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Afreximbank Acts as Joint Global Coordinator on Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)’s second EUR 750mn Senior Eurobond due 2028

Afreximbank, through its Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) department, acted as Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Lead Manager to BADEA on this bond transaction for the second consecutive time alongside international banking partners

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully acted as Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Lead Manager on second EUR 750 million RegS-only senior Eurobond issuance by the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (“BADEA”) due March 2028 under its existing Euro Medium-Term Note (EMTN) programme listed on London Stock…

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Uganda joins Afreximbank’s Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA) as 21st Member State

Over the past four years, Afreximbank has approved over $813 million in financing for Uganda’s public and private sectors, with a pipeline in exceeding US$ 1 billion in pending approvals

The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) development impact investment arm, into all corners of the continent reached a major milestone today with the signing of the Fund’s Establishment Agreement by Uganda. With Uganda’s accession, FEDA…

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ARISE IIP secures $450 million Afreximbank facility for industrial parks, Special Economic Zones development

ARISE IIP will deploy the remaining US$ 150 million to develop an industrial park in Lilongwe, Malawi, and as trade finance for the activities of its export trading company in Malawi under Afreximbank’s Export Agriculture for Food Security initiative

In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial development across Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) signed a US$450 million global credit facility with ARISE IIP, the leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks. This financing will support the development of industrial parks and Special Economic Zones (SEZ),…

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African Leaders Unite to Mobilize African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063

Discussions centered on innovative strategies for mobilizing African capital, strengthening financial institutions, and leveraging the role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AMFIs) in financing critical development sectors

On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State, Government and Business Leaders convened for a Presidential Breakfast Dialogue to address the continent’s financing and investment gaps. The event was held under the theme “Africa…

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    • H.E. Wale Edun, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy for the Federal Republic of Nigeria with Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank and other leaders during the signing ceremony
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Nigeria to Host 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings from 23 to 28 June 2025

The 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in June 2025 is expected to be the largest gathering of Global Africa in the Bank’s Annual Meetings history, bringing together over 6,000 delegates including Heads of State, government officials, captains of industry, businesspeople, decision-makers, academics, respected experts and advisors from Africa, the CARICOM region and globally

The Federal Government of Nigeria and Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) have signed the Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in Abuja, Nigeria, from 23-28 June 2025. Afreximbank Annual Meetings is one of the most anticipated gatherings on the African continent, featuring high-level policy discussions, presentations, and side events on…

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    • Prof. Benedict Oramah (4th right), President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of both AMCE and Afreximbank together with senior Nigerian government leaders, members of the Board of Directors of AMCE, Afreximbank executives and other dignitaries during the AMCE site tour
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Unveils Construction Milestones as June 2025 Launch Approaches

As of February 2025, all civil and structural works have been completed, with rigorous quality assurance and control measures ensuring the highest construction standards

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, hosted a high-level stakeholder and media tour to showcase major construction milestones and reaffirm its commitment to revolutionising healthcare in Africa by building a…

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State of Libya joins Afreximbank membership agreement to boost African trade and Development Cooperation

Joining the Bank’s membership paves the way for the ratification of the Establishment Agreement to complete the accession procedures

The State of Libya has officially acceded to African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Agreement (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 53rd nation to become a member / participating state and marking an important step towards full continental coverage and advancement of the continental integration agenda through trade and investments. The accession document, signed…

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    • H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya (front row, centre) and Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of Board of Directors of Afreximbank (4th right, front row) together with leaders of Sub-Sovereign governments from Kenya and other African countries during the 4th AfSNET conference, hosted in Kisumu City, Kenya
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African Sub-Sovereign government leaders and businesses meet in Kisumu City, Kenya to discuss inclusive growth, trade decentralization and investment opportunities

Africa’s Sub-Sovereign governments, comprising states, counties, provinces, municipalities and regional authorities, play a critical role in economic development of African countries

Over 250 Sub-Sovereign government leaders from across Africa are today meeting in Kisumu, Kenya, for the the fourth edition of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference. Taking place between the 25th and 27th of November, the event provides a platform for Sub-Sovereign leaders and businesses to discuss how their…

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Afreximbank Joins Africa Collective & African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as Host Partner at Davos 2025

The 2025 Davos edition of Africa Collective’s gathering will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Davos and will be made up of a series of events, including thematic roundtables and networking receptions

Africa Collective and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat are happy to announce African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) or the Bank) as their Host Partner at Davos 2025, on the margins of the World Economic Forum.   The strategic partnership between Afreximbank, Africa Collective and the AfCFTA Secretariat was…

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Afreximbank and Lesotho National Development Corporation host the first joint project preparation workshop

The workshop is part of Afreximbank’s continued push for the development and implementation of high-quality projects across Africa

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) co-hosted a Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) workshop in Maseru, Lesotho, to help address investment gaps in project preparation and to highlight the critical role of project preparation. Organised under the theme “Leveraging Project Preparation to Boost Trade…