Analyste économique; Ex Président du Panel du Mécanisme africain d'Évaluation par les Pairs( MAEP) de l'Union Africaine ; Ex Vice président du CNES d'Algérie
Today would've been the 90th birthday of my dear dad, Mahfoud Bennoune, Algerian anthropologist & activist. His work against colonialism & extremism remains sadly relevant
To help remember him & draw strength for today's rights struggles, please visit https://t.co/v6WzRerVJN 🧵
We're counting down to #AGOSS2025, focusing this year on the evolving role of credit rating systems in Africa's pursuit of financial self-determination. Stay tuned for highlights from this year's selected papers!
📅 30-31 October 2025,
📍Kigali, Rwanda.
#AGOSS2025#AfCRA
A historic milestone! The APRM CEO, @APRM_MarieRose, joined Hon. Dr. Jyoti Jeetun, Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning of Mauritius and Hon. Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius at the Primary Jurisdiction Announcement Ceremony of AfCRA — a bold step toward home-grown, independent credit assessments that will boost Africa’s access to finance and strengthen financial sovereignty.
#AfCRA
This September, during #UNGA80, APRM, with @ECA_OFFICIAL, @_Africatalyst, @UNDPAfrica, and @AcetforAfrica, is hosting a landmark dialogue on “Reconfiguring Global Credit Rating Practices: African Perspectives on Reforming the Financial Architecture.”
📍 Venue: AU Permanent Observer to the UN, New York (@AfricanUnionUN)
📅 Date: 23 September 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00–17:00
Join us: https://t.co/V62Os8k9c9
#AfCRA #CreditRatings
The APRM and @SAIIA_info are hosting a CSO Experience-Sharing Conference to deliberate practical ways to enhance civil society involvement in the APRM process and the implementation of the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.
Stay tuned for insights!
#APRM2025#GoodGovernance
I had the privilege to give a speech about Preliminary Remarks during Opening Ceremony for Energy Future Conference held on third february 2025 (Algiers). High level and international standard exploring two topics: Green hydrogen and decarbonisation. Good move
Dans le cadre du cycle de conférences organisé par le Club Energy algérien j’ai eu le plaisir de modérer la conférence sur l’intégration de l’électricité nucléaire dans le panier de la transition énergétique par le Pr Hamid Aït Abderrahim.
Découvre la vidéo de 🌪️Rania IDRI/SR KAB ! #TikTok https://t.co/P7wqkR8wRx scientifique algérienne jeune , talentueuse et déterminée dans ses recherches astrophysiques
Mustapha Mekideche, expert international en énergie, à propos du commerce mondial de GNL : «L'Algérie se positionne bien» - Economie : EL Moudjahid https://t.co/p6qxFra7Xf
Key highlights from our media briefing on Ghana and Africa’s financial landscape delivered by Ms. Sonia Essobmadje from @ECA_OFFICIAL.
Credit ratings are crucial for determining borrowing costs for African governments and corporations, with higher ratings leading to lower interest rates and freeing up resources for vital investments. However, the global speculative-grade default rate rose to 3.7% in 2023, and countries like Ghana, Zambia, and Ethiopia defaulted on their debts due to economic challenges. These defaults highlight the need for African nations to mobilize domestic resources and develop local capital markets.
Ms. Essobmadje emphasized the importance of strengthening fiscal management, improving governance, enhancing debt management, and promoting economic diversification. UNECA has been actively addressing sovereign credit rating challenges through training, expert meetings, and reports, advocating for transparent rating methodologies and developing domestic capital markets. By improving creditworthiness and leveraging digital financial services, Africa can achieve a more resilient and inclusive financial ecosystem, fostering economic growth and stability.
Stay tuned for more updates as we work together for a stronger financial future! 💪🌟 #AfCRA #CreditRatings