African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA)

Aligning Capital, Industry & Policy for Circular Economic Growth

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

At the Nigeria Infrastructure Summit, Hon. Chief Adebayo A. Adelabu, Minister of Power, will deliver a ministerial keynote outlining the country’s long-term infrastructure priorities & initiatives driving major projects across key sectors.

✅ Register: https://t.co/9aIR4TMFhr

[Africa Finance Corporation @africa_finance]

AFC announces a US$1bn Unfunded Managed Debt Mobilisation Programme (UMDMP) with Munich Re, providing committed risk-sharing for AFC’s trade finance lending to African banks as they seek liquidity for intra-African and global trade.

Read more: https://t.co/bTVK0YvvL7

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

From 28 September to 2 October, @AfDB_Group convened 150 public finance stakeholders in Kigali, #Rwanda to tackle debt management challenges, share country experiences and explore practical solutions to strengthen debt transparency.

Read more:  https://t.co/KNE4ebx3cu

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

À l’ouverture de la 3ᵉ édition du Forum d’Abidjan sur les frontières, en Côte d’Ivoire, le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine (UA), S.E. M. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, a appelé à faire des frontières africaines de véritables espaces de coopération, de paix, de sécurité et de prospérité partagée.

Il a salué l’engagement constant de S.E. M. Alassane Ouattara, Président de la République de Côte d’Ivoire et Champion de l’Agenda 2063, en faveur de la réalisation des ambitions continentales de développement de l’Afrique, et exprimé sa gratitude aux autorités ivoiriennes pour leur accueil chaleureux et leur hospitalité.

S’exprimant sur le thème du Forum, « Les populations aux frontières : culture, sécurité et intégration », le Président de la Commission @ymahmoudali a souligné que le respect de la souveraineté nationale est pleinement compatible avec le renforcement de l’intégration culturelle, économique et commerciale. Il a rappelé que les communautés transfrontalières, unies par des langues, des traditions et un patrimoine culturel communs, constituent un atout majeur pour la mise en œuvre de l’Agenda 2063 et le développement de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf).

Il a plaidé en faveur du développement des corridors transfrontaliers, de la modernisation des postes-frontières, de la simplification des procédures et du renforcement de la gestion coordonnée des frontières, afin de faciliter la circulation des personnes et des biens.

Tout en soulignant les vulnérabilités particulières des zones frontalières face au terrorisme, aux trafics illicites et à la criminalité organisée, il a insisté sur la nécessité d’intensifier la coopération entre les États voisins pour relever efficacement ces défis communs.

Le Président de la Commission a également exhorté les États membres de l’Union africaine à ratifier la Convention de Niamey de 2014 sur la coopération transfrontalière et le Protocole de 2018 relatif à la libre circulation des personnes, au droit de résidence et au droit d’établissement.

Il a enfin réaffirmé que l’édification d’une Afrique pacifique, intégrée et prospère repose sur une gouvernance efficace des frontières, centrée sur les populations et leurs besoins, afin de transformer les lignes de séparation en passerelles de coopération, de rapprochement et de développement partagé.

Lire @ https://t.co/Sl7UVU2hkt

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Chairperson of the AU Commission Appoints Vanessa Nakate of Uganda as Special Envoy for Youth.

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Nakate of Uganda as his Special Envoy for Youth.

The Chairperson @ymahmoudali congratulates Ms. Nakate on her appointment and commends her outstanding contributions to climate justice, environmental advocacy and youth mobilisation. Her work in amplifying the voices of young people, particularly from Africa and the Global South, has helped elevate the urgency of climate action and underscored the importance of ensuring that young people are meaningfully involved in decisions affecting their present and future.

Commenting on the appointment, the Chairperson stated: “Africa’s youth are not merely the leaders of tomorrow; they are indispensable partners in shaping the continent’s future today. Vanessa Nakate’s record of advocacy for climate justice and her commitment to amplifying young people’s voices make her well placed to help strengthen the African Union’s engagement with youth across the continent.”

The Chairperson also expressed his appreciation to the AU selection panel for its diligence, professionalism and thorough due diligence throughout the selection process. He noted that a rigorous and transparent selection process is essential to identifying individuals with the experience, integrity and commitment needed to advance the Union’s priorities.

The Chairperson looks forward to working closely with Ms. Nakate to deepen the African Union’s engagement with young people and ensure that their perspectives and aspirations inform the Union’s policies and programmes. “We must continue to create meaningful opportunities for young Africans to participate in decision-making, contribute to solutions and shape the policies that affect their lives. I look forward to working with Ms. Nakate to further strengthen this partnership between the African Union and the continent’s youth,” he added.

The appointment reaffirms the AU's commitment to placing young people at the centre of Africa’s development and recognising them as essential partners in advancing the continent’s aspirations for peace, integration, prosperity and sustainable development. It also highlights the importance of youth leadership in addressing the climate crisis and promoting a more just and sustainable future for Africa.

Read @ https://t.co/tSdCiKWfyD

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, addressed the 2nd eGumeni Dialogue held this week at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme "Building a Resilient Africa Through Accelerated Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion."

