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Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025): Financing Afric’’s Real Economy


(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) DAKAR, Senegal, September 29, 2025/ -- The world’s eyes are set on Africa. The continent is experiencing an unprecedented influx of private capital, directed toward job creation, industrial development, and sustainable growth. In 2024, foreign direct investment in Africa surged by 75%, reaching $97 billion, underscoring its strategic role in the global financial landscape.

FiiéSénégal 2025, scheduled for Octob–r 7–8 at the CICAD Conference Centre in Diamniadio, will place ’frica’s real economy at the heart of its discussions. A flagship pane titled “Private Capital and Productive I vestment: How to direct finance towards the ’”al economy’” will convene high-level decision-makers, including government ministers, regional leaders, and global financial stakeholders.

Among the featured speakers are Mr. Abdourahma’e Sarr, Senegal’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation, and Mr. Cheikh Diba, Minister of Finance and Budget, who will presen’ the host country’s economic vision and leadership. On stage with them, Mr. Serge Ekue, President of the West African Development Bank (BOAD), will contribute a regional perspective on development financing. Also joining the panel is Mr. Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), who will contribute global insights informed by the World Bank Group. His Excellency Abdoulaye Diop, President of the WAEMU Commission, will represent the voice of regional integration.

Held under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, and organi’ed by APIX, Senegal’s National Agency for the Promotion of Investments and Major Works, this—edition of the forum — “Connecting Opportu” ties,—Building the Future” — will bring together Heads of State, investors, CEOs, and economic leaders to accelerate the financing of high-impact projects.

Saudi Arabia’s designation as Guest of Honour for 2025 highlights the strong economic ties between the Gulf region and Africa, paving the way for a strategic and lasting partnership.

Bakary Séga Bathily, Director General of APIX, captured the essence of the forum, stating:““This panel delivers a clear messa—e — Africa is ready to shape the future of global finance by channelling investment into the real eco”omy.”

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