobiliers de bureau qui participeront à l’amélioration du cadre de travail et de l’accueil des usagers. 

Selon Monsieur Abdou Djalill DJIBRIL, Représentant du Directeur Général du FNDA, le secteur agricole continue de faire face à plusieurs défis, notamment l’accès limité à des services financiers adaptés, modernes et résilients. Et pour répondre à ces défis, a-t-il souligné, le Gouvernement du Bénin, à travers le FNDA, met en œuvre des mécanismes innovants destinés à renforcer durablement l’écosystème du financement agricole. 

« Dans cette dynamique, le FNDA bénéficie de l’appui précieux de la Coopération luxembourgeoise à travers LuxDev, dans le cadre du programme FIINOV – Finance Inclusive et Innovante. À ce titre, un montant global de deux cent soixante-dix millions trois cent quatre-vingt-dix mille deux cents (270 390 200 FCFA) a été mobilisé avec l’appui financier de la Coopération luxembourgeoise pour le renforcement des capacités des Institutions de Microfinance, des Banques et de leurs associations professionnelles, notamment l’APSFD et l’APBEF. 

Parmi les projets retenus figure celui de la COMUBA, qui bénéficie d’une subvention de trente-deux millions cent quarante-deux mille (32 142 000) FCFA destinée au renforcement de ses capacités institutionnelles et opérationnelles», a indiqué Abdou Djalill DJIBRIL. L’ambition du FNDA, a-t-il conclu, est de construire progressivement un système financier agricole plus inclusif, plus digitalisé, plus résilient et davantage orienté vers les besoins réels du monde rural. 

Monsieur Rondo ZOMAHOUN a précisé que le partenaire LUXDEV qu’il représente vise surtout à renforcer la capacité des institutions financières à mieux servir le monde agricole. 

« Cette remise de dons vient à point nommé. Elle comble des besoins en attente depuis plusieurs mois et contribuera, sans nul doute, à booster nos résultats respectifs. Ensemble, nous œuvrons pour une agriculture béninoise innovante, moderne et plus performante », a remercié Monsieur Josué SEKLOKA, Représentant des bénéficiaires.

Distribué par APO Group pour Gouvernement de la République du Bénin.

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World Health Organization (WHO) actively participated in the 2nd Summit on Healthcare Integration in Portuguese-speaking countries

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The World Health Organization (WHO) actively participated in the 2nd Summit on Health Care Integration in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), held from 13 to 15 May 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a meeting that brought together policymakers, experts and partners to promote the integration of healthcare in CPLP countries. 

The focus of this Summit was the sharing of experiences, evidence and best practices to address the current challenges facing health systems, with an emphasis on the integration of care, a person-centred approach and coordination between sectors. 

WHO Cape Verde participated at various stages, presenting topics in technical panel discussions, taking part in parallel sessions, and undertaking field visits, amongst other activities.

During her address, the WHO Representative in Cape Verde, Ann Lindstrand, who was part of the panel discussion on ‘The Impact of Health Determinants’, highlighted the impact of social, economic and environmental determinants on the demand for healthcare. During her speech, she also emphasized that health inequalities require multisectoral responses and stressed the need to build increasingly integrated, equitable and person-centred health systems. She also noted that the ‘health in all policies’ approach creates synergies and aims to improve the health of the population and health equity.  

Edith Pereira, the expert responsible for health promotion and social determinants of health, took part in the panel on ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) and Healthy Ageing, where she highlighted Primary Health Care (PHC) as the foundation for achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving the population’s health outcomes, in conjunction with the approach to integrated care in the context of healthy ageing. His presentation was based on the ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) strategy, which aims primarily to reorient health systems towards continuous, older-person-centred care, to promote functional capacity and autonomy throughout life, and to integrate health and social care, with a strong community-based foundation. 

It is also worth noting that there were high-level contributions from the WHO Regional Director for Europe during the opening session, as well as presentations by experts from this region on topics related to quality healthcare and health management, and the integration of care.  

