On Thursday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center will host a conversation examining how electoral cycles are shaping Africa’s business and investment environment.

The year 2025 saw several national elections take place across the continent, including in Cameroon, Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, the Central African Republic, and Guinea-Bissau. These contests had significant implications for policy continuity, regulatory frameworks, and investor confidence. And 2026 will bring with it additional elections, which are expected to further influence political and economic trajectories in several key markets. Understanding the effects of such electoral periods is critical for businesses, investors, and development partners operating in Africa.

The Africa Center will bring together leading voices from think tanks, business associations, and development institutions to offer practical insights for navigating Africa’s evolving business landscape, with a focus on governance, economic reform, market stability, and risk management.

New policy: In-person attendees will be required to show photo ID upon arrival, and no on-site registration will be permitted. Guests will not be admitted later than twenty minutes after the event’s start time. Registration for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. ET the day prior. 

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