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🌙 Ramadan Kareem from ABC EXPAT! 🌙 As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all our clients, partners, and friends observing this sacred time. May this month bring you peace, reflection, and prosperity. At ABC Expat, we celebrate the diversity and unity that define our global community. May this Ramadan be filled with blessings, generosity, and success for you and your loved ones. 🌟 Ramadan Kareem! 🌟 🌙 Ramadan Kareem de la part d’ABC EXPAT ! 🌙 À l’occasion du mois sacré de Ramadan, nous adressons nos meilleurs vœux à tous nos clients, partenaires et amis qui l’observent. Que ce mois vous apporte paix, réflexion et prospérité. Chez ABC Expat, nous célébrons la diversité et l’unité qui définissent notre communauté mondiale. Que ce Ramadan soit rempli de bénédictions, de générosité et de succès pour vous et vos proches. 🌟 Ramadan Kareem ! 🌟 #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak #ABCExpat #CommunautéGlobale #PaixEtProspérité #GlobalCommunity #PeaceAndProsperity

☕ Our top picks from the Service Économique Régional de Nairobi economic briefs for East Africa and the Indian Ocean (24-28 February 2025). 🌍 #EastAfrica 🏗 𝗞𝗳𝗪 & 𝗘𝗨 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 €𝟰𝟲𝗠 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 The East African Community (EAC) has signed four agreements worth €46M with the German Development Bank (KfW) and the European Union to enhance education, healthcare, and infrastructure across the region. ✅ €30M for expanding sewage networks in Uganda and Tanzania and building sanitation facilities in Kenya ✅ €12M to strengthen rapid disease diagnosis for emerging health threats (Ebola, dengue, COVID-19, Marburg, and Mpox) ✅ €4M for STEM and Economics scholarships to support higher education 🇸🇸 #SouthSudan 💎 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹-𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The government of South Sudan is launching a large-scale geological mapping project to assess its gold, copper, zinc, lead, rare earth minerals, uranium, iron, and diamond reserves. 🇲🇺 #Mauritius ✈️ 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 Tourist arrivals in Mauritius reached 1,382,177 (+6.7% vs. 2023), nearly matching 2019 levels (1,383,488). Revenue increased +8.8% to 93.6B MUR (€1.9B) in 2024. Top visitor markets: France (339,421), UK (158,188), Réunion (140,618), Germany (123,825), South Africa (106,542), India (56,788) 🇰🇪 #Kenya 💰 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 $𝟵𝟬𝟬𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 Kenya plans to repurchase $900M of its $2.1B eurobond issued in May 2019. This is the second eurobond buyback by Kenya’s Treasury after an earlier February 2024 operation, aiming to reduce short-term debt pressure 🇪🇹 #Ethiopia 🔋 𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Ethiopia has joined ATIDI’s (African Trade & Investment Development Insurance) RLSF program, backed by Norad and KfW, to secure payments for independent power producers (IPPs) and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The country aims to diversify its energy mix, currently reliant on hydropower, by developing solar, wind, and geothermal projects 🇩🇯 #Djibouti ♻️ 𝗘𝗨 & 𝗔𝗙𝗗 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 Djibouti, with support from the French Development Agency (AFD) and the EU, is launching a modern waste management project to build a sanitary landfill meeting international standards and develop a waste sorting and recycling center to promote a circular economy. By 2035, the initiative aims to eliminate illegal dumpsites, improve public health, and reduce carbon emissions. 💼 Interested in expanding your business in Africa? ABC EXPAT provides expert guidance on market entry, compliance, and business growth. Contact us to explore new opportunities! 🚀 #Africa #EconomicGrowth #Infrastructure #Investment #Sustainability #ABCExpat

