The Presidents of @TdbGroup and @afreximbank met to deepen strategic collaboration and advance African-led financial solutions for sustainable growth across the continent.
African multilateral financial institutions, delivering African solutions.
#AfricaFinancingAfrica#AAMFI
We are pleased to share that Africa Finance Corporation has received renewed top-tier credit ratings with stable outlooks from China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd (CCXI) and S&P Ratings (China) Co., Ltd. (S&P Global (China) Ratings), reaffirming the Corporation’s strong financial profile, prudent risk management framework, and growing strategic relevance within global capital markets.
CCXI affirmed AFC’s AAA domestic issuer credit rating with a stable outlook, while S&P Global (China) Ratings also affirmed AFC’s AAAspc issuer credit rating with a stable outlook.
Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/shzRUMQ78X
PODCAST ALERT! Benedict Oramah on Africa’s Path to Economic Emancipation
🗓️ Premiering Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 1:00PM WAT
_What is Holding Africa Back: Lack of Resources or a Small-thinking Mindset?_
In this must-watch episode of the #AfriDevPodcast, Prof. Benedict Oramah, former President of @afreximbank , shares bold insights from decades at the heart of Africa’s banking, trade, and investment landscape—challenging the culture of small thinking and explaining why Africa must think bigger, build stronger institutions, and finance its own future.
Are you invested in Africa’s future? This is one conversation you cannot afford to miss.
🎧 _Set your reminder now — Friday, May 1 at 1:00PM WAT.
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@AfCFTA@MeneWamkele@afcftapolicyGH@AfreximResearch@AfreximTrin
#AfriDevPodcast #EconomicEmancipation #PanAfricanism #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #TheAfricaWeBuild #AfCFTA
#IntraAfricanTrade #AfricanSolutions #Industrialisation
#DevelopmentFinance #AfricaRising #PodcastAlert
African Multilateral Financial Institutions are reshaping how the continent finances its infrastructure.
A #Throwback to our side event at the 2025 #IMF#WorldBank Annual Meetings, where Mr. Babajide Sodipo, Acting Executive Secretary of @AAMFI_Sec , explains why these African-led institutions matter.
Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/2MWqxqnqPk
#DevelopmentFinance #Infrastructure #Africa
Africa's transformation requires African capital, African institutions, and African solutions.
We are pleased to celebrate the recognition of the US$750 million financing facility for @HeirsEnergies as the Best Oil & Gas Deal of the Year at the EMEA Finance Project Finance Awards 2026.
The award recognises a landmark transaction that supports energy production, strengthens industrial capacity, and demonstrates the growing ability of African financial institutions to finance large-scale strategic investments on the continent.
At Afreximbank, we remain committed to mobilising capital for businesses and projects that advance Africa's industrialisation, energy security, and economic development ambitions.
Congratulations to Heirs Energies and all stakeholders who contributed to this achievement.
Read more: https://t.co/5pEQE7j8fk
#Afreximbank #ProjectFinance #EnergySecurity #GlobalAfrica
We would like to extend our appreciation to the judges of the Project Finance Awards and EMEA Achievement Awards for recognising AFC’s transactions and capital markets activities among the industry’s best.
AFC received a total of 13 awards, highlighting our leadership in infrastructure financing and treasury innovation.
AFC-supported transactions were recognised in seven categories at the Project Finance Awards:
- Best Chemical Deal – Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ revolving club working capital, bridge and supply chain financing
- Best Infrastructure Deal – Côte d’Ivoire’s 540km road development and improvement project
- Best Natural Gas Deal – Nigeria LNG’s corporate term loan and revolving credit facility for cleaner energy projects
- Best Natural Resources Deal – FG Gold’s Baomahun Gold Mine Project in Sierra Leone
- Best Power Deal – Aksa Enerji’s 250MW combined-cycle gas power plant in Senegal
- Best Rail Deal – Kano–Maradi 378km railway project in Nigeria
- Best Wind Farm – Cabeolica wind farm and battery storage expansion project in Cape Verde
AFC was also recognised with six awards for its capital markets and treasury activities at the EMEA Achievement Awards:
- Best Supranational Syndicated Loan – US$1.5 billion Syndicated Loan
- Best Sustainability Loan in EMEA – AED937.5 million debut sustainability-linked loan
- Best Supranational Islamic Facility – US$400 million Commodity Murabaha
- Best Borrower – AFC Treasury & Funding Team
- Best Supranational Bond – US$500 million Perpetual Hybrid Bond
- Best Samurai Bond – Angola’s ¥40 billion debut issuance
Thank you to everyone involved in these transactions and initiatives, and congratulations once again to all the teams whose hard work continues to advance AFC’s mission of delivering transformative infrastructure and industrial development across Africa.
