[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @AfreximResearch Afreximbank Research Several African countries, including Togo, Malawi, Seychelles, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Principe, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, and Eritrea, have implemented or are planning policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades to improve their business and investment climates. These efforts aim to attract foreign direct investment, promote economic diversification, and support sustainable growth. African countries are also focusing on enhancing transparency, governance, and regulatory frameworks to create a more open and competitive business environment. ### Engagements: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::958350028581433345/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXX +1,134% - X Month XXXXXX -XX% - X Months XXXXXXX +140% - X Year XXXXXXX -XX% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::958350028581433345/posts_active)  - X Week XX +1,500% - X Month XX +15% - X Months XXX +365% - X Year XXX +769% ### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::958350028581433345/followers)  - X Week XXXXX +0.12% - X Month XXXXX +0.43% - X Months XXXXX +14% - X Year XXXXX +26% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::958350028581433345/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::958350028581433345/influence) --- **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) XXXXX% [finance](/list/finance) XXXXX% **Social topic influence** [investment](/topic/investment) #2423, [$6753t](/topic/$6753t) #1183, [central african republic](/topic/central-african-republic) #11, [summary](/topic/summary) #552, [comoros](/topic/comoros) #49, [hub](/topic/hub) #2995, [insurance](/topic/insurance) #1069, [seychelles](/topic/seychelles) #70, [longterm](/topic/longterm) #572, [djibouti](/topic/djibouti) #76 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@afreximbankcom](/creator/undefined) [@thesfzcompany](/creator/undefined) [@sfzafrica](/creator/undefined) [@profosinbajo](/creator/undefined) [@donaldkaberuka](/creator/undefined) [@sgyemikale](/creator/undefined) [@afreximbanktv](/creator/undefined) [@afreximbank](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::958350028581433345/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "2025 Central African Republic Country Profile The CAR is strengthening its business environment by improving data transparency and governance. In May 2025 the country launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) under the IMFs Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) consolidating macroeconomic and financial indicators to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. By aligning with international data standards the CAR is improving economic visibility and creating a more-predictable environment for private sector engagement. The CAR is also boosting its trade environment" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548412903743855) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:15Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Comoros Country Profile Comoros strategic location on Africas east coast gives it long-term potential as a maritime and trade hub particularly as shipping and digital flows rise across the Indian Ocean. While infrastructure gaps remain the government is prioritising transport links and digital modernisation. Joining the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) in May 2024 underscored its commitment to digital transformation e-commerce growth and cross-border trade Comoros engagement with the IMF continues to support investor confidence and policy reform. Under its four-year USD43 million ECF" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055825025388982) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Comoros Country Profile Comoros strategic location on Africas east coast gives it long-term potential as a maritime and trade hub particularly as shipping and digital flows rise across the Indian Ocean. While infrastructure gaps remain the government is prioritising transport links and digital modernisation. Joining the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) in May 2024 underscored its commitment to digital transformation e-commerce growth and cross-border trade Comoros engagement with the IMF continues to support investor confidence and policy reform. Under its four-year USD43 million ECF" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548367257076068) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:15Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Malawi Country Profile Malawi is trying to improve its investment climate and attract foreign direct investment. The Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024 strengthened the mandate of the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) established the One Stop Centre and eased regulatory processes. Foreign ownership is permitted across all sectors and investors benefit from minimal location or sectoral restrictions. Malawi is investing in transport and logistics infrastructure to reduce trade costs and improve export competitiveness. The government aims to lessen reliance on South African" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980551939344507020) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements "2025 So Tom and Prncipe Country Profile So Tom and Prncipe has taken steps to improve its investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Reforms have focused on increasing transparency tackling corruption and creating a more-open business environment. Former public monopolies in farming banking insurance telecommunications airline services and trade have been dismantled to support a more-level playing field for investors. The governments engagement with the IMF will support investor confidence and encourage broader economic reforms. In October 2024 So Toman authorities" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055595034685552) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Seychelles Country Profile Seychelles has a strong track record of attracting FDI reflecting the governments commitment to economic diversification. By developing sectors such as fisheries renewable energy and financial services the country aims to support more-sustainable long-term growth. The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) acts as a one-stop shop for investors hosting regular sector-specific meetings and a biennial National Business Forum to engage with the private sector. In early 2025 Seychelles began developing