In a 2013 publication, CNN identified the African Diaspora as “Africa’s secret weapon”. Now the cat is out of the bag, the Diaspora’s positive impact in Africa’s economy has become obvious, as Amini Kajunju,…
Testimonials – Back to Africa: Success stories of “reverse migrations”
In theory, the return to Africa is an ideal, a wish, an ambition or a project rooted in the minds of many diasporans. But in practice, integrating or reintegrating professionally on the continent as…
Online Sales: The main challenges of African E-commerce Startups
Less than 30% of African e-commerce start-ups are profitable because companies face problems such as lack of funding, lack of trust and logistical difficulties. This is what the Afri-Shopping report reveals: Exploring the African…
Talent Retention: the big challenge for African Companies
In an article published by the Central African News Agency, the talent availability and retention is a brake on growth in Africa. Several reports confirm that most African companies face this issue. And until…
80M Euros for funding 30 to 40 African startups and companies
I&P – On the occasion of its fifteenth anniversary, the impact investment group dedicated to SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa, Investors & Partners (I&P), announces a first closing of more than 50 million euros for…
Occupational mobility: A Diaspora much interested in jobs in Africa
Is occupational mobility a reality in the African job market? In theory, yes. In fact, yes, but switching to a different job environment is a trend that always seems to be a big challenge…
“Start-up financing – Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal in Africa’s top 10
Côte d’Ivoire, with a total of $13 million attracted by its startups, ranked 5th in the index. Senegal for its part ranked 9th with $6.5 million. Together, the two countries therefore secured $19.5 million (CFA10.5 billion). This is a…
Nana Akufo Ado: “We want young africans to stay in Africa”
The Ghanaian President Nana Akufo Ado preached an autonomous Africa, not depending on the western aid, speaking to his guest Macron his first time visit in Ghana. It was during the joint press conference…
740 thousand Euros to support entrepreneurs from Gabon and Senegal
ORAGROUP SA, the holding company of ORABANK group, present in 12 African countries, and ENTREPRENARIUM, the continent’s first philanthropic accelerator, present in 5 countries, signed a memorandum of understanding to support entrepreneurs in Gabon…
E-commerce in Africa : Booming and looking for talents
E-commerce Africa – Online sales in Africa are growing after a timid start, with a turnover of 8 billion dollars in 2013. Despite a difficult context related to lack of infrastructure, consumption mode and…