L'Afrique appartient aux Africains, où qu'ils soient #africa #diaspora

In a speech delivered at the "Back to Africa" conference held at the Palais des Congrès, the speaker urges the African diaspora—particularly French‑speaking professionals—to shift from merely sending remittances toward actively building and investing in Africa. He emphasizes that knowledge and professional expertise (engineers, IT specialists, corporate employees) constitute capital that can be mobilized. A concrete proposal is presented: diaspora members pool modest funds (e.g., €20,000) to purchase income‑generating equipment such as a cassava/foufou‑pressing machine sourced from China, which could produce a steady cash flow (e.g., €2,000 per month) that supports families, saves for retirement, and fuels local enterprise. The annual gathering serves as a forum where diaspora participants showcase ongoing projects, exchange ideas one‑on‑one, and collectively rethink strategies for sustainable development in Africa.