an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Portal to streamline business" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055652765041022) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XX engagements "2025 Seychelles Country Profile Seychelles has a strong track record of attracting FDI reflecting the governments commitment to economic diversification. By developing sectors such as fisheries renewable energy and financial services the country aims to support more-sustainable long-term growth. The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) acts as a one-stop shop for investors hosting regular sector-specific meetings and a biennial National Business Forum to engage with the private sector. In early 2025 Seychelles began developing an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Portal to streamline business" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055674428674089) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Central African Republic Country Profile The CAR is strengthening its business environment by improving data transparency and governance. In May 2025 the country launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) under the IMFs Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) consolidating macroeconomic and financial indicators to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. By aligning with international data standards the CAR is improving economic visibility and creating a more-predictable environment for private sector engagement. The CAR is also boosting its trade environment" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055763750821987) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Comoros Country Profile Comoros strategic location on Africas east coast gives it long-term potential as a maritime and trade hub particularly as shipping and digital flows rise across the Indian Ocean. While infrastructure gaps remain the government is prioritising transport links and digital modernisation. Joining the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) in May 2024 underscored its commitment to digital transformation e-commerce growth and cross-border trade Comoros engagement with the IMF continues to support investor confidence and policy reform. Under its four-year USD43 million ECF" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055847317786879) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Djibouti Country Profile Djibouti continues to position itself as an open investment-ready economy with targeted policy reforms aimed at supporting diversification and digitalisation. The government has prioritised infrastructure-led development while also strengthening its regulatory framework to attract foreign capital. In June 2025 Djiboutis National Assembly approved a Digital Code consolidating e-commerce cybersecurity data protection and electronic communications regulation reinforcing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening legal certainty for investors. Policy" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055895757807897) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Eritrea Country Profile The Eritrean government has signalled its interest in attracting more foreign investment. All sectors are formally open to investors under Investment Proclamation No. 59/1994 and Eritrean authorities have stated that investment incentives may be granted on a case-by-case basis. The gradual expansion of mining activity has introduced foreign players into the economy setting a precedent for future investment in logistics energy and infrastructure linked to extractives. Eritrea is looking to diversify its trade profile and reduce reliance on a narrow set of mineral" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055941563863418) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "November 2025 Q3-25 Africa Insights The Benefits of Competition: Opportunities for Africa in a World of Great Power Rivalry A sustained period of intense rivalry between the United States and China would fundamentally reshape the international context in which Africanstates operate. A period of intense rivalry between twosuperpowers would not be unprecedented and African policy-makers should learn from the Cold War between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (the USSR or Soviet Union). US policy-makers are unlikely to see Africa as a key priority although this may" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980552007220859349) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055192947740716) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:48Z 8366 followers, 1343 engagements "2025 Guinea-Bissau Country Profile Guinea-Bissau has moved to improve its operating environment by establishing an Investment Promotion Agency to serve as a one-stop shop for business entry and project support. Its mandate includes streamlining licensing promoting opportunities to foreign investors and coordinating with ministries to reduce red tape. The IMFs Extended Credit Facility approved in January 2023 for SDR28.4 million and augmented in November 2023 underpins fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Following its April 2025 review the IMF confirmed the authorities commitment to" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981056002058338725) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:52Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Autos Industry Outlook Opportunities for Developing Africas Automotive Sector Shifting Manufacturing Hubs Across Africa We highlight that automotive investment continues to shift from traditional manufacturing hubs in South Africa and increasingly to North African countries as European OEMs continue to on- and near-shore autos manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks. In brief shortening supply chains reduces costs for manufacturers making North African markets relatively attractive for European manufacturers. Historically South Africa has been the largest vehicle manufacturing hub" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981056121566552492) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:52Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Autos Industry Outlook Opportunities for Developing Africas Automotive Sector Shifting Manufacturing Hubs Across Africa We highlight that automotive investment continues to shift from traditional manufacturing hubs in South Africa and increasingly to North African countries as European OEMs continue to on- and near-shore autos manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks. In brief shortening supply