Madiba Club

👥 Who are we? And what is our mission? Find all the answers here. 🔸The Madiba Club is a student-led organization at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management that aims to raise awareness and provide insights into the economic potential and opportunities of the African continent. 🔸Our president, Hemlè Mbeleg, and our vice-president,Elie Safari, will present the role of our club and the means we employ to fulfill our mission. 🔸We cordially invite you to stay tuned for our upcoming events, where we will continue to explore important topics and bring together the best and brightest minds in the industry. Please follow our informative posts on the African economic landscape. 🌍 Best regards, The Madiba Club #AfricaEconomic #KnowledgeSharing #MadibaClub

✨ An inspiring meeting with Mr Thierry Hot ✨ On 13 December, we had the immense privilege of meeting Mr Thierry HOT, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Rebranding Africa Forum and founder of the pan-African magazine Notre Afrik. The meeting took place on the premises of the African Rebranding Forum, a place charged with meaning for discussing the future and opportunities of the African continent. 🌍🌟 Accompanied by our team, we had the opportunity to present the vision and projects of the Madiba Club, an association dedicated to the African diaspora and driven by ambitious young people. Mr Hot honoured us with his encouragement and recognition of our commitment, underlining the immense potential we represent. This moment of sharing was a real source of motivation to continue working for initiatives that bring about change. 💡 This meeting reminds us how essential it is to surround ourselves with inspiring leaders and to multiply strategic exchanges. Thank you to Mr Thierry Hot and his colleagues for their welcome, their invaluable advice and the confidence they have shown in us. The Madiba Club continues on its path with more determination than ever. 🚀 #MadibaClub #RebrandingAfricaForum #Leadership #DiasporaAfricaine #Inspiration

A truly inspiring training session! 🌟 On December 7th, our Madiba Club members had the opportunity to participate in an enriching session led by Elon D. Zumbua on personal development, self-confidence, and leadership. The session was packed with practical tools, authentic discussions, and deep dives into key themes that help cultivate positive and sustainable leadership. A huge thank you to Elon for sharing his expertise, and to all the participants for their energy and engagement! 🙏🏽 Special thanks to the HR team, led by Sophia Bokoko for organizing this amazing event. We look forward to seeing how everyone applies these insights to grow both personally and professionally. 🚀 #MadibaClub #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #SelfConfidence #Training #Inspiration #ElonDavids #HRteam #SophiaBokoko

🔍 New Article: "Contemporary Pan-Africanism: Between Heritage and Reinvention" 🌍 📄 This article written by Nolwenn explores the evolution of Pan-Africanism, examining how its historical roots continue to inspire today’s movements while adapting to modern political, economic, and cultural challenges. 🔗 Read the full article via the link in the comments. #panafricanism #article #contemporary #africa

Madiba Talk 🎤✨ This unique event was designed as a networking opportunity for students, offering a valuable chance to meet and exchange ideas on a compelling theme: "Unknown Heroes and Heroines of Africa." 🌍 It was an enriching evening where participants had the chance to debate and discover inspiring figures from African history, often overlooked or unknown. The event took place in a remarkable setting: the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, a symbolic location that added a special dimension to our discussions. A big thank you to all the students for their energy and ideas, and to our Team Event members for the excellent organization! 🙌 #Networking #Event #AfricanHeroes #MadibaTalk #Africa #Museum #Students #Inspiration #Leadership

🎙️Upcoming Interview with Tino Chibebe! 🌍 We’re thrilled to share an exclusive excerpt from our interview with Tino Chibebe speaker at our Early Stage Investing in Africa conference. Tino discusses his approach to early-stage investing in Africa and offers key advice for young entrepreneurs on mentorship and networking. Check out the sneak peek in the video excerpt below! Full interview coming soon! #Investment #Africa #Entrepreneurship #EarlyStage #Mentorship #Networking

