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Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

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    • L-R: Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade & Export Development, Afreximbank; H.E.Francisca Tatchouop Belobe Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, African Union Commission; Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair, IATF, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State; Cynthia Gnassingbe, Director Partnerships and Private Sector AFCFTA; Lois Ekra, Deputy Chair, IATF and Joseph Ifebunandu, Head, Banking Legal Services, Afreximbank during the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) Host signing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, held March 9
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Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace

Nigeria to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) from 5 to 11 November 2027

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 billion in trade and investment deals. The agreement signing ceremony was held in Lagos, the…

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    • Dr George Elombi addresses the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
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Afreximbank raises Caribbean Community (CARICOM) financing cap to $5 billion to accelerate regional transformation

Dr. Elombi reaffirmed Afreximbank’s commitment to the development of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados, in order to consolidate its presence in the region

Pan African Multilateral Bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced a major expansion of its engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), increasing its regional financing limit from US$3 billion over the next four years. The enhanced commitment builds on more than $750 million already disbursed across the region and…

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    • President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama (5th left) watches on as Mr. Samaila Zubairu, President & Chief Executive Officer of Africa Finance Corporation and Outgoing Chairman of AAMFI (seated, left) and H.E. Mrs. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals at the African Union Commission (seated, right) sign the AIFF agreement
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Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility Launched to Strengthen Continental Financial Sovereignty

Established under a Cooperation Framework Agreement between AUDA-NEPAD and AAMFI, the AIFF provides a structured, Africa-led coordination mechanism to accelerate project preparation and facilitate indicative, non-binding engagement on financing

African Heads of State and Government on February 14, 2026, formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential High-Level Dialogue…

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    • Seated: Mrs Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra African Trade & Export Development, Afreximbank and Mr. Dominic Sturrup - Executive Chairman, Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd (BSGC) during the signing of the financing agreement. Standing L-R: Alex B Epale, Senior Manager, Banking Legal Services, Afreximbank, Hon. Ginger M. Moxey, M.P. Minister for Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Bahamas , Mr. Atario Mitchell - President, (BSGC), Prof. Benedict Oramah, Former President of Afreximbank, Mr. Eric Intong Ag. Group Managing Director, Client Relations, Afreximbank and Mr. Okechukwu Ihejirika, Ag. Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Office, Afreximbank
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Afreximbank accelerates Bahamas infrastructure modernization with US$100-million facility to Bahamas Striping Group

BSGC is an indigenous Bahamian-owned entity founded in 2010 and has completed over 200 projects across Nassau, Exuma and Eleuthera regions, employing over 300 persons, including subcontractors

In a transformative boost to the Caribbean’s transport network, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the disbursement of a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility to Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd (BSGC). This funding is to assist with the financing of the rehabilitation and construction of over 200 miles…

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Afreximbank Abuja African Trade Centre Achieves Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification, the highest level in green building certification

The Abuja AATC now stands as a living demonstration of Afreximbank’s vision to integrate commercial competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability into Africa’s trade infrastructure

The United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc has certified the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (https://Afreximbank.com/) Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) the prestigious LEED Platinum certification, the highest global standard in sustainable building design and construction. This milestone establishes the Abuja AATC as the first building in…

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    • Mrs Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank
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Afreximbank says Africa must raise factoring volumes to at least €240 billion to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)-led transformation

Africa’s factoring volumes have more than doubled in recent years, increasing from €21.6 billion in 2017 to €50 billion in 2024, and with nearly 200 factoring companies now operating across the continent

Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) has highlighted the critical importance of factoring and supply chain finance (SCF) in narrowing Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) financing gap and building resilient value chains across the continent. Speaking at Afreximbank’s annual Factoring Workshop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Mrs Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade…

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    • L-R: Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA Secretary General, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank and Mr. Allan Kilavuka, Kenya Airways CEO
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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa

The focus for 2026 will shift to the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) airspace to conclude trials and achieve a similar FRA implementation

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) heralds a transformative milestone in African aviation with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025. This landmark achievement, transitioning from successful trials initiated in November 2023, will allow any airline to plan…

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Afreximbank calls for Africa’s Sustainable Development and Industrialisation, Just Energy Transition at United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)

Afreximbank’s engagements are anchored on the core principles of the AU Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, and emphasizes the critical role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in building climate-resilient economies

At the ongoing 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is strategically advocating for a climate agenda that aligns with Africa’s sustainable development and industrialisation ambitions as outlined by its President, Dr. George Elombi.   The Bank’s delegation is advocating for a pan-African…

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    • L-R: Engineer Sameh Soliman, Chairman of SAMCO, with Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development after signing the financing agreement for the construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium (Uganda)
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Afreximbank extends $36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for stadium project in Uganda

The project will help consolidate SAMCO’s position as a leading African contractor capable of executing large-scale, government-backed projects across the continent

African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has extended a US$ 36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda. The Akii Bua Olympic Stadium, located in Lira, Uganda, is expected to host some of the 2027 Africa Cup of…