A Structuring Framework for Africa–France Cooperation
The Africa Forward 2026 Summit brought together heads of state and government, institutional representatives, international organizations, as well as economic stakeholders and civil society actors. It enabled the mobilization of €23 billion in investments, aimed at strengthening partnerships and supporting major development challenges in sub-Saharan Africa.
In continuity with recent Franco-African initiatives, Africa Forward 2026 is part of a broader dynamic aimed at strengthening cross-investments and consolidating balanced partnerships based on economic complementarities. The objective is to support the emergence of structuring projects in favor of sustainable development and the resilience of African economies, while providing concrete responses to shared challenges such as access to energy, industrial sovereignty, digital transformation, healthcare, and connectivity.
In this context, particular attention was given to renewable energy and technological innovation, considered key drivers to accelerate the energy transition, support the continent’s industrialization, and foster the emergence of more inclusive and competitive economic ecosystems.
Seaturns Continues Its Development in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean
Seaturns participated in this edition with the support of Business France, which supports the international development of French companies and contributes to strengthening economic cooperation between France and the African continent.
Seaturns confirmed its commitment to the development of marine renewable energy in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, regions that benefit from some of the world’s most powerful wave energy resources. With an estimated electricity production potential of 400 TWh/year in this area, Seaturns aims to deploy its technology across several high-potential locations, including Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Mayotte, Réunion Island, South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia, where initial discussions have already been initiated.
Seaturns thus confirms an operational momentum already underway within the SADC region (Southern African Development Community), with its first pilot project launched in Mauritius, representing a structuring first step in the deployment of the technology across the Indian Ocean and the integration of wave energy into regional energy strategies.
Institutional Meetings and Strategic Exchanges
During the summit, Seaturns had the honor of engaging with Mr. Nicolas Forissier, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of Foreign Trade and Attractiveness; Mr. Fabrice David, Minister Delegate for Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries of Mauritius; as well as Ms. Catherine Chabaud, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate and Nature Negotiations, in charge of the Sea and Fisheries.
The event also provided an opportunity to meet several investors, industrial partners, and project developers interested in the opportunities offered by marine renewable energy across the African continent and island territories.
Through this innovative wave energy solution, replicable at a global scale and addressing the current geopolitical context impacting energy costs, Seaturns offers a simple, robust, and competitive technology that supports local industrial development and job creation. This approach positions France as a key player in the international development of wave energy.