In her remarks, the Deputy Chairperson @DCP_Haddadi reaffirmed that Africa cannot achieve its economic ambitions while millions of women remain excluded from the opportunities that drive growth and prosperity. She commended H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali Chairperson of the AUC, for his continued commitment to gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

Emphasising that women's economic empowerment is not merely a matter of social justice but an economic imperative and a strategic priority for Africa's transformation, H.E. the Deputy Chairperson called for stronger political commitment and coordinated action—in line with Agenda 2063, the Maputo Protocol and AU frameworks—to advance women's financial and economic inclusion, leveraging the African Women's Decade and the WYFEI 2030 Initiative.

She further stressed that lasting progress requires dialogue, collective action and placing women entrepreneurs at the centre of economic inclusion policies, urging the translation of commitments into tangible results.

During the Dialogue, H.E. the Deputy Chairperson presented awards to Algeria, Botswana, Seychelles, Mozambique, Tunisia, Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Rwanda in recognition of their efforts to advance women's financial and economic inclusion in line with Agenda 2063 and the WYFEI 2030 Initiative.

Read @ https://t.co/XwLaeKYhSR

#Agenda2063 #WYFEI2030 #WomenEmpowerment #eGumeniDialogue #AUC

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group and Denmark have signed a new agreement to deepen cooperation on green investment, private capital mobilisation, climate resilience, water security and job creation across #Africa.

Learn more about the partnership: https://t.co/iuhYXTSOFu

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

TODAY: 11th edition of the Africa Energy Market Place (#AEMP2026) in Kampala, #Uganda: https://t.co/Hvpzj4zypW

▶️ LIVESTREAM: https://t.co/UJYb1CXXSy 

#PoweringAfrica #Mission300

[IRENA @IRENA]

For many rural communities in West #Africa, reliable & affordable electricity remains out of reach. ☀️Solar PV mini-grids paired with batteries can help extend access where grid expansion is constrained.
@IRENA’s analysis reinforces a key message of World Energy Transition Outlook 2026: #energytransition planning must explicitly recognise the role of mini-grids & off-grid systems as part of integrated electrification strategies. Learn more: https://t.co/ncckYLBZko

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Africa’s natural capital is valued at $7.6 trillion, and the continent is home to about 25% of global biodiversity. Yet, this wealth remains underfinanced and faces growing pressure from deforestation and biodiversity loss.

@AfDB_Group’s Al-Hamndou Dorsouma calls for greater investment to turn biodiversity commitments into nature-positive growth: https://t.co/JlEvE5MOXf #CBDCOP17

[US Mission to the AU @US_AU]

Strengthening U.S.-Africa agricultural trade! This week in Addis Ababa, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is bringing together regulators from 15 African countries, in partnership with the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, to advance science-based pesticide risk assessment and regulatory alignment. By strengthening regulatory cooperation and reducing barriers to trade, we're helping expand opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports across Africa.

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Keynote Remarks by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali, at the 3rd Abidjan Border Forum (ABF), Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Kenya’s construction market is valued at $20 billion, and the sector grew 6.8% in 2025. Growth at that scale is also a material flow.

Join our CEO, @miguelpeters_ , at the #Big5Construct Kenya as he speaks about the opportunities of circular construction in Kenya.

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Our Industry Briefing on Circular Construction is out. Kenya’s construction market is valued at approximately $20 billion and growing at around 7.5% annually. That growth drives a steady flow of materials, cement, steel, timber and other resources: https://t.co/p4vxLT67yh

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Join us at the 9th edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya, taking place from 21 - 23 October 2026 at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi.

Register now and join us in Nairobi:

https://t.co/VzmvFEBLqB

#Big5ConstructKenya #ConstructionKenya #ACBA

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Read the full piece by Jessica Ugwu:

https://t.co/M3ERSdgCsN

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Only 1% to 1.3% of imported second-hand clothing is actual waste. But 60,000+ tonnes of used electronics enter Nigeria through Lagos ports every year, and 15,700 tonnes of that arrive already damaged.

Two very different stories. One question: when does second-hand become waste?

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Lagos got less rain in H1 2026 than its long-term average, and worse flooding.

That gap is the point: floods aren't a weather event, they're a systems failure.

Full piece: https://t.co/EZ2IxjZX5O

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Lagos generates 13k tonnes of waste daily, but only ~10% is sorted. How are Wecyclers & Pakam closing the gap in Nigeria’s circular economy? A look into their model & the 10R framework:

👉https://t.co/ub6vwuo20V

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group led Green Mobility Financing Facility for #Africa has secured $13.46M from the Global Environment Facility to unlock private investment in electric buses, electric vehicle charging, battery swapping and cleaner transport across the continent.

Read more: https://t.co/iV9HcGaKcE

[African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) @ACBA_hq]

Africa's circular economy opportunity is $546 billion by 2030.

The ACBA Circular Enterprise Development Framework is the first practical, evidence-based system built from African field data to help entrepreneurs capture it.

Explore the Framework → https://t.co/9dbvH9RhfC