The WHO office in Cape Verde also participated in the CineCuidado session with the screening of the video ‘Implementation of Integrated Health Care for Older People in the City of Assomada’, which was shown and recognized as a pioneering initiative using audiovisual media to disseminate good practices and share experiences in the field of integrated care. 

This Summit reinforced the importance of promoting cooperation among Portuguese-speaking countries to address common challenges, of developing evidence-based policies to reduce health inequalities, and of investing in more integrated, resilient and sustainable health systems.

The Summit also served as a platform for the development of a collaborative network for integrated care within the CPLP, where countries reaffirmed the principles and commitments set out in the 2025 Lisbon Charter and renewed their commitment to accelerating the transformation of health and social protection systems in the Portuguese-speaking world, with the signing of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Letter of Commitment. The Cape Verdean delegation also included experts from the National Health Directorate and the National Institute of Public Health.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) – Cabo Verde.

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Annual Meetings (AM) 2026: “Africa has what It takes” – Experts call for stronger financial systems to help Africa mobilise capital at scale

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Experts at a high-level African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) panel on Wednesday, 27 May, said stronger, more integrated financial systems will be critical to helping Africa mobilise development finance at scale in a fragmented global environment.

Moderated by Hassatou N’Sele, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the African Development Bank Group, the session brought together heads of financial institutions, supervisory and regulatory authorities, central bankers, and legal and development finance experts from Africa and beyond.

The session was one of four knowledge events organised as part of the African Development Bank’s 2026 Annual Meetings, taking place in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

Under the theme, “Strengthening and Consolidating Africa’s Financial Systems and Agency in the Changing World,” panelists examined how to unlock more domestic and development finance for the continent.

N’Sele invited Nobumitsu Hayashi, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, to open the discussion with lessons from Asia’s experience. “Japan is a consistent and long-term partner for development in Africa,” she said.

Hayashi said Japan’s post-Second World War financial recovery and Asia’s recovery from the 1990s financial crisis underscored the importance of regional financial integration, strong domestic markets, and local-currency bond markets, supported by credit guarantee mechanisms.

“We are doing a lot of financial integration, because (it is) the real driver of sustained economic growth within the Asian countries,” Hayashi said.

The discussion focused on how development partners can help build integrated domestic financial systems, how insurance and guarantee instruments can unlock long-term capital, and how legal and regulatory reforms can strengthen Africa’s financial architecture.

Panelists also pointed to the African Development Bank’s New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) as a timely initiative to help address Africa’s annual development financing gap, estimated at $400 billion.

The panel: Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi, First Deputy-Governor of the Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Michel Dzombala, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC); Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE); Manuel Moses, Chief Executive Officer, African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Kalidou Gadio, Co-Chair of US-Africa Practice, DLA Piper, USA; Cedrick Motetcho, Chief of Business Development, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA); and Carlos Lopes, Honorary Professor, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town.

Key takeaways:

On stabilising the macroeconomic framework:

Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi said restoring trust in local currencies depends on macroeconomic stability, including exchange-rate stability, alongside faster adoption of technology to improve banking penetration and accelerate financial inclusion.

On the role of Central Banks:

Michel Dzombala said central banks in the CEMAC region can play a catalytic role in helping mobilise finance for regional financial institutions.

On changing risk perception:

Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye said African institutions must work more closely together to change investor perceptions of risk, noting that existing African guarantee funds still cover only a small share of financing needs.

On The New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD):

Manuel Moses said Africa has significant resources that can be better mobilised, and that NAFAD offers a framework for organising those efforts more effectively from within the continent.

On removing barriers:

Kalidou Gadio called for reforms to remove legal and regulatory constraints that limit the use of capital, including sovereign wealth funds, and said deeper, more unified markets will be essential to scaling investment.

On partnerships:

Cedrick Motetcho said partnerships must be treated as a practical way of working rather than an aspiration, enabling institutions to move more quickly and deploy available financing tools more effectively.

