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Spotlight: A Video Journey Through the Round Table

Casablanca, September 13, 2025 – As the Central African Republic (CAR) takes center stage at the Investment Round Table in Casablanca kicking off tomorrow, a video series by Africa24 TV is setting the tone for the event. The series offers insights into CAR’s development vision, investment strategy, and key sectoral ambitions with statements by some of the country’s ministers.

A Powerful Trailer Sets the Tone

The opening trailer sets the narrative framework for what’s at stake, looking ahead to the Investment Round Table in Casablanca, where the CAR will present its National Development Plan 2024–2028.

The series continues with video statements by some of the Central African Republic’s ministers:

Minister Filakota Outlines Dual Approach to Economic Transformation in the CAR

Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation Prof. Richard Filakota emphasizes a strategic two-phase approach to economic planning in the Central African Republic.

Minister Djono Abba Announces Ambitious Infrastructure Projects

Minister of Transport and Aviation Gontran Djono Abba presents a series of transformative infrastructure initiatives ahead of the Casablanca Roundtable. These include urban and interurban mobility projects.

Minister Gourna Zacko Champions Digital Transformation as Engine of Development

Minister of Digital Economy, Justin Gourna Zacko outlines a bold digital agenda focused on building national and regional fiber-optic infrastructure, establishing a data center for Central African and regional data sovereignty, and rolling out digital identification systems.

Minister Akoloza Highlights Feasibility Study for Economic Zones and Food Security Lab

Minister of Trade and Industry Thierry Patrick Akoloza reports that, following the Casablanca Roundtable, his department is finalizing terms of reference for key trade and industrial development projects.

Stay tuned as the Central African Republic steps onto the international stage in Casablanca—prepared, ambitious, and ready to unlock its future.

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