Medef international

Mauritania
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's itinerary for Paris state visit

The Mauritanian president will travel to France from 15 to 17 April. In addition to formal events and a diplomatic and business programme, he is scheduled to travel to Brest.

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"Siteny", Wagner, Faure Gnassingbé

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Madagascar
Business delegation to travel to Paris in wake of Randrianirina's Paris visit

Three members of the GEM Malagasy employers' group will travel to Paris this month. Organised with French business group MEDEF International, the visit aims to produce a structured roadmap and promote numerous projects.

Kenya, Madagascar
Dilemma over sending Africa-France summit invite to Malagasy junta

Suspended from the African Union following Colonel Michael Randrianirina's seizure of power, Madagascar remains excluded from the organisation's bodies until the next elections. As such, the Kenyan government is hesitant to invite the junta to the talks, despite Paris's more favourable position.

Rwanda
Delegations from French companies prepare a visit to Kigali

The first mission, led by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is scheduled for March. MEDEF International, for its part, is planning a mission in May.

Madagascar
Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Due to a coincidence, delegations representing two French construction companies, Matière and Vinci, are currently in Antananarivo.

Madagascar
MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Two representatives of the French employers' federation are visiting the country to follow up on the economic round tables held in spring 2025 on the occasion of Emmanuel Macron's state visit. They also intend to establish initial contact with the new authorities.

Libya
French investors walk tightrope between Dbeibeh and Haftar

Business groups from France are trying to advance their interests in western Libya, while maintaining their business networks in the east. It's a successful strategy that has resulted in the recent creation of two partnerships in Paris.

Ethiopia
Business forum attracts European giants in Paris

Medef International is to host a delegation of Ethiopian entrepreneurs in France. Led by Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide, it will notably include Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew.

Morocco
Boss of French energy company Engie walking the high wire in Dakhla

On 9 October, the Engie chairman will meet with the French and Moroccan employers' associations. The goal is to promote the group's activities in disputed Western Sahara, without upsetting Algeria, which supplies Engie with gas.

Madagascar
Although dormant, Air Madagascar discreetly appoints new chairman

Air Madagascar has quietly appointed a new chairman of the board, former minister Joël Randriamandranto.