chains reduces costs for manufacturers making North African markets relatively attractive for European manufacturers. Historically South Africa has been the largest vehicle manufacturing hub" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981056140285808996) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:52Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Togo Country Profile Togo is pursuing an ambitious policy agenda to enhance its business and trade environment guided by the national development plan and a complementary roadmap for 20202025. The focus is on attracting investment through infrastructure upgrades regulatory reform and targeted sector development. Key goals include positioning Lom as a regional trade and logistics hub boosting agricultural productivity supporting light manufacturing and achieving universal electrification. Togo has been advancing its business environment through comprehensive legal and institutional" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055725733630085) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Zimbabwe Country Profile Zimbabwes business environment is improving in line with ongoing reform and stronger regional and international ties. The country is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and maintains close relations with the African Union. Its open for business policy launched in 2018 has been complemented by the removal of majority local ownership requirements in most sectors. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) offers a one-stop platform for investors with incentives including tax breaks and capital investment allowances. The" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981056572651372915) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:54Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981056605304054115) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:54Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Djibouti Country Profile Djibouti continues to position itself as an open investment-ready economy with targeted policy reforms aimed at supporting diversification and digitalisation. The government has prioritised infrastructure-led development while also strengthening its regulatory framework to attract foreign capital. In June 2025 Djiboutis National Assembly approved a Digital Code consolidating e-commerce cybersecurity data protection and electronic communications regulation reinforcing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening legal certainty for investors. Policy" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548334562463853) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Autos Industry Outlook Opportunities for Developing Africas Automotive Sector Shifting Manufacturing Hubs Across Africa We highlight that automotive investment continues to shift from traditional manufacturing hubs in South Africa and increasingly to North African countries as European OEMs continue to on- and near-shore autos manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks. In brief shortening supply chains reduces costs for manufacturers making North African markets relatively attractive for European manufacturers. Historically South Africa has been the largest vehicle manufacturing hub" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548081092305254) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:13Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Guinea-Bissau Country Profile Guinea-Bissau has moved to improve its operating environment by establishing an Investment Promotion Agency to serve as a one-stop shop for business entry and project support. Its mandate includes streamlining licensing promoting opportunities to foreign investors and coordinating with ministries to reduce red tape. The IMFs Extended Credit Facility approved in January 2023 for SDR28.4 million and augmented in November 2023 underpins fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Following its April 2025 review the IMF confirmed the authorities commitment to" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548174180762099) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Guinea-Bissau Country Profile Guinea-Bissau has moved to improve its operating environment by establishing an Investment Promotion Agency to serve as a one-stop shop for business entry and project support. Its mandate includes streamlining licensing promoting opportunities to foreign investors and coordinating with ministries to reduce red tape. The IMFs Extended Credit Facility approved in January 2023 for SDR28.4 million and augmented in November 2023 underpins fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Following its April 2025 review the IMF confirmed the authorities commitment to" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548191511597458) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Djibouti Country Profile Djibouti continues to position itself as an open investment-ready economy with targeted policy reforms aimed at supporting diversification and digitalisation. The government has prioritised infrastructure-led development while also strengthening its regulatory framework to attract foreign capital. In June 2025 Djiboutis National Assembly approved a Digital Code consolidating e-commerce cybersecurity data protection and electronic communications regulation reinforcing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening legal certainty for investors. Policy" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548319207145669) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Togo Country Profile Togo is pursuing an ambitious policy agenda to enhance its business and trade environment guided by the national development plan and a complementary roadmap for 20202025. The focus is on attracting investment through infrastructure upgrades regulatory reform and targeted sector development. Key goals include positioning Lom as a regional trade and logistics hub boosting agricultural productivity supporting light manufacturing and achieving universal electrification. Togo has been advancing its business environment through comprehensive legal and institutional" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548654780850683) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:16Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Togo Country Profile Togo is pursuing an ambitious policy agenda to enhance its business and trade environment guided by the national development plan and a complementary roadmap for 20202025. The focus is on attracting investment through infrastructure upgrades regulatory reform and targeted sector