As we reflect on impactful projects across the region, we look back at EADB's support to Viva Academy in Uganda in securing a school bus to facilitate safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school.
By improving access to education, initiatives like this help create opportunities for learners and strengthen communities for the future.
Africa's future will be shaped by the choices we make today.
From 21–24 June 2026, leaders in trade, finance, business, and development will gather in El Alamein, Egypt, for the Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2026 to discuss the ideas, partnerships, and investments that will drive Africa's next phase of growth and transformation.
As Africa advances towards greater economic integration and prosperity, collaboration, ambition, and bold action will be essential to unlocking the continent's full potential.
Join the conversations shaping the future of African trade, investment, industrialisation, and development.
Register today: https://t.co/Bb7nxH8a4v
#AAM2026 #Afreximbank #AfricanTrade #GlobalAfrica #ElAlamein
We are pleased to share that AFC has successfully raised a record US$2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for the Corporations' rapid buildout of integrated infrastructure and industrial platforms shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth.
The transaction was initially launched at US$1.6 billion before being upsized to US$2 billion. Participation from banks across Asia Pacific (35%), Europe (35%), the Middle East (25%) and Africa (5%) reflects broad international support for AFC’s differentiated investment model and long-term strategy, achieved against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility.
Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/cOBR3eIw5r
Afreximbank established a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme to help African and Caribbean economies withstand the impact of global trade disruptions arising from the ongoing Gulf crisis.
The programme supports access to essential imports, strengthens supply chain resilience and helps economies adapt to external shocks while building long-term economic resilience.
Read more: https://t.co/SLI97BvfSt
#Afreximbank #NumberOfTheWeek
Emmanuel Assiak appointed CEO of FEDA
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the equity investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has appointed Mr. Emmanuel Assiak as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Assiak will lead FEDA as it scales investments that support export development, industrialisation, value addition, and intra-African trade across the continent. His appointment comes at a pivotal stage in FEDA’s growth as it expands its role in mobilising long-term capital for Africa’s productive sectors.
A seasoned investment professional with more than 30 years of experience in financial services, including nearly two decades in private equity, Mr. Assiak has been closely involved in FEDA’s development since inception, serving as Pioneer Director, Managing Director/Chief Investment Officer, and most recently Interim Chief Executive Officer.
🔗 Read the full announcement: https://t.co/Vw1yAb6zPS
#Afreximbank #FEDA
#RoadToRabat 🇲🇦
Only 5 days to go until the 45th @ShelterAfrique AGM (#AGM45) in Rabat, Morocco!
Join us June 9–11 as leaders and stakeholders unite to advance affordable housing and innovative financing solutions across Africa.
#AGM45#AffordableHousing
Africa rises with every borehole drilled, every field irrigated, every river flowing.
💦Water is more than a resource. It is dignity, resilience & the pulse of Africa’s future.
This #AfricaDay, let’s turn possibility into progress & ensure Africa’s wealth flows to its people.
🎥 President @WilliamsRuto highlights AAMFI's role in strengthening Africa’s financial architecture at #AfricaForwardSummit2026.
“Africa must increasingly finance Africa.”
We appreciate this recognition & remain committed to advancing Africa-led solutions for Africa’s future.
From the sidelines of the @IMFNews/@WorldBankGroup Spring Meetings 2026, we engaged global partners on Africa’s financing future.
Key takeaways: reshaping Africa’s credit narrative, turning commitments into capital flows, and scaling African-led financial solutions.
.@DangoteGroup President and CEO @AlikoDangote on African governments supporting the private sector:
“If you don’t really partner with the private sector, it’s actually like trying to clap with one hand,” he tells @ACAfricaCenter’s @ramayade.
Registration is open for The Africa We Build Summit 2026.
This is not your typical conference. TAWBS2026 is a results-driven working platform intentionally designed to turn evidence into execution.
Mr. Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO, AFC, looks forward to welcoming you all as we gather to explore Africa’s infrastructure pipeline, domestic capital mobilization, and policy harmonization.
Find out more and register. Link in the comment
The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has been established by @APRMorg to complement global rating agencies and offer a credible, Africa-led alternative providing more balanced, context-driven assessments of the continent’s creditworthiness.
Here are 10 things you need to know about the Africa Credit Rating Agency https://t.co/UyBn1CDefY