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COMFWB Djibouti members had a fantastic time at the "Centre de Leadership et de l’Entrepreneuriat" (CLE) Forum this past week! From March 29 to April 1, the association Dumar Iyo Dadaal /COMFWB Djibouti, was right in the heart of the action.‍They were proud to see their members shining! 3 of their amazing women entrepreneurs showcased their products as exhibitors and the association could share information on its mission with the visitors. Their members took to the stage in various panels to share their expertise.‍The forum was a deep dive into the realities of being an entrepreneur—celebrating the wins while being honest about the fiscal and business challenges women face. It was an incredibly valuable experience for everyone involved!

The 7th COMFWB Regional Trade Fair and Business Conference will be held in Tunis, Tunisia, from July 1–3, 2026. This landmark event, hosted by the CNFCE, aims to advance women’s economic empowerment and position Tunisia as a regional hub for inclusive trade. Under the theme "Expanding Intra-African Horizons: Digital Innovation as a Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable COMESA Market Access," the forum focuses on leveraging technology to bridge the gap between women entrepreneurs and international markets.

Empowerment in Action! United for Progress. The Ethiopian Women Trade Association - #EWTA or #COMFWB_Ethiopia and Buna Bank teamed up for a dynamic joint session to honor International Women’s Day. They joined forces to spotlight the brilliance of women in the Ethiopian economy. More than just a celebration of the social and economic strides made by Ethiopian women, this meeting was a strategic powerhouse—forging a roadmap for collaboration to fuel the next generation of female-led businesses. The session went beyond applause, diving into concrete action plans to bridge the gap between financial resources and female entrepreneurs, ensuring women-owned businesses have the backing they need to thrive.

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Groupement des Femmes Entrepreneurs de Madagascar officiel - GFEM or COMFWB Madagascar has partnered with Ravinala Airports to launch a groundbreaking museum-style exhibition: "Women in Leadership: 10 Years of Inspiration and Success. Located in the heart of Antananarivo International Airport, this unique display isn't just a gallery—it’s a symbol of rising horizons and global reach for Malagasy women. The grand opening brought together icons from the institutional and business worlds to honour a community that is actively transforming the nation's economy.

We are thrilled to announce that the 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐖𝐁 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬, 𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 The theme for this year : "𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂-𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒔: 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑺𝑨 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔" is structured around interconnected pillars that reflect the current priorities and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the COMESA Region » ------------- Nous sommes ravies d’annoncer que la "𝟕𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅É𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 É𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐖𝐁 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧é𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 à 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬, 𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐄, 𝐝𝐮 𝟏𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐮 𝟑 𝐣𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Le thème de cette année est : « 𝑬𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂-𝒂𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 : 𝒍'𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒖𝒎é𝒓𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒆𝒖𝒓 𝒅'𝒖𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒄è𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒇 𝒆𝒕 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉é 𝒅𝒖 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑺𝑨 ». Ce thème s'articule autour de piliers interconnectés qui reflètent les priorités et opportunités actuelles pour les femmes entrepreneures de la région COMESA