Jean-Louis Louvel

The economy of Nigeria is diversified, with sectors such as oil, agriculture, telecommunications, and financial services contributing to its GDP. Oil is a significant source of revenue, but the country is seeking to diversify its economy to reduce its dependence on this sector.

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#LIKENOTHINGEVERHAPPENED? Kenyan youth must refuse and not be content with this backpedaling. When the people elect a president, they try to make the wisest choice about the person who will love them, protect them, defend them and bring improvement to their lives. Of course, it is almost impossible to find the right person since the entire political communication system is based on lies and false promises, in several countries. Some even doubt that this optimal profile can exist. But the people console themselves by saying that they have at least made the best choice among those they had to decide between. Among this people we just have to understand the minority of citizens who have exercised their right to vote freely. And so here is our dear elected president, installed and expected, without any idea of ​​his abilities and methods, once imbued with powers. During the mandate of any president, there will be several crises from moderately intense to very intense. It will only be through his positions in the face of these disturbances that his real capacity, his true state of mind, his respect and his love for his people, his determination to defend and protect his population and his non-negotiable opposition to sacrifice the least of its citizens, will be truly revealed and measured. In this case, playing sniper with the human heads of one's youth as a target which only requires the abandonment of a new disposition, then understanding that things were going to get worse until the ultimate conflagration to end. to delight, denotes a blatant lack of judgment, a total absence of wisdom, political pettiness, a lack of sense of protection of the children that a republic has entrusted to you and that you are supposed to defend, in short, an inability to make the right choices for the people and to know how to place yourself at their service as you promised and not to want to terrorize them by killing some of them to get others to abdicate on their demands which benefit their entire nation and which should just be re-discussed, until an agreement satisfies all parties. This president must resign or be ousted by the people. William Ruto must leave with his sad record of less than 2 years. Nothing will justify his remaining in power after having killed, just for a question of law, 23 of his little brothers of whom he should be the first protector.

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Great interview with OurCrowd Youssef Seffar on cybersecurity developments out of #israel in Forbes Africa. Israel can help transform the African ecosystem and create value to the economy. Now is the time to implement the Israeli model in Africa.

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The Global Startup Awards is a competition that aims to recognize and reward outstanding startups, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players across different regions ¹ ² ³. The competition involves several phases, including public nominations, selection of regional finalists, regional jury and public voting, and selection of global winners ². Here are some key points about the competition: - The competition is held annually and is open to startups, individuals, and ecosystem players from various regions ¹ ². - Public nominations are accepted, and anyone can nominate a startup, individual, or ecosystem player in relevant categories ¹ ². - The competition has several categories, including startup, individual, and ecosystem player categories ². - A jury selects the regional finalists, and the regional winners are selected based on a combination of jury ratings and public votes ². - The global winners are selected through a similar process, with global finalists competing in their respective categories ². Vote for African Puzzle and be part of the great initiative in an informal sector.

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It was a great opportunity to publish with EchoGeo on "A Growing Middle Class and Real Estate Development: Social change and urban densification in Kileleshwa (Nairobi)" https://lnkd.in/enZgJVBg with Dr. Catherine Gateri Owiti K'Akumu