☕ Our top picks from the Service Économique Régional de Nairobi economic briefs for East Africa and the Indian Ocean (17-21 February 2025). 🇰🇪 #Kenya ⚡ World Bank’s KOSAP Project to Expand Off-Grid Electrification On February 19, 2025, Kenya launched the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) with the support of the World Bank. The initiative aims to electrify marginalized communities across 14 counties. Implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya Power, and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), the project includes: ✅ $48M for standalone solar systems and clean cooking solutions for households ✅ $40M for off-grid solar systems and solar water pumps for community facilities ✅ $22M for implementation support and capacity building 🇸🇸 #SouthSudan 💡 AfDB & EU Fund Uganda-South Sudan Power Interconnection The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $153.66M for a 400 kV power interconnection project linking Uganda and South Sudan. The 300 km infrastructure is also financed by: ✅ The European Union (€48.93M) ✅ The Ugandan government ($17.44M) With a total investment of $260M, the project includes the construction and upgrading of substations, distribution networks, and new connections to improve energy access in South Sudan. 🇪🇹 #Ethiopia 📉 Inflation Drops by 13.9 Points While Exports Double in 2024 Six months into the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ethiopia's central bank reports a significant drop in inflation, from 29.4% (Jan 2024) to 15.5% (Jan 2025), driven by tight monetary policies and IMF-backed reforms. Exports doubled in H2 2024 vs. 2023, boosted by: ✅ Gold (+735%) ✅ Coffee (+60%) ✅ Remittances grew by 23%, reaching $1.8B, driven by the liberalization of foreign exchange in July 2024. Interbank market transactions have also surged since their launch in Q4 2024. 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🌱 AfDB Grants $9.4M to Protect National Parks & Boost Agriculture On February 10, 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced a $9.42M climate resilience grant for Madagascar, as part of a $31M fund covering four African nations. Approved on December 18, 2024, the project aims to: ✅ Restore protected areas in Andringitra, Lokobe, and Nosy Hara ✅ Create 1,500 jobs, including 500 for women ✅ Boost agricultural production (+24,000 tons of rice, +14,000 tons of cereals & legumes) ✅ Train 24,000 farmers in modern irrigation techniques 🔗 ABC EXPAT remains committed to supporting businesses and investors navigating Africa’s dynamic markets! #Africa #EconomicGrowth #Investment #RenewableEnergy #Trade #Kenya #SouthSudan #Ethiopia #Madagascar #AfDB #WorldBank #Infrastructure #BusinessOpportunities

🌍 [FR] Conférence : Réussir son implantation en Afrique 🌍 ABC EXPAT est ravi d'annoncer la participation d'Augustin Bonniol, CEO d'ABC EXPAT, à la conférence organisée par NEOMA Alumni, le 18 mars à Paris ! 🎤✨ 🔹 Thème : 📌 S’implanter en Afrique : Stratégies Gagnantes et Pièges à Éviter L'Afrique est un continent d'opportunités, mais aussi de défis ! Cette conférence réunira Augustin Bonniol et Izar HYACINTHE, CEO de Concretiz, pour partager des insights concrets, des stratégies éprouvées et des erreurs à éviter pour réussir son développement en Afrique. 💡 Au programme : ✅ Dynamiques économiques et secteurs à fort potentiel ✅ Opportunités d’investissement et expansion des entreprises ✅ Stratégies d’adaptation aux marchés locaux ✅ Cadre réglementaire et financement ✅ Success stories et networking 📍 Lieu : NEOMA Alumni - Espace Belles Feuilles, Paris 📆 Date : 18 mars 2025 à 19h 🍸 Cocktail Networking à suivre ! 📢 Inscription et détails ici : https://lnkd.in/d27Pf2vR OSCI - Les Accélérateurs du développement international🌍↗ Stratexio CORYLLIS® Le salon permanent du commerce international. Bretagne Commerce International Club V.I.E French-African Foundation Bpifrance Expat Communication Business France CCI France International Conseil présidentiel pour l'Afrique French Foreign Trade Advisors Le Moci CBSOA Dynamic Export FIAFE EFE International Franchise World Link MEDEF International LEAGUEXPORT ICC France 🔗 Ne manquez pas cette opportunité d'échanger avec des experts et entrepreneurs passionnés du continent africain ! 🌍 [EN] Conference: Succeeding in Business Expansion in Africa 🌍 ABC EXPAT is delighted to announce that Augustin Bonniol, CEO of ABC EXPAT, will be a guest speaker at NEOMAfrica’s upcoming conference on March 18 in Paris! 🎤✨ 🔹 Theme: 📌 Expanding in Africa: Winning Strategies and Pitfalls to Avoid Africa is a continent full of opportunities, but also challenges! This conference will bring together Augustin Bonniol and Izar Hyacinthe, CEO of Concretiz, to share key insights, proven strategies, and common mistakes to avoid when expanding in Africa. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ Economic trends and high-potential sectors ✅ Investment opportunities and business expansion ✅ Adapting to local markets ✅ Regulatory framework and financing ✅ Success stories and networking 📍 Location: NEOMA Alumni - Espace Belles Feuilles, Paris 📆 Date: March 18, 2025, at 7 PM 🍸 Cocktail Networking to follow! 📢 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d27Pf2vR 🔗 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with experts and passionate entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s business landscape!