On policy reform to support resource mobilisation:

Carlos Lopes said macroeconomic and financial policies must do more to support structural transformation and make better use of long-term domestic capital, including pension funds.

In closing, N’Sele asked panelists to identify the most important actions to advance before the next Annual Meetings. They agreed that Africa’s challenge is not a lack of resources, but the urgency of mobilising them more effectively.

“Africa has what it takes, all the assets needed to transform its economies,” Alimasi said.

To recap or catch part of the session you missed, click here (https://apo-opa.co/430tdAX).

For more information on the 2026 Annual Meetings and to follow the sessions click here (https://AM.AfDB.org).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Assemblées annuelles 2026 : « L’Afrique a les atouts nécessaires » — Les experts appellent à des systèmes financiers plus solides pour aider l’Afrique à mobiliser des capitaux à grande échelle

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Lors d’une table ronde de haut niveau organisée par la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) mercredi 27 mai, des experts ont déclaré que des systèmes financiers plus solides et mieux intégrés seraient essentiels pour aider l’Afrique à mobiliser des ressources à grande échelle pour le financement de son développement dans un contexte mondial fragmenté.

Modérée par Hassatou N’Sele, vice-présidente chargée des Finances et Chief Financial Officer du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, la session a réuni des dirigeants d’institutions financières, d’autorités de supervision et de régulation, des responsables de banques centrales, ainsi que des experts juridiques et en financement du développement, venus d’Afrique et d’ailleurs.

Cette session était l’un des quatre événements de partage des connaissances organisés dans le cadre des Assemblées annuelles 2026 de la Banque africaine de développement, qui se tiennent à Brazzaville, en République du Congo.

Sous le thème « Renforcer et consolider les systèmes financiers et la capacité d’action de l’Afrique dans un monde en mutation », les intervenants ont examiné les moyens de débloquer davantage de financements nationaux et destinés au développement du continent.

Mme N’Sele a invité Nobumitsu Hayashi, gouverneur de la Japan Bank for International Cooperation, à ouvrir le débat en partageant les enseignements tirés de l’expérience asiatique. « Le Japon est un partenaire constant et de longue date du développement en Afrique », a-t-elle déclaré.

M. Hayashi a déclaré que le rétablissement financier du Japon après la Seconde Guerre mondiale et celui de l’Asie après la crise financière des années 1990 soulignaient l’importance de l’intégration financière régionale, de marchés nationaux solides et de marchés obligataires en monnaie locale, soutenus par des mécanismes de garantie de crédit.

« Nous développons fortement l’intégration financière, car c’est le véritable moteur de la croissance économique durable dans les pays asiatiques », a ajouté M. Hayashi.

La discussion a porté sur la manière dont les partenaires au développement peuvent contribuer à la mise en place de systèmes financiers nationaux intégrés, sur la façon dont les instruments d’assurance et de garantie peuvent libérer des capitaux à long terme, et sur la manière dont les réformes juridiques et réglementaires peuvent renforcer l’architecture financière de l’Afrique.

Les intervenants ont également souligné que la Nouvelle architecture financière africaine pour le développement (NAFAD) de la Banque africaine de développement était une initiative opportune pour aider à combler le déficit annuel de financement du développement de l’Afrique, estimé à 400 milliards de dollars.

Le panel : Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi, premier vice-gouverneur de la Banque centrale de la République démocratique du Congo ; Michel Dzombala, vice-gouverneur de la Banque des États de l’Afrique centrale (BEAC) ; Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye, président du Fonds africain de garantie et de coopération économique (FAGACE) ; Manuel Moses, directeur général de l’African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI),Kalidou Gadio, coprésident du département États-Unis–Afrique, chez DLA Piper aux États-Unis ; Cedrick Motetcho directeur du développement des affaires à la Banque arabe pour le développement économique en Afrique (BADEA) ; et Carlos Lopes, professeur honoraire à la Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance de l’université du Cap.