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Increasing Efficiency Through Innovation and Education: A Conversation with Mamadou "Alpha" Diallo, Our New Operations Manager Up until 2020, Mamadou was a chef. He had never thought of becoming a truck driver. However, the first wave of lockdowns delivered a big hit to the hospitality industry, and Mamadou embarked on a peculiar career journey. He became a truck driver, but his keen eye for detail, diverse skill set, and excellent organizational skills made him a standout among his peers. In the past four years Mamadou has taken on roles with increasing responsibility, and his track record led him to D-B Cartage. Keep reading to find out more about our new Operations Manager: what attracted him to join our team; what he hopes to accomplish; his approach to community building, and more. Right off the bat, Mamadou emphasized that having a consistent work schedule and being able to spend more time with his family has been the main motivator behind his transition to increasingly administrative work. But that alone is not enough. He was drawn to D-B Cartage by our strong work ethic, values, and commitment to our community. He added that he especially appreciates D-B Cartage for offering competitive pay with comprehensive employee benefits, which seems to be a rarity in the industry. Mamadou is laser-focused on increasing efficiency and improving communication through technological innovation and education. His main goal is to help everyone who needs to improve their understanding and use of the technology we utilize at D-B Cartage, including various electronic devices. D-B takes pride in its employees’ tenure, but with an aging workforce, we are excited to have Mamadou work on resolving this pain point with such passion and empathy. His first impression is that thanks to everyone’s openness to learn and improve, he can create a fun, supportive, and productive work environment. His approach to tackling the challenges he faces is rooted in continued education of the existing workforce, but is ultimately focused on making trucking an attractive career for young people. He hopes to contribute to making D-B Cartage, and the industry as a whole, a sustainable choice for people entering the workforce. His advice for new employees is surprisingly simple yet profound: “Watch, listen, and practice.” With hands-on industry experience, deep understanding of operations, and clear vision for the future, Mamadou’s addition to our team means we have one more all-rounder on board. Regarding community-building, Mamadou shared his perspective on nurturing relationships within the team: “I joke; I like to joke with people. I also try to find out what they value and compliment them. Be polite, show them love.” Mamadou’s approach highlights the importance of the art of observation and adds a necessary dimension of humanness to corporate relationships. Join us in congratulating Mamadou on his new position in the comments below. #EmployeeSpotlight

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Thank you ChildFund Sénégal for this crucial and impactful press release. The data presented is alarming and highlights the urgent need for action against online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Africa. The fact that Africa is becoming a new frontier for online sexual predators is deeply concerning. It is imperative that we intensify our efforts to protect our children and strengthen the laws and services necessary to prevent these heinous crimes. Investment in surveillance technologies and digital forensics training for law enforcement is essential. The current systems are clearly inadequate and leave a worrisome gap for predators to exploit. Let us work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. #ChildProtection #FightAbuse #OnlineSafety #OSEAC Ministère de la Famille et des Solidarités ChildFund International ChildFund International - Africa

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Maad, a startup founded in Senegal, has secured $3.2 million in funding to fuel its #growth in the country and expand into French-speaking regions. The company operates an end-to-end distribution platform that connects informal retailers (mom-and-pop stores) directly with fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) suppliers. Prior to becoming a B2B e-commerce platform in September 2021, Maad started as a data collection provider before #transitioning to software development to help companies manage internal distribution. Witnessing how their software empowered FMCG suppliers manage distribution challenges inspired the founders to create a centralized platform. Solving problems for informal retailers Maad addresses key issues faced by informal #retailers, including stockouts and high inventory costs caused by multiple layers of distributors. #Customers can place orders through Maad's call center, field agents, or the app (responsible for 75% of orders). The company fulfills orders from its warehouses using its own delivery service to ensure consistency and cost-efficiency. Building a strong network With a network of 80 suppliers, Maad serves over 6,500 active retailers and boasts a monthly GMV of $3 million. Collaboration with suppliers allows Maad to offer #competitive pricing and exclusive access to certain products, attracting informal retailers. These small #shops are crucial for manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for roughly 80% of household retail sales due to their local presence. Beyond transactions Maad goes beyond facilitating transactions by collecting data on both products and retailers. These valuable insights are used to support suppliers in making informed business decisions. Additionally, Maad helps informal retailers address inventory sourcing and financing #challenges. Funding in a cautious climate Maad's funding comes at a time when B2B e-commerce businesses in Africa are facing investor hesitation due to thin margins and capital-intensive models. This has resulted in scaling back for some players and closures for others. However, Maad seems unfazed, leveraging its claimed first-mover advantage in #Senegal. Looking ahead: Expansion and new offerings Maad plans to expand its reach within Senegal, targeting remote areas. The company also aims to enter a new French-speaking market by the end of 2024. Furthermore, Maad intends to introduce a buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) service to provide shop owners with #credit for inventory purchases. www.tycoonstory.com #Africa #Commerce #B2B #ecommerce #Informal #Retail #Financial #Inclusion #Sustainable #SupplyChain #Senegal #FrenchAfrica #LogisticsTech #Agritech #Funding #buy #inventory #development #company #expansion #informal #transactions Maad Celmar Bonamour G Moulongo M Jessica Long Maimouna Dagois Alioune Sarr Sidy Niang Essodéké PANIZI🎯 Aissatou DIALLO Karimou Ba