🔴 Fake news in Africa: 5 key takeaways from our #AISummit event Concerto co-hosted a high-level dinner with Jeune Afrique Media Group Forum de Paris sur la Paix and French-African Foundation bringing together key leaders to tackle disinformation. ⬇️Swipe through our carousel to explore the key insights. _ 🔴 Fake news en Afrique : 5 points clés de notre événement #AISummit Concerto a co-organisé un dîner de haut niveau avec Jeune Afrique Media Group, le Forum de Paris sur la Paix et la French-African Foundation, réunissant des leaders engagés contre la désinformation. ⬇️ "Swipez" pour découvrir les enseignements clés.

UEIE2025 ❗ Jour J : Les inscriptions sont ouvertes ❗ 🌟 Inscriptions ouvertes dès aujourd’hui sur le site my.weezevent.com/ueie-2025 🌟 🌐✨ Pour sa septième édition, l’Université d’Été de l’Internationalisation des Entreprises vous propose de vivre une expérience immersive de ces deux journées à Thecamp à Aix-en-Provence le jeudi 3 et le vendredi 4 juillet 2025. Le thème de cette année : « Performer à l’international : Croissance, partenariats, leadership au cœur des enjeux des entreprises. » Au programme : -Conférences plénières : des intervenants de haut niveau sur la performance à l’international et ses enjeux pour les entreprises. -Sessions ateliers : deux sessions d’ateliers pour approfondir sur la thématique.  -Networking : une soirée de Networking et un cocktail déjeunatoire pour échanger dans une ambiance conviviale et élargir son réseau professionnel. Ne ratez pas ce rendez-vous annuel pour échanger entre dirigeants exportateurs, experts de l'accompagnement publics et privés et enseignants-chercheurs ! 🎫 Tarifs: 🔹460€ HT tout inclus (plénières, ateliers, 2 déjeuners, dîner, soirée et hébergement pour la nuit du jeudi 03 juillet) ⚠️ Attention l’option avec hébergement est disponible jusqu’au 1er juin 2025 uniquement 🔹340€ HT sans hébergement, incluant (plénières, ateliers, 2 déjeuners, dîner, soirée) ❗ Attention le nombre de places disponibles est limité ❗ Vous pouvez dès à présent acheter vos places pour l'UEIE 2025: my.weezevent.com/ueie-2025 Informations supplémentaires de l'UEIE 2025 sur : www.ueie.fr #UEIE2025 #AixenProvence #Thecamp #Immersion #Commerce #International #Exportartion #Inscription #Billetterie

