NSIA Banque Côte d'Ivoire took part in a Forum on Investment and the Financing of Peace and Economic Resilience, held in Abidjan as part of the Regional High-Level Week focused on women, youth, peace, security, and economic resilience in West Africa and the Sahel. The event aimed to bring together representatives from financial institutions, international organizations, the private sector, and public authorities to discuss ways to support inclusive, sustainable, and opportunity-creating growth. During the event, Mme Carine DOMORAUD, Director of SMEs at NSIA Banque Côte d'Ivoire, represented M. Léonce YACE, CEO of NSIA Holding Financière, and spoke during a panel on the theme: "Investment in Peace and Economic Resilience." In her remarks, Mme DOMORAUD emphasized the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic transformation, job creation, and the development of more resilient communities. She also stressed the importance of providing entrepreneurs with tailored financial solutions to help them grow and contribute to economic development. Mme DOMORAUD stated, "Our ambition is to better support SMEs by bringing our solutions closer to their realities, particularly through financing, guarantee mechanisms, strategic partnerships, and financial education." Through its efforts in promoting financial inclusion, business financing, and strengthening the local economy, NSIA Banque Côte d'Ivoire has positioned itself as a key partner for SMEs and entrepreneurs. By participating in this forum, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to working with public authorities, development partners, and the private sector to build a more inclusive, resilient economy that fosters long-term prosperity. Meanwhile, the World Bank has urged Kenya to improve the opening of its electricity sector to the private sector. As electricity demand in Kenya rises due to growing economic activities and household consumption, the country is being called upon to strengthen its system to meet these needs. In Tanzania, BAD-Exim Bank has announced a 10 million dollar initiative to finance local businesses, aiming to support economic growth and development in the region. In Côte d'Ivoire, the Séguéla gold mine, commissioned in 2023, continues to meet its 2026 production targets despite various challenges. Séguéla is among the latest gold mines to begin production in the country, following the Lafigué mine, which started operations in 2024. In Egypt, the fintech company MNT-Halan has launched the largest initial public offering (IPO) since 2021, selling 20% of its Egyptian subsidiary for 7.84 billion Egyptian pounds (149.7 million dollars), marking a significant milestone for the Egyptian financial market.