Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG

Established in 1947, Westminster Africa Business Group (WABG) brings together politicians and businesses in the interests of Africa and the United Kingdom.

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

We are delighted to announce that this event has now reached full capacity.

Thank you to all our Members for their support. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an insightful discussion.

#DRC #WABG #AfricaUK

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

BREAKING NEWS: His Excellency Ndolamb Ngokwey, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be joining the WAGB lunch on 9 July as we discuss trade and opportunities between the UK & DRC.

#WABG #DRC #AfricaUK

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

Join us on 9 July for our WABG Q2 Members Lunch. An opportunity to hear His Majesty's Trade Commissioner to Africa, John Humphreys, share his perspective on UK–Africa trade, drawing on his first-hand experience.

See our website for details.

#Africa #UK #Trade #Westminster

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

A lovely day in May as we hosted the South African High Commissioner at Parliament, bringing together senior figures from business and diplomacy to discuss trade, investment and the evolving commercial relationship between the United Kingdom and South Africa.

#1947 #WABG

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

Great end to a great year. WABG remains focused on serving its members, maintaining its independence, while upholding the purpose that has guided the Group for nearly eight decades.
We wish you a very happy holiday season and a healthy and successful year ahead!

#1947 #WABG

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

We're hosting our Christmas party tonight for our Members and VIP guests.

#africa #westminster #wabg

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

WABG Members - Don't forget to sign up for our Members' Christmas party! Wednesday 17 December in Parliament. We're almost full, so remember to RSVP!

https://t.co/7dHuSTkjYf

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

Another insightful and successful event as we hosted the Ghanaian High Commission at our quarterly Westminster Africa Business Group (WABG) lunch. A full house!

Next event: The WABG Christmas Reception at the House of Commons on 17 Dec.

See our website for details.

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

Last chance to buy the last few tickets for next week's lunch with Ghana's High Commissioner, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson.

Details on our website:

https://t.co/7dHuSTkRNN

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

Our next event will be a business lunch on Thursday 6 November at the House of Commons. We are delighted to be joined by Ghana’s High Commissioner, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson. For further details, see our website.

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

Our next event will be a business lunch on Thursday 6 November at the House of Commons. We are delighted to be joined by Ghana’s High Commissioner, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson. For further details, see our website.

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

SAVE THE DATE!

We will be hosting our quarterly Westminster Africa Business Group (WAGB) Lunch on 6 November 2025 at the House of Commons.
Further details to be announced in the coming weeks!

https://t.co/hznjeNzRPM

#WABG #Since1947 #Africa #Westminster

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

On 16 September 2025, we hosted our Annual Drinks Reception in the House of Commons, in what was our biggest and most successful gathering yet.

Bringing together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Trade Envoys and business leaders from across Africa.

https://t.co/0OC3d4msf4

[Prof. John Struthers @jjstruthersuk]

This is tremendous news for Ethiopia and for Africa. Congratulations to Prime Minister AbiyAhmedAli. A well deserved recognition @EthioEmbassyUK @mfaethiopia @UKinEthiopia @CAREED_UWS @WestminsterABG

[Helen Grant OBE MP @HelenGrantMP]

Delighted that the #uk 🇬🇧 will host the next UN Climate Change Summit next year. Under our @Conservatives Government the UK is leading the way in tacking climate change and there is no better way to demonstrate our global leadership than by hosting this crucial summit #COP26

[Glads House Kenya @GladsHouse]

We had a fantastic evening with @WestminsterABG last night. Catching up with old friends and making new ones. Thanks so much for having us. And what a view on such a historic evening!

[Helen Grant OBE MP @HelenGrantMP]

Greatly enjoyed tonight's @WestminsterABG reception bristling with opportunity and anticipation for new business opportunities between the UK and the African Continent. Exciting to hear more from @PaulTArkwright about the forthcoming UK-Africa Investment Summit 20-01-20 in London

[Westminster Africa Business Group - WABG @WestminsterABG]

@CllrJamesBond Terrible. One day people may realise we need trees to breath.

[Prof. John Struthers @jjstruthersuk]

Our 4th @CAREED_UWS conference is over.

Thanks to all our delegates especially those who travelled from Africa.

Countries represented were #Nigeria #Rwanda #Kenya #Cameroon #Ghana, #Ethiopia #S.Africa #Egypt and #Algeria.

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

Ambassador Fesseha was guest speaker at the @WestminsterABG Luncheon at @UKParliament, where he briefed attendees on the major developments in #Ethiopia, especially in investment, & the reforms that have taken place over the last year under PM Abiy.

#EthiopiaInUK #InvestEthiopia

[Greg Dorey @GregDoreyIT]

@EthioEmbassyUK @WestminsterABG @UKParliament @UKinEthiopia @lrobertsonTewks @PMEthiopia @EthiopianBCUK @NEBGET @EthioInvestment @JeremyLefroy @jjstruthersuk Not sure why I am looking the other way in this photograph! It was a pleasure to meet Ambassador Fesseha for the first time and hear his views on current and future developments in #Ethiopia.