☕ Our top picks from the Service Économique Régional de Nairobi economic briefs for East Africa and the Indian Ocean (3-7 February 2025). 🌍 #Regional 🚆 Agreement Signed with China for Railway Construction The governments of Burundi and Tanzania have signed a USD 2.2 billion agreement with two Chinese companies for the construction of a 282 km standard gauge railway between the two countries. The railway will be built by China Railway Engineering Group and China Railway Engineering Design and Consulting and will be used to transport minerals to the port city of Dar es Salaam. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is providing a mix of grants and loans to finance the project. Once completed, the railway is expected to transport up to 3 million tons of minerals per year. 🇪🇹 #Ethiopia 🚀 State-Owned Enterprises Record Strong Performance Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), which manages Ethiopia’s state-owned enterprises, announced that these companies generated EUR 6.8 billion in revenue during the first half of FY24/25, accounting for 20% of the country’s total tax revenue. This strong performance is largely driven by Ethiopian Airlines and EthioTelecom. Other enterprises have also recorded positive results, such as Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL), which posted a record profit of EUR 70 million, surpassing its projections by 150% due to ongoing liberalization reforms. EIH plans to contribute EUR 105 million to the national budget while reinvesting its earnings to support the expansion of state-owned enterprises and attract new investments, particularly through privatization projects and partnerships with the private sector. 🇰🇪 #Kenya 🏦 Monetary Policy Committee Lowers Central Bank Rate On February 5, 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 50 basis points to 10.75% (down from 11.25% in December 2024). This decision comes amid low inflation (+3.3% in January 2025, below the midpoint of the 5% target range) and a slight economic slowdown. However, it is worth noting that the pace of monetary easing has slowed (-50 basis points for this meeting, compared to -75 basis points in the October and December 2024 meetings). 🇲🇺 #Mauritius 📊 Moody’s Maintains Sovereign Rating but Lowers Outlook to "Negative" Credit rating agency Moody’s has confirmed Mauritius’ sovereign rating at Baa3, allowing the country to retain its “Investment Grade” status, while adjusting the outlook from stable to negative. Moody’s justifies this revision by citing the country’s deteriorating fiscal situation, indicating an increased risk of a rating downgrade in the medium term if corrective measures are not taken. According to the agency’s criteria, the Mauritian economy falls below the required thresholds to maintain this rating. Moody’s emphasizes the need for fiscal consolidation to stabilize the situation. #EastAfrica #EconomicGrowth #Investment #Kenya #Mauritius #Ethiopia #Trade #BusinessExpansion #MarketsTrends #News

🚀 We’re Hiring: Relocation Officer – Nairobi (KE) 🚀 Are you a self-driven, dynamic, and highly organized professional with a passion for client service and business growth? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building strong relationships with key clients? If so, we want you on our team! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and autonomous Relocation Officer to manage our corporate client relocations to Kenya, ensuring a seamless transition for expatriates. This role is at the heart of our business, helping us drive growth and long-term success. 🌍 What You’ll Be Doing: ✅ Housing & Schooling Visits: Coordinate and organize visits for expatriates to find the perfect home and educational facilities. ✅ Lease Agreements & Security Audits: Prepare lease agreements and conduct security checks for expat accommodations. ✅ Client Preview Trips & Area Orientation: Arrange orientation tours to help clients settle in with confidence. ✅ Transport Solutions & Compliance: Assist in securing transport options while ensuring regulatory compliance. ✅ Banking & Insurance Support: Guide clients through banking procedures and insurance setup. ✅ Pet Import & Export Assistance: Manage logistics and compliance for relocating pets. ✅ Domestic Staff Recruitment: Find and vet the best household staff for expatriates. ✅ Client Database & CRM Management: Keep records updated for smooth operations and strategic decision-making. ✅ Strategic Reporting: Provide key insights and reports to the Relocation Manager. ✅ Market Insights & Strategy: Share valuable market trends and strategies. ✅ And More! Be ready to take on additional tasks to ensure exceptional service delivery. 🎯 Who We’re Looking For: ✔️ Education: Degree in Business Administration/Management or related field. ✔️ Experience: Minimum 2 years in Relocation or Real Estate industries. ✔️ Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, multitasking, and project management abilities. ✔️ Language: Fluent in English (French is a plus!). ✔️ Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the expatriation and real estate markets. ✔️ Sales Acumen: Proven track record in B2B sales. 💼 What’s in It for You? ✨ Competitive salary & benefits. ✨ A vibrant, fast-paced, and supportive work culture. ✨ The opportunity to work in a company making an impact across Africa. 🔎 Think you’re the perfect fit? We can’t wait to meet you! 📩 How to Apply: Send your CV and academic qualifications to careers@abcexpat.com and jnangami@abcexpat.com with the subject "RELOCATION OFFICER" by Friday, 14th February 2025. 📌 Include: Your current and expected salary + daytime phone contacts. ⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 📢 Screening Questions (Must-Haves): 1️⃣ Do you have 2+ years of experience in Relocation or Real Estate? ✅ 2️⃣ Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree? ✅ 3️⃣ Are you familiar with the expatriation market? ✅ 📍 Join us and be part of something bigger! 🌍✨

