Casablanca/Bangui, October 7, 2025 – “The Central African Republic is back” was the key message from Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation Prof. Richard Filakota at the closing press conference of the Investment Round Table in Casablanca, where he delivered a press briefing summarizing the achievements of the two-day event. He then answered numerous questions from international journalists and media outlets – engaging in both Sango and French and even responding directly to journalists.
The comprehensive communication surrounding the event generated significant international media visibility, cross-continental media engagement, and strong amplification across both general and business media platforms. Media coverage resonated across the entire African continent but also in international business circles, reinforcing the CAR’s ambition to become Africa’s next success story.
Over two days, the Round Table mobilized more than 9 billion US dollars in investment commitments, positioning the country’s National Development Plan firmly on the global stage. The communication efforts supporting the event ensured that this achievement resonated widely — across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Positive International Momentum Growing
Three press releases were strategically distributed before, during, and after the Round, amplified via direct outreach to more than 1,000 global journalists. The combined releases produced coverage in approximately 1,200 publications across 50+ countries.
Following the successful Round Table, optimism and confidence continue to, slowly but gradually, build internationally. Global media such as Yahoo Finance and MSN News picked up the news, with international outlets from several continents also highlighting the CAR’s new trajectory including Canadian Geographic, Pressbee (Malaysia), CEO Insight (UK), Radio France International and Africa First (Germany).
Strong Regional and African Resonance
Several independent African news platforms reported on the Round Table and the presentation of the National Development Plan in French, English and Arabic, highlighting strong regional interest in CAR’s development strategy.
In the kingdom of Morocco, the hosting country of the Round Table, outlets including Maghreb Arab Press, Medi1TV, La Vie Éco, Le Matin, and L’Economiste covered the event, while in the broader Maghreb and North African region, North Africa Post and Sahara News amplified the story (with multiple articles).
Pan-African business and finance media such as Financial Afrik and Business & Finance International also reported on the historic event.
The story was further picked up by media outlets across all Africa including platforms like AllAfrica, Eco Matin (Cameroon), Al Wihda Info (Chad), or Futuremedia News (Namibia), ensuring strong pan-african coverage for the CAR’s development agenda.
In addition, Ambition Journal’s media partner Africa24 provided in-depth coverage with several articles and live reporting on site from Casablanca.
Central African Media Reacts with Confidence
Domestically, the event was widely covered with an article by news outlet Journal de Bangui. In addition, local broadcasters, such as Radio Guira, and Radio Ndeke Luka also reported on the events in Casablanca. The current debate within the CAR is focused on the opportunities generated by the mobilized investments and the credibility the Round Table has given to the country’s reform program while being aware of the challenges that still lie ahead to turn Casablanca’s vision into reality.
From Announcement to Achievement
The broad global interest in the Round Table and the CAR’s vision surrounding the National Development Plan reflects the significance of the event and the CAR’s efforts to anchor its future in reform, inclusivity, and growth. What began as an abstract vision sparking international curiosity has grown into an event with concrete results, global resonance, and a strong intercontinental communication echo. Now momentum is building and the Central African Republic can show that it is ready to turn its ambitious vision into reality.
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