Central African Republic : $1.2bn agro deal boosts cassava and sugar sectors

On April 15, 2025, CAR sealed a $1.2bn agro-industrial deal with India’s Mahasakthi Group, brokered by Afriland First Holding. It includes cassava and sugar production, with 50% of land for locals. Dr Guy-Laurent Fondo hailed it as a model for sustainable and inclusive growth in Central Africa.