2024, plus d’exportateurs, plus d’exportations ! 🇫🇷🚀    En 2024, notre balance commerciale continue de s’améliorer et contribue positivement à la croissance du PIB pour la 2ᵉ année consécutive (+0,9 pt).   Nos entreprises exportatrices battent un record avec 151 000 entreprises engagées sur les marchés internationaux !    ✅ Les exportations de biens retrouvent leur niveau d’avant-crise ✅ Le secteur du parfum et des cosmétiques atteint un record historique avec un solde de 17,3 Md€  ✅ L’industrie pharmaceutique rebondit avec 4,3 Md€ d’excédent  ✅ Le tourisme affiche son meilleur solde depuis 2013 (15,8 Md€)  ✅ Grâce aux performances record du tourisme et du secteur financier, la balance des services atteint un excédent de 48,9 Md€, preuve de l’attractivité de la France    🌍 Nos entreprises gagnent du terrain à l’international. La bataille de l'export se prépare ensemble : dans nos territoires et avec nos partenaires européens. 🇪🇺

👍Plus d’un tiers des dirigeants français envisagent une implantation à l’international d’ici fin 2025 Eurogroup Consulting dévoile les résultats de son nouveau Baromètre des Dirigeants français 2025, réalisé en partenariat avec le réseau des entrepreneurs des Chambres de Commerce et d’Industrie de France, CCI France International, les Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France et BFM Business. ➡️ Retrouvez l'article de CLASSE EXPORT ainsi que l'intégralité  du rapport : https://lnkd.in/dmCmChQ4 #dirigeant #france #barometre #entrepreneurs #OSCI #plusfortsgracealexport #mieuxetplus OSCI - Les Accélérateurs du développement international🌍↗ 📈+ 170 membres 👉+140 pays couverts 👌40 délégations pays ✅5 continents  ➡️+20 ans  🌍 www.osci.trade ✨ Développement & Accompagnement à l'International 📩contact@osci.trade Chloé BERNDT 🇫🇷🌍🇨🇳 Hervé DRUART Magali CHAPELLE LEMAISTRE Anne LANOY 🌍↗️ Gaëlle BALDET-LADAN Linda FOURNIER Christel Guidon Soreasmey KE BIN Arnaud LEURENT Anne Martel-Reison • EOC INTERNATIONAL Thierry Mermet • Founder of Source Of Asia Laura Naville Sebastien Oum Sylvie P.  Camille VERCHERY 🇫🇷🌎🇨🇳 Jean Bianco Lionel DESCHAUX Fabrice Folliot Augustin Bonniol Christelle Maffre isabelle ADONIS-FLANDRINA Laurence ALLOT• IDELA Stanislas Bailly Christophe CORDÈS Cécile Boury • CBCI FRANCE Jennifer SAVINA Isabelle ROY Serge Greck Aurélie Voillot Robaldo Frantz Dumey Jean Girard