Points clés à retenir :

Sur la stabilisation du cadre macroéconomique :

Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi a déclaré que le rétablissement de la confiance dans les monnaies locales dépendait de la stabilité macroéconomique, notamment de la stabilité des taux de change, ainsi que d’une adoption plus rapide des technologies pour améliorer la pénétration bancaire et accélérer l’inclusion financière.

Sur le rôle des banques centrales :

Michel Dzombala a déclaré que les banques centrales de la région de la CEMAC pouvaient jouer un rôle catalyseur en aidant à mobiliser des financements pour les institutions financières régionales.

Concernant l’évolution de la perception du risque :

Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye a déclaré que les institutions africaines doivent collaborer plus étroitement pour changer la perception du risque chez les investisseurs, soulignant que les fonds de garantie africains existants ne couvrent encore qu’une petite partie des besoins de financement.

Concernant la Nouvelle architecture financière africaine pour le développement (NAFAD) :

Manuel Moses a déclaré que l’Afrique dispose de ressources importantes qui peuvent être mieux mobilisées, et que la NAFAD offre un cadre permettant d’organiser ces efforts plus efficacement depuis l’intérieur du continent.

Sur la suppression des obstacles :

Kalidou Gadio a appelé à des réformes visant à supprimer les contraintes juridiques et réglementaires qui limitent l’utilisation des capitaux, notamment des fonds souverains, et a déclaré que des marchés plus profonds et plus unifiés seront essentiels pour accroître les investissements.

Sur les partenariats :

Cedrick Motetcho a déclaré que les partenariats doivent être considérés comme une méthode de travail concrète plutôt que comme une aspiration, permettant aux institutions d’agir plus rapidement et de déployer plus efficacement les outils de financement disponibles.

Sur la réforme des politiques pour soutenir la mobilisation des ressources :

Carlos Lopes a déclaré que les politiques macroéconomiques et financières devaient faire davantage pour soutenir la transformation structurelle et mieux utiliser les capitaux nationaux à long terme, notamment les fonds de pension.

En conclusion, Mme N’Sele a demandé aux intervenants d’identifier les actions les plus importantes à mener avant les prochaines Assemblées annuelles. Ils ont convenu que le défi de l’Afrique ne réside pas dans un manque de ressources, mais dans l’urgence de les mobiliser plus efficacement.

« L’Afrique possède tous les atouts nécessaires pour transformer ses économies », a déclaré M. Alimasi.

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“África tem o que é preciso” – Especialistas apelam a sistemas financeiros mais sólidos para ajudar África a mobilizar capital em grande escala

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Os especialistas presentes num painel de alto nível do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org), na quarta-feira, 27 de maio, afirmaram que sistemas financeiros mais sólidos e integrados serão fundamentais para ajudar África a mobilizar financiamento para o desenvolvimento em grande escala num contexto global fragmentado.

Moderada por Hassatou N’Sele, Vice-Presidente para as Finanças e Diretora Financeira do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, a sessão reuniu responsáveis de instituições financeiras, autoridades de supervisão e reguladoras, banqueiros centrais e especialistas em direito e financiamento do desenvolvimento de África e de outros continentes.

A sessão foi um dos quatro eventos de partilha de conhecimento organizados no âmbito dos Encontros Anuais de 2026 do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, que decorrem em Brazzaville, na República do Congo.

Sob o tema ‘Fortalecer e Consolidar os Sistemas Financeiros e a Agência de África num Mundo em Mudança’, os oradores analisaram como mobilizar mais financiamento interno para o desenvolvimento para o continente.

N’Sele convidou Nobumitsu Hayashi, Governador do Banco Japonês de Cooperação Internacional, para abrir o debate com lições da experiência asiática. “O Japão é um parceiro consistente e de longo prazo para o desenvolvimento em África”, afirmou.

Hayashi considerou que a recuperação financeira do Japão após a Segunda Guerra Mundial e a recuperação da Ásia da crise financeira da década de 1990 sublinharam a importância da integração financeira regional, de mercados internos fortes e de mercados de obrigações em moeda local, apoiados por mecanismos de garantia de crédito.

