Aliko Dangote explores investment opportunities in Burundi

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, visited Burundi to explore new investment opportunities and expand the Dangote Group’s footprint across the continent, holding high-level discussions with President Evariste Ndayishimiye at the presidential palace.

Accompanied by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dangote described the trip as both diplomatic and economic, aimed at fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. He revealed that two technical teams—one representing Burundi and the other the Dangote Group—have been formed to identify priority sectors and develop viable investment projects.

“Our focus really is investing heavily in the African continent, not anywhere else, and so Burundi is part and parcel of that African region,” Dangote said.

He highlighted potential in solid minerals, power generation, agriculture, cement production, and infrastructure development, stressing the goal of shared prosperity through strategic investments.

Discussions reportedly focused on infrastructure, logistics, industrialization, and energy, key areas the Burundian government sees as critical to its long-term economic transformation.

The talks align with Burundi’s ambition to attract large-scale private sector investment and strengthen ties with leading African industrial players.

Observers hailed the engagement as a landmark moment for Burundi, positioning the country as a viable destination for African mega-investors and reinforcing its role in Dangote’s continental expansion strategy.