### an ongoing revolution: Africa at the dawn of a new development
Africa is held at a decisive crossroads, where crucial issues such as access to reliable data, food self -sufficiency, and economic security meet. With less than 30 % of SMEs with access to market data, as Bernard Laurendeau from Enkopa Lab indicates, there is an unprecedented opportunity for technological start-ups to innovate and energize the local economic fabric. In the Republic of Congo, the Protected Agricultural Zones (ZAP) project illustrates a new approach to strengthen food sovereignty, inspired by the successes of other nations such as Kenya.
However, the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), undermined by insecurity, underlines the importance of a collective response. Resilience initiatives and partnerships between the private and public sector are essential to rebuild the economy and offer a solid investment climate.
In short, by embracing technology, cooperation and an integrated development vision, Africa could transform its challenges into opportunities, thus propelling the continent on the world scene.