development. Key goals include positioning Lom as a regional trade and logistics hub boosting agricultural productivity supporting light manufacturing and achieving universal electrification. Togo has been advancing its business environment through comprehensive legal and institutional" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548670740214071) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:16Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Seychelles Country Profile Seychelles has a strong track record of attracting FDI reflecting the governments commitment to economic diversification. By developing sectors such as fisheries renewable energy and financial services the country aims to support more-sustainable long-term growth. The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) acts as a one-stop shop for investors hosting regular sector-specific meetings and a biennial National Business Forum to engage with the private sector. In early 2025 Seychelles began developing an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Portal to streamline business" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548923287572566) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:17Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements "2025 So Tom and Prncipe Country Profile So Tom and Prncipe has taken steps to improve its investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Reforms have focused on increasing transparency tackling corruption and creating a more-open business environment. Former public monopolies in farming banking insurance telecommunications airline services and trade have been dismantled to support a more-level playing field for investors. The governments engagement with the IMF will support investor confidence and encourage broader economic reforms. In October 2024 So Toman authorities" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980548972897767857) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:17Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Malawi Country Profile Malawi is trying to improve its investment climate and attract foreign direct investment. The Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024 strengthened the mandate of the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) established the One Stop Centre and eased regulatory processes. Foreign ownership is permitted across all sectors and investors benefit from minimal location or sectoral restrictions. Malawi is investing in transport and logistics infrastructure to reduce trade costs and improve export competitiveness. The government aims to lessen reliance on South African" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980551946650918918) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "November 2025 Q3-25 Africa Insights The Benefits of Competition: Opportunities for Africa in a World of Great Power Rivalry A sustained period of intense rivalry between the United States and China would fundamentally reshape the international context in which Africanstates operate. A period of intense rivalry between twosuperpowers would not be unprecedented and African policy-makers should learn from the Cold War between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (the USSR or Soviet Union). US policy-makers are unlikely to see Africa as a key priority although this may" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980551990473118199) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1980552069934100593) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements "Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055218058977784) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:49Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements "2025 So Tom and Prncipe Country Profile So Tom and Prncipe has taken steps to improve its investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Reforms have focused on increasing transparency tackling corruption and creating a more-open business environment. Former public monopolies in farming banking insurance telecommunications airline services and trade have been dismantled to support a more-level playing field for investors. The governments engagement with the IMF will support investor confidence and encourage broader economic reforms. In October 2024 So Toman authorities" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055575426547952) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "2025 Central African Republic Country Profile The CAR is strengthening its business environment by improving data transparency and governance. In May 2025 the country launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) under the IMFs Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) consolidating macroeconomic and financial indicators to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. By aligning with international data standards the CAR is improving economic visibility and creating a more-predictable environment for private sector engagement. The CAR is also boosting its trade environment" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981055787200831826) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements "025 Agribusiness Industry Outlook Climate Recovery Supply Chain Shifts and Investment Momentum Will Boost African Agriculture Africas agricultural sector remains a cornerstone of economic activity employment and food security accounting for over half of jobs and around XX% of GDP in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over four times the global average. Although agricultures share of Africas exports remains relatively small the sector plays an outsized role in shaping consumption rural livelihoods and industrialisation strategies. The combination of high commodity prices more-favourable weather" [X Link](https://x.com/AfreximResearch/status/1981056666947752205) [@AfreximResearch](/creator/x/AfreximResearch) 2025-10-22T17:54Z 8366 followers, 1024 engagements
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Several African countries, including Togo, Malawi, Seychelles, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Principe, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, and Eritrea, have implemented or are planning policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades to improve their business and investment climates. These efforts aim to attract foreign direct investment, promote economic diversification, and support sustainable growth. African countries are also focusing on enhancing transparency, governance, and regulatory frameworks to create a more open and competitive business environment.