👇🏾 4 news of the week! 🇨🇫 Central African Republic: Challenging restructuring of the oil sector amid shortages and fiscal Crisis. The Central African Republic's oil sector is struggling after Total's exit in 2022, with high fuel prices, shortages, and declining tax revenues impacting the economy. Despite IMF-backed reforms, progress is slow, and reliance on costly road imports worsens the situation. If fiscal targets are not met, international financial support may be at risk. 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo meets French Ambassador. Laurent Gbagbo met with the French ambassador on November 10, 2024, to restore communication broken since the 2010-2011 crisis. They discussed the economy, the Sahel, and the 2025 elections, but Gbagbo did not raise issues regarding his eligibility. The meeting was described as cordial and helps rebuild diplomatic ties. 🇳🇪 Niger: Starlink authorized to improve connectivity and support entrepreneurship. Niger has signed an agreement with Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, to improve connectivity in a country with limited internet access. The affordable high-speed service is expected to boost local businesses. After initial security concerns, Starlink adjusted its strategy in Africa, negotiating directly with governments. While some countries remain hesitant, Niger becomes the 15th African nation to authorize Starlink. 🇸🇴 Somalia: US cancels $1.1 Billion in debt. Somalia announced the cancellation of $1.1 billion in debt by the US, about a quarter of its remaining debt. This is part of international efforts to reduce Somalia’s debt, which grew during the civil war and Siad Barre's dictatorship. The debt relief is part of the HIPC program, which has helped reduce Somalia’s external debt from 64% to less than 6% of GDP. While this improves access to financing, concerns remain over governance and political stability.

💡Highlights from our Conference on Early-Stage Investment in Africa 🌍 We are excited to share an article written by Melkis Kembo Makilutila, Natalie Mukucha and Christopher Egnankou, reflecting on the key takeaways from the recent conference on early-stage investment in Africa. During this event, experts like Loïc De Cannière, Tino Chibebe, and Nafissatou TINE shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by investors and entrepreneurs in Africa's early-stage ecosystem. 🔍 This article covers: - Key points discussed during the conference - Strategic perspectives on investing in Africa - Practical insights for succeeding in this dynamic and evolving environment ⬇️ The link to the article can be found in the comments below. #Investment #Africa #MadibaClub #Conference

Reflecting on the "Early Stage Investing in Africa" conference! 🌍 💡We had the privilege of hosting inspiring speakers like Loïc De Cannière,Tino Chibebe and Nafissatou TINE who shared valuable insights on the potential of early-stage African companies. 🤝🏾 The discussions were rich and highlighted the importance of collaboration between investors and entrepreneurs. We also enjoyed a fantastic networking session at the end, allowing participants to exchange ideas and explore opportunities together. A big thank you to our sponsors,Brussels-Africa Hub,Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw and CBL ACP. Special thanks to our members, Ines Belaali, Juliana Shitindi and Ahmed Youra for their captivating presentations.🎤 🙌🏾Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success! Stay tuned for our upcoming initiatives! 🚀 #Investment #Africa #Entrepreneurship #Networking

👇🏾4 news of the week ! 🇲🇿Mozambique: Opposition calls for a general strike after a double political assassination. In response to these tragic events, the opposition is calling for a general strike to protest against political violence and demand justice. The situation highlights growing tensions in the country, where political-related violence is becoming increasingly concerning. Opposition parties are seeking to mobilize the public to make their voices heard against these acts of violence. 🇨🇮Ivory Coast: Voter registration for the 2025 presidential election has begun. The start of voter registration in Ivory Coast is underway in preparation for the 2025 presidential election. This process, aimed at updating the electoral roll, is crucial for ensuring transparent and inclusive elections. Authorities are encouraging citizen participation, emphasizing the importance of this step for the country's democracy. 🇿🇦South Africa: Taiwan urged to move its embassy from Pretoria. South Africa has demanded that Taiwan move its embassy from Pretoria due to Pretoria's support for the one-China policy. This request comes amid tense diplomatic relations, as Taiwan seeks to maintain ties with certain countries despite pressure from China. South African authorities emphasize the importance of respecting their diplomatic stance. 🇸🇳Senegal : Repatriation of over 100 people from Lebanon, while Lebanese in Dakar protest against the war. Senegal has repatriated over 100 people from Lebanon due to the escalating conflict in the region. Meanwhile, the Lebanese community in Dakar has organized protests to express their opposition to the war. These events highlight humanitarian concerns and growing tensions related to the situation in Lebanon.