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AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

By appointing a CEO with deep expertise across global specialty insurance markets, Afreximbank enhances its ability to support trade transactions with robust, locally anchored insurance programs

AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho. The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for AfrexInsure as it advances its mission to provide tailored specialty insurance solutions…

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    • CORRECTION - Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents
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CORRECTION - 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) (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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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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    • Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables; Affirming Top Spot as Africa’s Leading Arranger and Bookrunner
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Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables; Affirming Top Spot as Africa’s Leading Arranger and Bookrunner

These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership in arranging debt solutions and mobilising large-scale capital from both within and outside Africa from a diverse range of investors

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3 ranking for Administrative Agent. These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership…

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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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CANEX Creations Inc. Invests in Feature Film Clarissa, Acquired for Worldwide Distribution by NEON

Clarissa marks CCInc’s continued commitment to investing in high-quality Global Africa intellectual property with clear pathways to international markets

CANEX Creations Inc. (CCInc), the intellectual property investment subsidiary backed by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), announced its investment in the feature film Clarissa, a Nigerian-produced drama directed by twin filmmakers Arie and Chuko Esiri. The film has been acquired for worldwide distribution by NEON, which will…

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    • A US$8 billion commitment: H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa and Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank at the Country’s accession signing ceremony, marking the launch of a major Country Programme engineered to bolster the South African economy
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South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Announces US$8bn Country Programme

South Africa becomes the 54th state to accede to the Bank’s Establishment Agreement, which constitutes a historic milestone as the two partners seek to unlock trade opportunities within a global financial architecture

The Republic of South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Africa’s leading Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty.  The accession follows the South African Parliament’s…

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    • L-R: Mr Osvaldo Inácio, Board Member of Sonangol, Mr Haytham Elmaayergi, Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank and Mr Gaspar Martins, Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of Sonangol
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Afreximbank bolsters Angola’s Energy Sector with a $1.75-billion facility for Sonangol

The strategic financing will support Sonangol’s projected operating and capital expenditure requirements

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), working with other mandated lead arrangers, has successfully closed a US$1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility for Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company. The strategic financing will support Sonangol’s projected operating and capital expenditure requirements, while advancing Afreximbank’s mandate to promote African-led financing models that support…

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Levene Energy Secures $64M Facility from Afreximbank to Acquire Strategic Stake in Axxela Limited

This landmark transaction provides Levene Energy with direct entry into Nigeria’s regulated midstream and downstream gas sectors

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has provided a USD 64 million Acquisition Finance Facility to Levene Energy Development Limited. The facility supports Levene Energy’s equity commitment to Bluecore Gas Infraco Limited (the “Acquirer”) enabling the acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Axxela Limited, one of West Africa’s leading gas…