Social category influence countries XXXXX% finance XXXXX%
Social topic influence investment #2423, $6753t #1183, central african republic #11, summary #552, comoros #49, hub #2995, insurance #1069, seychelles #70, longterm #572, djibouti #76
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"2025 Central African Republic Country Profile The CAR is strengthening its business environment by improving data transparency and governance. In May 2025 the country launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) under the IMFs Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) consolidating macroeconomic and financial indicators to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. By aligning with international data standards the CAR is improving economic visibility and creating a more-predictable environment for private sector engagement. The CAR is also boosting its trade environment"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:15Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Comoros Country Profile Comoros strategic location on Africas east coast gives it long-term potential as a maritime and trade hub particularly as shipping and digital flows rise across the Indian Ocean. While infrastructure gaps remain the government is prioritising transport links and digital modernisation. Joining the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) in May 2024 underscored its commitment to digital transformation e-commerce growth and cross-border trade Comoros engagement with the IMF continues to support investor confidence and policy reform. Under its four-year USD43 million ECF"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Comoros Country Profile Comoros strategic location on Africas east coast gives it long-term potential as a maritime and trade hub particularly as shipping and digital flows rise across the Indian Ocean. While infrastructure gaps remain the government is prioritising transport links and digital modernisation. Joining the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) in May 2024 underscored its commitment to digital transformation e-commerce growth and cross-border trade Comoros engagement with the IMF continues to support investor confidence and policy reform. Under its four-year USD43 million ECF"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:15Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Malawi Country Profile Malawi is trying to improve its investment climate and attract foreign direct investment. The Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024 strengthened the mandate of the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) established the One Stop Centre and eased regulatory processes. Foreign ownership is permitted across all sectors and investors benefit from minimal location or sectoral restrictions. Malawi is investing in transport and logistics infrastructure to reduce trade costs and improve export competitiveness. The government aims to lessen reliance on South African"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 So Tom and Prncipe Country Profile So Tom and Prncipe has taken steps to improve its investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Reforms have focused on increasing transparency tackling corruption and creating a more-open business environment. Former public monopolies in farming banking insurance telecommunications airline services and trade have been dismantled to support a more-level playing field for investors. The governments engagement with the IMF will support investor confidence and encourage broader economic reforms. In October 2024 So Toman authorities"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Seychelles Country Profile Seychelles has a strong track record of attracting FDI reflecting the governments commitment to economic diversification. By developing sectors such as fisheries renewable energy and financial services the country aims to support more-sustainable long-term growth. The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) acts as a one-stop shop for investors hosting regular sector-specific meetings and a biennial National Business Forum to engage with the private sector. In early 2025 Seychelles began developing an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Portal to streamline business"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XX engagements
"2025 Seychelles Country Profile Seychelles has a strong track record of attracting FDI reflecting the governments commitment to economic diversification. By developing sectors such as fisheries renewable energy and financial services the country aims to support more-sustainable long-term growth. The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) acts as a one-stop shop for investors hosting regular sector-specific meetings and a biennial National Business Forum to engage with the private sector. In early 2025 Seychelles began developing an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Portal to streamline business"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Central African Republic Country Profile The CAR is strengthening its business environment by improving data transparency and governance. In May 2025 the country launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) under the IMFs Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) consolidating macroeconomic and financial indicators to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. By aligning with international data standards the CAR is improving economic visibility and creating a more-predictable environment for private sector engagement. The CAR is also boosting its trade environment"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Comoros Country Profile Comoros strategic location on Africas east coast gives it long-term potential as a maritime and trade hub particularly as shipping and digital flows rise across the Indian Ocean. While infrastructure gaps remain the government is prioritising transport links and digital modernisation. Joining the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) in May 2024 underscored its commitment to digital transformation e-commerce growth and cross-border trade Comoros engagement with the IMF continues to support investor confidence and policy reform. Under its four-year USD43 million ECF"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Djibouti Country Profile Djibouti continues to position itself as an open investment-ready economy with targeted policy reforms aimed at supporting diversification and digitalisation. The government has prioritised infrastructure-led development while also strengthening its regulatory framework to attract foreign capital. In June 2025 Djiboutis National Assembly approved a Digital Code consolidating e-commerce cybersecurity data protection and electronic communications regulation reinforcing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening legal certainty for investors. Policy"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Eritrea Country Profile The Eritrean government has signalled its interest in attracting more foreign investment. All sectors are formally open to investors under Investment Proclamation No. 59/1994 and Eritrean authorities have stated that investment incentives may be granted on a case-by-case basis. The gradual expansion of mining activity has introduced foreign players into the economy setting a precedent for future investment in logistics energy and infrastructure linked to extractives. Eritrea is looking to diversify its trade profile and reduce reliance on a narrow set of mineral"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"November 2025 Q3-25 Africa Insights The Benefits of Competition: Opportunities for Africa in a World of Great Power Rivalry A sustained period of intense rivalry between the United States and China would fundamentally reshape the international context in which Africanstates operate. A period of intense rivalry between twosuperpowers would not be unprecedented and African policy-makers should learn from the Cold War between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (the USSR or Soviet Union). US policy-makers are unlikely to see Africa as a key priority although this may"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:48Z 8366 followers, 1343 engagements
