African countries promote in-country opportunities at LGLE 2026
Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme
Paris – The inaugural Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange (LGLE) has opened in Paris, bringing together government representatives from across Africa, France, the Caribbean, and Latin America to promote cultural exchange, business and industry opportunities.
The event attracted several African countries, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, etc.
Several African countries promoted in-country opportunities at the 2026 Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange (LGLE) held on October 24, 2026, in Paris.
Speaking at the opening, Mohamed Kanja Sesay (PhD), Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to France, said Sierra Leone is seeking strategic partners in several crucial sectors. These include agribusiness and food processing, education and training, healthcare, youth entrepreneurship, as well as improving access to markets and investing in energy and digital transformation.
Minister-Counsellor Cambo said the government welcomes partnerships with investors, agricultural institutions, technology providers, universities, technical institutions, healthcare providers and professional organizations that can help accelerate progress in these sectors.
On youth entrepreneurship, he revealed that young people make up more than 50% of Sierra Leone’s population and the government has set a target to increase the number of jobs to 500,000 by the end of 2030.
“The message here is for us to focus on practical initiatives that can be implemented to meet the government’s priority areas,” said Minister-Counsellor Cambo.
Furthermore, Senve Darlington Tehmeh, Minister-Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Brussels, Belgium, who was represented by Aaron Guanue, First Secretary and Consul at the Embassy of Liberia in Paris, called for cooperation with international partners in education, cultural heritage, agriculture, and port investment.
Also, he mentioned that Liberia is interested in expanding its partnerships in university exchange programs and port investments. This includes plans for the continued development of the Port of Greenville, which is set to become one of Liberia’s largest seaports.
He added that President Boakai’s government has established a diaspora office, opening further engagement with Liberians and people of Liberian heritage in the United States.
