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@IFC_org Country Officer - Member of the @Worldbank Group

[Ousmane Diagana @ousmane_diagana]

A historic moment in Banjul! The Africa Caucus is open, hosted by The Gambia under the leadership of H.E. @BarrowPresident. @WorldBankGroup & @IMFNews Governors are speaking with one voice on the continent's development as The Gambia takes a growing role on the African stage.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Creative industries generate $2.3 trillion in revenue and employ 200M+ people worldwide — yet remain underfinanced. @IFC_org is working to change that, incl. in Africa's fashion sector. Read @IFCAfrica_VP’s piece: ➡️ https://t.co/3H9zqnjfVX

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

We welcome Olivier Buyoya as @IFC_org’s new Division Director for Nigeria and Central Africa. At a pivotal moment for Nigeria, Olivier will lead efforts to mobilize private investment, support job creation, and advance private sector-led growth across the region.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Good to reconnect with Onur Genç and the @BBVA team.
We discussed how the @WorldBankGroup and BBVA can deepen our partnership across Latin America, Europe, and Türkiye to expand access to finance for SMEs, support entrepreneurship and innovation, strengthen financial systems, and mobilize more private investment for development.
From @IFC_org financing to IBRD lending and @MIGA guarantee solutions, we are combining our strengths to unlock investment, create jobs, and expand opportunity. Looking forward to the next chapter of this partnership.

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

In Washington DC, @IFC_org MD @Diop_IFC bid farewell to @CoSyllaIFC, North Africa / Horn of Africa director who retires next week. Cheick's work championing entrepreneurs, mobilizing investment and advancing opportunity across Africa leaves a legacy that will continue to inspire.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Glad to be in Spain as the @WorldBankGroup strengthens its partnership with the country and opens a new office in Madrid. Spain brings deep expertise and investment in sectors that matter for development—from finance, infrastructure, and water to tourism and manufacturing—helping us mobilize more private capital, deliver innovative solutions, and create jobs where they are needed most. #WBGMadrid
Read my interview with @el_pais: https://t.co/GIrP7BUtoz

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

What would it take for Africa’s sports economy to become a real wealth-creation engine?
@IFCAfrica_VP - Ethiopis Tafara, Rwanda’s Minister of Sports @nmukazayire & @theBAL President @amadougallofall on ownership, infrastructure & long-term investment for job creation.
#ACF2026

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Wishing all fathers and father figures a wonderful Father's Day filled with joy, love, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.

The dedication, guidance, and care you provide help build strong families, resilient communities, and brighter futures for the next generation.

[Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira @MUwanyiligira]

A major milestone for Benin! 🇧🇯 The @WorldBank Group Board has approved a new 10-year Country Partnership Framework & a 75% increase in annual IDA allocation. The goal is to help generate at least 250,000 new jobs per year and drive tangible economic growth for every household.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Great discussion with @Cheydema. Together with @Orange Middle East & Africa, we are working to expand digital access across Africa, from rural connectivity and device affordability to digital financial services.
By mobilizing private investment and scaling innovative solutions, we can help unlock new opportunities, strengthen inclusion, and create jobs across the continent.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

By 2035, more than 257 million young people will enter the workforce in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. In these environments, jobs are more than an economic outcome. They are a pathway to stability, resilience, and opportunity. 

At the @WorldBankGroup #FragilityForum, I highlighted the critical role of small, micro, and nano businesses, which are often the first source of income, hope, and recovery for communities facing some of the world's most challenging circumstances. 

Creating jobs in FCV settings is not only a development imperative. It is an investment in peace and stability. 
https://t.co/947Nogu974

[Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira @MUwanyiligira]

Today in Grand-Lahou (Côte d’Ivoire), we didn’t just inaugurate coastal defenses, we restored hope, unlocking new economic opportunities for youth & women. With WACA’s coastal protection complete, 60k lives are shielded from erosion.
Next stop: WACA+. The blue economy starts now

[IFC Africa VP @IFCAfrica_VP]

Across 42 countries, 95 commitments, and countless client engagements, one thing stands out: the talent, commitment, and resilience of @IFC_org colleagues across Africa. Thank you to everyone who joined the Townhall and for the work you do every day to help businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen communities.

#WBGinAfrica

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

80% of Honduras's workforce operates outside the formal economy. @IFC_org is working to change that — by backing BANHCAFE, a local bank giving farmers the financing they need to grow, hire, and build stronger rural communities. This is what #AgriConnect looks like on the ground: https://t.co/JYtt99VRDg @IFC_LAC

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

For every $1 of risk retained by @IFC_org, up to $19 can be mobilized from private investors.

Our inaugural Trade Finance Synthetic Securitization will help expand trade finance and support businesses and jobs across emerging markets. https://t.co/iOZiPhXwPE

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

From Senegal’s Madiba project to South Africa’s @biovac_inst& Ethiopia’s Kilinto pharmaceutical park, Africa’s health manufacturing story is gaining momentum.

@IFCAfrica_VPexplains how the @WorldBankGroup is supporting this shift.
👉https://t.co/GtdWnDgAWa
#AIM2030

[Ousmane Diagana @ousmane_diagana]

Honoré d’avoir pris part à l'investiture de S.E. le Président @WadagniRomuald à la tête du #Bénin. J'ai réaffirmé le plein engagement du Groupe de la @Banquemondiale à soutenir les efforts du nouveau gouvernement en faveur d’une croissance inclusive et de la création d’emplois.

[Présidence Sénégal @PR_Senegal]

Le @PR_Diomaye a nommé ce jour Monsieur Al Aminou Lô au poste de Premier Ministre de la République du Sénégal.

Le Chef de l’État lui adresse ses chaleureuses félicitations et lui souhaite plein succès dans l’exercice de ses fonctions au service de la Nation.

[Ousmane Diagana @ousmane_diagana]

Happy #AfricaDay! On this special day, we honor Africa's incredible history, dynamic present, and promising future, beautifully illustrated through the powerful words of poet and youth leader @_havfy. #AfricaDay2026

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Excellente rencontre avec S.E. Romuald Wagdani, nouvellement élu à la tête du Bénin. Mes félicitations les plus chaleureuses au Président pour cette élection ! Le Groupe de la Banque Mondiale est pleinement déterminé à approfondir notre partenariat et à accompagner le Chef de l’État dans la mise en œuvre de son programme de développement -avec le secteur privé comme l’un de ses moteurs essentiels. 🇧🇯🤝
#Bénin #WorldBankGroup #IFC @PresidenceBenin