"2025 Guinea-Bissau Country Profile Guinea-Bissau has moved to improve its operating environment by establishing an Investment Promotion Agency to serve as a one-stop shop for business entry and project support. Its mandate includes streamlining licensing promoting opportunities to foreign investors and coordinating with ministries to reduce red tape. The IMFs Extended Credit Facility approved in January 2023 for SDR28.4 million and augmented in November 2023 underpins fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Following its April 2025 review the IMF confirmed the authorities commitment to"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:52Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Autos Industry Outlook Opportunities for Developing Africas Automotive Sector Shifting Manufacturing Hubs Across Africa We highlight that automotive investment continues to shift from traditional manufacturing hubs in South Africa and increasingly to North African countries as European OEMs continue to on- and near-shore autos manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks. In brief shortening supply chains reduces costs for manufacturers making North African markets relatively attractive for European manufacturers. Historically South Africa has been the largest vehicle manufacturing hub"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:52Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Autos Industry Outlook Opportunities for Developing Africas Automotive Sector Shifting Manufacturing Hubs Across Africa We highlight that automotive investment continues to shift from traditional manufacturing hubs in South Africa and increasingly to North African countries as European OEMs continue to on- and near-shore autos manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks. In brief shortening supply chains reduces costs for manufacturers making North African markets relatively attractive for European manufacturers. Historically South Africa has been the largest vehicle manufacturing hub"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:52Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Togo Country Profile Togo is pursuing an ambitious policy agenda to enhance its business and trade environment guided by the national development plan and a complementary roadmap for 20202025. The focus is on attracting investment through infrastructure upgrades regulatory reform and targeted sector development. Key goals include positioning Lom as a regional trade and logistics hub boosting agricultural productivity supporting light manufacturing and achieving universal electrification. Togo has been advancing its business environment through comprehensive legal and institutional"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Zimbabwe Country Profile Zimbabwes business environment is improving in line with ongoing reform and stronger regional and international ties. The country is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and maintains close relations with the African Union. Its open for business policy launched in 2018 has been complemented by the removal of majority local ownership requirements in most sectors. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) offers a one-stop platform for investors with incentives including tax breaks and capital investment allowances. The"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:54Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:54Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Djibouti Country Profile Djibouti continues to position itself as an open investment-ready economy with targeted policy reforms aimed at supporting diversification and digitalisation. The government has prioritised infrastructure-led development while also strengthening its regulatory framework to attract foreign capital. In June 2025 Djiboutis National Assembly approved a Digital Code consolidating e-commerce cybersecurity data protection and electronic communications regulation reinforcing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening legal certainty for investors. Policy"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Autos Industry Outlook Opportunities for Developing Africas Automotive Sector Shifting Manufacturing Hubs Across Africa We highlight that automotive investment continues to shift from traditional manufacturing hubs in South Africa and increasingly to North African countries as European OEMs continue to on- and near-shore autos manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks. In brief shortening supply chains reduces costs for manufacturers making North African markets relatively attractive for European manufacturers. Historically South Africa has been the largest vehicle manufacturing hub"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:13Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Guinea-Bissau Country Profile Guinea-Bissau has moved to improve its operating environment by establishing an Investment Promotion Agency to serve as a one-stop shop for business entry and project support. Its mandate includes streamlining licensing promoting opportunities to foreign investors and coordinating with ministries to reduce red tape. The IMFs Extended Credit Facility approved in January 2023 for SDR28.4 million and augmented in November 2023 underpins fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Following its April 2025 review the IMF confirmed the authorities commitment to"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Guinea-Bissau Country Profile Guinea-Bissau has moved to improve its operating environment by establishing an Investment Promotion Agency to serve as a one-stop shop for business entry and project support. Its mandate includes streamlining licensing promoting opportunities to foreign investors and coordinating with ministries to reduce red tape. The IMFs Extended Credit Facility approved in January 2023 for SDR28.4 million and augmented in November 2023 underpins fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Following its April 2025 review the IMF confirmed the authorities commitment to"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Djibouti Country Profile Djibouti continues to position itself as an open investment-ready economy with targeted policy reforms aimed at supporting diversification and digitalisation. The government has prioritised infrastructure-led development while also strengthening its regulatory framework to attract