“Estamos a realizar uma grande integração financeira, porque (esta é) o verdadeiro motor do crescimento económico sustentado nos países asiáticos”, afirmou Hayashi.

O debate centrou-se na forma como os parceiros de desenvolvimento podem ajudar a construir sistemas financeiros nacionais integrados, como os instrumentos de seguro e garantia podem desbloquear capital a longo prazo e como as reformas legais e regulatórias podem fortalecer a arquitetura financeira de África.

Os oradores também apontaram a Nova Arquitetura Financeira Africana para o Desenvolvimento (NAFAD) do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento como uma iniciativa oportuna para ajudar a colmatar o défice anual de financiamento ao desenvolvimento de África, estimado em 400 mil milhões de dólares.

Membros do painel: 

Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi, primeiro vice-governador do Banco Central da República Democrática do Congo; Michel Dzombala, vice-governador do Banco dos Estados da África Central (BEAC); Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye, diretor-geral e diretor executivo do Fundo Africano de Garantia e Cooperação Económica (FAGACE); Manuel Moses, Diretor Executivo da Seguradora Africana de Comércio e Investimento para o Desenvolvimento (ATIDI), Kalidou Gadio, Copresidente da Prática EUA-África na DLA Piper, EUA; Cedrick Motetcho, Diretor de Desenvolvimento de Negócios do Banco Árabe para o Desenvolvimento Económico em África (BADEA); e Carlos Lopes, Professor Honorário da Escola Nelson Mandela de Governação Pública na Universidade da Cidade do Cabo.

Principais conclusões:

Sobre a estabilização do quadro macroeconómico:

Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi afirmou que a restauração da confiança nas moedas locais depende da estabilidade macroeconómica, incluindo a estabilidade cambial, a par de uma adoção mais rápida da tecnologia para melhorar a penetração bancária e acelerar a inclusão financeira.

Sobre o papel dos Bancos Centrais:

Michel Dzombala afirmou que os bancos centrais da região da CEMAC podem desempenhar um papel catalisador na mobilização de financiamento para as instituições financeiras regionais.

Sobre a mudança da perceção do risco:

Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye afirmou que as instituições africanas devem trabalhar em conjunto de forma mais estreita para alterar a perceção do risco por parte dos investidores, salientando que os fundos de garantia africanos existentes ainda cobrem apenas uma pequena parte das necessidades de financiamento.

Sobre a Nova Arquitetura Financeira Africana para o Desenvolvimento (NAFAD):

Manuel Moses afirmou que África dispõe de recursos significativos que podem ser melhor mobilizados e que a NAFAD oferece um quadro para organizar esses esforços de forma mais eficaz a partir do próprio continente.

Sobre a remoção de barreiras:

Kalidou Gadio apelou a reformas para eliminar as restrições legais e regulamentares que limitam a utilização de capital, incluindo fundos soberanos, e afirmou que mercados mais profundos e unificados serão essenciais para ampliar o investimento.

Sobre as parcerias:

Cedrick Motetcho afirmou que as parcerias devem ser tratadas como uma forma prática de trabalhar, em vez de uma aspiração, permitindo que as instituições avancem mais rapidamente e utilizem as ferramentas de financiamento disponíveis de forma mais eficaz.

Sobre a reforma de políticas para apoiar a mobilização de recursos:

Carlos Lopes afirmou que as políticas macroeconómicas e financeiras devem fazer mais para apoiar a transformação estrutural e utilizar melhor o capital interno de longo prazo, incluindo os fundos de pensões.

Para concluir, N’Sele pediu aos membros do painel que identificassem as ações mais importantes a avançar antes dos próximos Encontros Anuais. Concordaram que o desafio de África não é a falta de recursos, mas a urgência de os mobilizar de forma mais eficaz.

“África tem o que é preciso, tem todos os ativos necessários para transformar as suas economias”, afirmou Alimasi.

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