- Advertisement -Ivorian Prime Minister, Robert Mambé, and African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Sidi Ould Tah, have urged Africa’s private sector to take a leading role in reshaping the continent’s economy, arguing that global trade disruptions offer a chance to strengthen sovereignty and regional value chains. “They will also come from the African private sector, which must be central to the strategy,” he said. Many African leaders view the moment as critical for boosting intra-African commerce and reducing reliance on external markets. Ahmed Cissé, president of CGECI, pledged the private sector’s support for continental efforts to restore economic and financial sovereignty through stronger institutional partnerships. CGECI represents nearly 80 percent of Côte d’Ivoire’s private sector companies and has positioned itself as a key partner in advancing youth entrepreneurship and innovation on the continent.