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Akon City: should one throw the baby out with the bathwater? Over and above the tourism aspect, with a range of residences and hotels that would enrich and even complement the Senegalese range already available on the Petite Côte, are the following aspects of the project worth overlooking? - Collaboration with MMTC, a world-leading hospital in terms of both practitioners and equipment. Four districts there are already a reality: it became Kenya's referral center during the Covid and has now started a partnership with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Kisumu, to secure local staff commensurate with its ambitions. Their financial model enables them to care for the populations of the whole of Kakamega County at local rates, a far cry from medical tourism rates. Could Senegal, our country, which is capable of graduating sixty-eight of its citizens at the 2023 “Agrégation de médecine” (The African French speaking university contest of its medical PHD), and which has trained a large number of Maghrebian nationals that our wealthy populations are going to find because of the quality of their facilities, meet with promoter Akon to invite him to prioritize and size this component, which is already present in his approach? - Right from the publication of its white paper, the project boasts a university component, with the possibility of partnerships with Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Berkeley. It emerges that these universities, among the top in the USA, are interested in Africa, where they want to establish themselves. Can't Senegal, which for sixty years has sent many of its best students abroad, with no guarantee that they will return to serve their country, find in this project an opportunity to improve cutting-edge African training in its tropics? Can the Authority ask Akon to make higher education a priority? - Cryptocurrency is already a reality in the WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union). The world-leading Binance platform has already introduced "peer-to-peer" transactions there since mid-August 2021, where it has included the CFA (XOF/XAF). The competent banking authority cannot ignore this. For the Senegalese, all you need is a valid passport and ... the knowledge of how to buy one. As far as we know, access to transactions is perfectly legal. As for foreign guests living in the country, they register directly with their passports. So, does the likely arrival of the Akoin cryptocurrency present any additional risk? In conclusion, don't the promising aspects of the project merit the Senegalese authorities' efforts to steer the Akon promoter and his partners in the direction of a national impact compatible with his ambitions? Should they allow a certain suspicious climate to take over, when they have given Akon a lease on the SAPCO land title? J. C. Edouard SARR, Industrial Engineer, Senior Manager in Maintenance, Production and HSE; Native of Mbodiène.

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As a journalist, there is nothing I love more than delving into new topics, learning more about them and finding new story angles. So when ambitious startup Capmad approached Contese about creating a four-month content strategy for its online magazine, it was time to dive into the world of finance and investment in Africa. This Madagascar-based business provides insights and advice on business and economic opportunities in Africa and the Indian Ocean. It was fascinating to learn about how Africa is leading the way in green tech and a new approach to banking, how tiny startups are making a global impression and how Indian Ocean islands are holding the world to account when it comes to climate change. Using a blend of in-depth research and SEO, we came up with hundreds of feature ideas and mapped them all out for the Capmad team, with snappy headlines and keywords to help attract readers. It’s fantastic to see everything this startup is achieving and we can’t wait to get started on their next project… https://www.capmad.com/

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As we enter the second half of the year, I am pleased to announce Amundi achieved a very good performance in the first half and second quarter of 2024.   ➡️ Commercial activity was strong with dynamic & diversified net #inflows of over +€15bn. Momentum was positive notably in active & passive management. ➡️ This translated into strong financials both with robust growth in revenues, and a net #income that grew by +9.4% compared to Q2 2023.   We’ve made several progress in our strategic priorities, notably:   ➡️ In #Asia, where assets under management increased by +19% year-on-year, and reached €451bn, quadrupling since 2015. ➡️ In Third-Party #Distribution: net inflows exceeded +€12bn over the half year despite risk aversion from retail.   A special thanks to our clients for their trust and to our teams who have once again proven their commitment!

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