Al Maal Echo, the first economic and financial magazine produced in Chad by Chadians, was launched on September 21, 2026, in N'Djamena. The event was attended by ministers, bank and financial institution leaders, national and international institution representatives, and business leaders. The magazine is published by Guess Consulting & Investment Capital, a cabinet established in 2024.
The magazine's director, Aimé Guessimbaye Djikoloum, presented the publication's ambitions, highlighting its goal of giving the Chadian economy a global echo. The name "Al Maal Echo" reflects this mission, with "Al Maal" meaning wealth and "Echo" representing resonance. The magazine aims to provide sectoral analyses, financial market monitoring, and portraits of Chadian initiatives.
Al Maal Echo will be published quarterly, featuring analyses of the Chadian economy, financial market trends, and portraits of local initiatives. Each issue will include a main dossier, with the first issue titled "Tchad Connexion 2030." This dossier aims to establish connections between the state and private sector, finance and real economy, Chad and Africa, and local and diaspora talents.
The director emphasized the magazine's editorial line, prioritizing facts over slogans, verified data, and demanding and constructive information. He highlighted the private sector's crucial role in development, noting that no country has achieved sustainable development without a solid entrepreneurial fabric. Al Maal Echo aims to provide a platform for economic actors and facilitate dialogue between the state, private sector, and financial institutions.
The launch event recognized the role of the private sector in creating jobs and added value, with the director acknowledging the often-overlooked contributions of Chadian entrepreneurs. He thanked those who initially doubted the project's feasibility, stating that this skepticism strengthened his team's rigor and determination. The president of the Patronat and the young team from Guess Consulting & Investment Capital were also acknowledged for their support.
The magazine's creation is seen as a significant milestone for Chad's economic development, with the director citing the importance of competence and impact, as well as the need to support local entrepreneurs. Al Maal Echo aims to provide a platform for Chadian economic actors and contribute to the country's sustainable development.
The publication's focus on facts, verified data, and constructive information is expected to provide a valuable resource for economic stakeholders in Chad and beyond. With its quarterly publication schedule, Al Maal Echo is poised to become a leading voice in Chadian economic and financial journalism.
Key points
- Al Maal Echo aims to give the Chadian economy a global echo.
- The magazine will prioritize facts, verified data, and demanding and constructive information.
- Al Maal Echo seeks to provide a platform for Chadian economic actors and facilitate dialogue between the state, private sector, and financial institutions.
