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\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> July 8-9, 2025
\ud83d\udccd Venue:<\/strong> Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Dakar, Senegal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa at the Heart of Economic Transformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Africa is undergoing a major economic transformation. The continent\u2019s economic ecosystem is evolving at an exceptional pace, particularly with the advent of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/strong>, which is revolutionizing business by facilitating the free movement of goods and services. It is the world\u2019s largest free trade area in terms of population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SONNI International Forum 2025<\/strong>, scheduled for July 8-9, 2025, at the Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Dakar<\/strong>, serves as a strategic crossroads where diplomacy and investment intersect to build a prosperous and sustainable future<\/strong>. This high-level event will bring together diplomats, policymakers, investors, and business leaders<\/strong> to collectively shape an African economic ecosystem aligned with the African Union\u2019s Agenda 2063<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Objectives of the SONNI Forum 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The SONNI International Forum on Economic Diplomacy and Investment in Africa<\/strong>, under the theme:
“Investing in Africa: Breaking Barriers and Boosting a Sustainable Investment Ecosystem on the Continent,”<\/strong> aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Stimulate discussions<\/strong> on economic diplomacy, regional integration, and investment facilitation in Africa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Create a platform for dialogue and networking<\/strong> among policymakers, diplomats, and entrepreneurs to foster investment across the continent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strengthen interconnectivity<\/strong> between economic actors operating in Africa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Showcase Africa\u2019s economic potential<\/strong> and promote concrete solutions to boost investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Develop participants\u2019 capacities<\/strong> on strategic issues related to economic diplomacy and regional integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Why Attend the SONNI Forum 2025?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The SONNI Forum 2025<\/strong> will bring together investors, economic operators, and policymakers from various African countries<\/strong> to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic diplomacy across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This unique event offers a dynamic platform to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Promote investment in Africa<\/strong> by bringing together economic operators, investors, diplomats, and financial partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Discuss challenges and opportunities<\/strong> in Africa\u2019s economic integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Engage in high-level conferences, panel discussions, roundtables, and capacity-building workshops.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":481064,"template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"event_listing_category":[],"event_listing_type":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-481063","1":"event_listing","2":"type-event_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"pmpro-has-access"},"yoast_head":"\nDakar: SONNI International Forum 2025 - Financial Afrik<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/event\/dakar-sonni-international-forum-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dakar: SONNI International Forum 2025\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\ud83d\udcc5 Date: July 8-9, 2025\ud83d\udccd Venue: Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Dakar, Senegal Africa at the Heart of Economic Transformation Africa is undergoing a major economic transformation. 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