foreign capital. In June 2025 Djiboutis National Assembly approved a Digital Code consolidating e-commerce cybersecurity data protection and electronic communications regulation reinforcing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening legal certainty for investors. Policy"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:14Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Togo Country Profile Togo is pursuing an ambitious policy agenda to enhance its business and trade environment guided by the national development plan and a complementary roadmap for 20202025. The focus is on attracting investment through infrastructure upgrades regulatory reform and targeted sector development. Key goals include positioning Lom as a regional trade and logistics hub boosting agricultural productivity supporting light manufacturing and achieving universal electrification. Togo has been advancing its business environment through comprehensive legal and institutional"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:16Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Togo Country Profile Togo is pursuing an ambitious policy agenda to enhance its business and trade environment guided by the national development plan and a complementary roadmap for 20202025. The focus is on attracting investment through infrastructure upgrades regulatory reform and targeted sector development. Key goals include positioning Lom as a regional trade and logistics hub boosting agricultural productivity supporting light manufacturing and achieving universal electrification. Togo has been advancing its business environment through comprehensive legal and institutional"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:16Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Seychelles Country Profile Seychelles has a strong track record of attracting FDI reflecting the governments commitment to economic diversification. By developing sectors such as fisheries renewable energy and financial services the country aims to support more-sustainable long-term growth. The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) acts as a one-stop shop for investors hosting regular sector-specific meetings and a biennial National Business Forum to engage with the private sector. In early 2025 Seychelles began developing an Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Portal to streamline business"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:17Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 So Tom and Prncipe Country Profile So Tom and Prncipe has taken steps to improve its investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Reforms have focused on increasing transparency tackling corruption and creating a more-open business environment. Former public monopolies in farming banking insurance telecommunications airline services and trade have been dismantled to support a more-level playing field for investors. The governments engagement with the IMF will support investor confidence and encourage broader economic reforms. In October 2024 So Toman authorities"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:17Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Malawi Country Profile Malawi is trying to improve its investment climate and attract foreign direct investment. The Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024 strengthened the mandate of the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) established the One Stop Centre and eased regulatory processes. Foreign ownership is permitted across all sectors and investors benefit from minimal location or sectoral restrictions. Malawi is investing in transport and logistics infrastructure to reduce trade costs and improve export competitiveness. The government aims to lessen reliance on South African"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"November 2025 Q3-25 Africa Insights The Benefits of Competition: Opportunities for Africa in a World of Great Power Rivalry A sustained period of intense rivalry between the United States and China would fundamentally reshape the international context in which Africanstates operate. A period of intense rivalry between twosuperpowers would not be unprecedented and African policy-makers should learn from the Cold War between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (the USSR or Soviet Union). US policy-makers are unlikely to see Africa as a key priority although this may"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-21T08:29Z 8367 followers, XXX engagements
"Q3-25 Commodities Outlook Agricultural markets are entering 2025 under softer price conditions with the Fitch Solutions Agriculture Price Index forecast to fall by XXX% year-on-year. Improved weather in key producing regions a gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks and slower demand growth are combining to partially reverse the sharp gains seen in recent years. That said global commodity price performance will be highly uneven: coffee (up 29%) and cocoa (up 12.3%) will benefit from ongoing supply tightness while cotton (down 14.8%) rice (down 14.4%) and sugar (down 13.2%) are all set for"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:49Z 8365 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 So Tom and Prncipe Country Profile So Tom and Prncipe has taken steps to improve its investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Reforms have focused on increasing transparency tackling corruption and creating a more-open business environment. Former public monopolies in farming banking insurance telecommunications airline services and trade have been dismantled to support a more-level playing field for investors. The governments engagement with the IMF will support investor confidence and encourage broader economic reforms. In October 2024 So Toman authorities"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:50Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"2025 Central African Republic Country Profile The CAR is strengthening its business environment by improving data transparency and governance. In May 2025 the country launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) under the IMFs Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) consolidating macroeconomic and financial indicators to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. By aligning with international data standards the CAR is improving economic visibility and creating a more-predictable environment for private sector engagement. The CAR is also boosting its trade environment"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:51Z 8366 followers, XXX engagements
"025 Agribusiness Industry Outlook Climate Recovery Supply Chain Shifts and Investment Momentum Will Boost African Agriculture Africas agricultural sector remains a cornerstone of economic activity employment and food security accounting for over half of jobs and around XX% of GDP in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over four times the global average. Although agricultures share of Africas exports remains relatively small the sector plays an outsized role in shaping consumption rural livelihoods and industrialisation strategies. The combination of high commodity prices more-favourable weather"
X Link @AfreximResearch 2025-10-22T17:54Z 8366 followers, 1024 engagements
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