This comprehensive report by the Middle East and Africa Division of JETRO Research Institute details the political and economic event schedules for the Africa region (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, etc.) from September to November 2025.
September's Major Economic Statistics and Expo Events
September is a crucial month for second-quarter economic assessments across major African countries. South Africa will release Q2 2025 GDP on September 9 and August CPI on September 17. Nigeria is scheduled to announce August CPI on September 15, while Kenya will publish September CPI on September 30. Ghana plans to simultaneously release Q2 foreign direct investment (FDI) figures and Q2 GDP in mid-September.
At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, African countries' National Days will continue with cultural and economic showcase events: Sudan on September 2, Ghana on September 11, Cameroon on September 16, São Tomé and Príncipe on September 29, and Madagascar on September 30. In industrial sectors, the international food processing, packaging and machinery trade fair "MOROCCO SIEMA 2025" will be held in Casablanca, Morocco from September 9-11, while "Propak West Africa 2025" will take place simultaneously in Lagos, Nigeria, promoting the development of Africa's food industry.
October's Critical Elections and Investment Conferences
October features multiple significant elections that will impact the region. Cameroon's presidential election is scheduled for October 12, and Côte d'Ivoire's presidential election for October 25, both of which will significantly influence the political and economic policies of these countries. Economically, Nigeria is expected to release Q1 and Q2 GDP figures in late October, while Morocco will submit its 2026 budget proposal at the end of October.
International events include "The World PtX Summit" in Marrakech, Morocco on October 1-2, and the "World Health Expo Nairobi 2025" medical and healthcare exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya on October 22-24, promoting international cooperation in renewable energy and healthcare sectors.
November's International Conferences and GDP Data
November is characterized by a concentration of internationally significant events. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony in Cairo on November 1 will have a major impact on Egypt's tourism and cultural industries. The G20 Summit will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 22-23, placing Africa at the center of international economic policy discussions.
Economically, Nigeria's Q3 GDP will be released on November 28, while the 6th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) is scheduled to be held in Johannesburg in November to promote international investment in the country. Politically, Guinea-Bissau will conduct presidential and national assembly elections on November 23.
Industrial events include the 8th Senegal International Mining Conference & Exhibition in Dakar, Senegal from November 4-6, which will discuss Africa's mineral resource development and international cooperation.
The article demonstrates that these economic statistical releases, political elections, international conferences, and industrial exhibitions are interconnected and play crucial roles in promoting economic development, political stability, and international integration across the Africa region.